18
FAKE NEWS ACTIVE ↑6 new cases added
10
DEEPFAKES THIS WEEK ↑3 this week
14
DEBUNKED TODAY
34
AI-GENERATED CONTENT IT Rules 2026 IN EFFECT
8.2M
TOTAL REACH / IMPACT
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IT Rules 2026 (IN EFFECT — 8 days)
Platforms must remove deepfake/AI-generated content within 3 hours of flagging. Criminal prosecution for non-compliance. First deepfake taken down within 2.5 hours under new rules.
Compliance Rate
78%
8 days since enforcement
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🚫 Active Fake News / Misinformation — Uttar Pradesh
Last updated: 22 Mar 2026, 14:30 IST
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DEEPFAKE
"AI-Generated Video of Yogi Hugging Kangana Ranaut" — Verified Deepfake
Viral video claimed to show CM Yogi Adityanath hugging actress Kangana Ranaut. The video was AI-generated using Minimax/Hailuo AI tools (watermarks visible). The original was from an Oct 1, 2021 meeting in Lucknow when Kangana visited for Tejas film shoot. No hugging occurred in the real meeting. Debunked by Factly.in.
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DEEPFAKE
"AI-Generated Ambulance Falling Video on Yamuna Expressway" — Entirely Fabricated
Video claiming to show a patient falling from an ambulance on the Yamuna Expressway was entirely AI-generated. Detected by Hive, Deepfake-O-Meter, and Sightengine AI detection tools. No credible news reports of any such incident exist. The video spread rapidly across multiple platforms. Debunked by Factly.in.
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DEEPFAKE
"Yogi Asking Modi to Resign" — Fabricated Deepfake Video
A fabricated video circulated showing CM Yogi allegedly asking PM Modi to resign regarding the Bangladesh situation. The video was confirmed as a deepfake/fabricated content. The video used AI manipulation to create a false narrative around Yogi-Modi relations. Debunked by Factly.in.
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MISLEADING
"2012 Crop Aid Video Shared as Voter Bribery in 2025 Bihar Elections"
A 2012 video showing CM Yogi extending monetary support to crop damage victims was presented as CM Yogi bribing voters during the 2025 Bihar elections. The video was taken out of context and shared with false captions to discredit the CM. Debunked by Factly.in with original source identification.
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FAKE
"2017 Rampur Assault Video Shared as West Bengal Incident" — Misattributed
A video of girls being assaulted was shared claiming the incident occurred in West Bengal. Fact-checking confirmed the incident actually occurred in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh in 2017. The video was deliberately misattributed to a different state to fuel political narratives. Debunked by Factly.in.
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MISLEADING
"2021 Yogi-Naqvi Eid Photo Shared as 2025 Celebration" — Old Image Recirculated
A photo showing CM Yogi and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi during Eid was shared claiming it was from 2025. The image was actually from 2021. It was recirculated to create misleading political narratives around recent events. Debunked by Factly.in.
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FAKE
"Morphed Photo: Yogi Bowing to Tipu Sultan Statue" — Digitally Altered
A morphed photo showing CM Yogi Adityanath bowing in front of a Tipu Sultan statue went viral. The image was digitally altered — no such event ever took place. The morphed image was created to spread communal misinformation. Debunked by Factly.in with image forensic analysis.
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FAKE
"Istanbul Airport Photo Shared as UP Airport" — Misattributed Image
A photo of Istanbul Grand Airport was shared on social media claiming it depicted a new UP infrastructure achievement. The image was traced to Istanbul's airport via reverse image search. The misattribution was designed to create false narratives about UP development claims. Debunked by Factly.in.
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DEEPFAKE
"Noida Man Arrested for Sharing Deepfake of UP CM Yogi" — Real Arrest
A man in Noida was arrested for creating and sharing a deepfake video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath. This is a real law enforcement action — the arrest was confirmed by news reports and @parlournewsin. Demonstrates increasing legal consequences for deepfake creation and distribution in India.
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FAKE
"Waqf Board Claimed Maha Kumbh Ground" — Completely False
A false claim circulated that the Waqf Board had staked claim on the Maha Kumbh Mela ground. No such claim was ever made by the Waqf Board. The misinformation was designed to fuel communal tensions around the Maha Kumbh event. Debunked by Alt News.
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MISLEADING
"Kathmandu Video Shared as Kumbh Stampede Evidence" — Misleading Video
Opposition used a video from Kathmandu as evidence of a Maha Kumbh stampede. CM Yogi himself confirmed that opposition used videos of Kathmandu to spread misinformation about the Maha Kumbh. The video was from an entirely different country and event. Confirmed by PTI News.
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FAKE
"Morphed Tweet of Yogi Against Jat Community" — Fabricated Screenshot
A morphed screenshot of a tweet purportedly by CM Yogi making provocative remarks against the Jat community went viral. The tweet screenshot was digitally altered — no such tweet was ever posted from any of CM Yogi's accounts. Designed to create community tensions. Debunked by Factly.in.
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MANIPULATED
"Yogi Said PoK Would Be India's If He Became PM" — Deceptively Clipped Video
A clipped video went viral claiming Yogi Adityanath said PoK would become part of India if HE were made PM. The full video reveals he was urging support for PM Modi's third term — saying if Modi is re-elected, PoK would be recovered. Audio deliberately edited to remove Modi reference. Spread across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube Shorts. Debunked by Factly.in (Feb 2, 2026).
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FALSE
"Yogi & Ravi Kishan Protesting UGC Regulations" — Actually a GST Awareness Drive
A Sep 2025 video of CM Yogi and MP Ravi Kishan at a GST awareness drive in Gorakhpur was falsely shared as them protesting new UGC regulations. The original event promoted GST 2.0 reforms (tax slabs reduced to 5% and 18%). Ravi Kishan himself shared original footage on his official Instagram. Debunked by Factly.in (Jan 29, 2026).
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MISLEADING
"Female Police Officer Self-Immolates at CM Yogi's Residence" — 2020 Unrelated Video
A viral video claimed to show a female police officer attempting self-immolation outside CM Yogi's residence. Investigation revealed the video was from Oct 2020 — showing Anjali Tiwari (saree shop worker, not police) who set herself on fire outside UP Assembly due to domestic issues. FIR copies and bail judgments confirmed identity. Debunked by Factly.in (Sep 23, 2025).
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MISLEADING
"Tauqeer Raza Praising Yogi After Bareilly Violence" — Actually a 2022 Agnipath Protest
A video of Tauqeer Raza praising CM Yogi's governance was shared claiming it was his response to Sep 2025 Bareilly violence. The video was from Jun 19, 2022, when Raza spoke at Islamia College Ground protesting the Agnipath scheme and criticizing Nupur Sharma while praising Yogi's "Rajdharma." Debunked by Factly.in (Oct 8, 2025).
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FALSE
"Azam Khan Meets Yogi After Prison Release" — Actually 2017 Assembly Footage
A video went viral claiming to show SP leader Azam Khan meeting CM Yogi immediately after Khan's release from prison (Sep 2025). Reverse image search confirmed the footage was from Dec 14, 2017, during the UP Assembly winter session (originally uploaded by NMF News). Multiple 2017 news reports from TOI, India TV, Financial Express confirmed. Debunked by Factly.in (Oct 7, 2025).
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DEEPFAKE
"Yogi Warned Bihar Voters of 'Delhi Blast-Like Consequences'" — AI-Manipulated Audio
During the 2025 Bihar elections, a manipulated video circulated showing CM Yogi allegedly warning voters of "Delhi blast-like consequences" if they voted against BJP. The audio was digitally altered using AI tools — the original speech contained no such threat. NewsChecker classified it as AI/Deepfake manipulation designed to polarize voters. Debunked Nov 11, 2025.
🤖 AI Detection Engine Status
● All Systems Online — IT Rules 2026 IN EFFECT (78% Compliance)
Hiya AI
● Audio Detection
97.2%
Hive Moderation
● Video Analysis
94.8%
Deepfake-o-meter
● Multi-Model
5/6
Resemble AI
● Voice Clone Det.
FAKE
Sightengine
● Image Analysis
96.3%
3 hrs
Mandatory Takedown (IT Rules 2026)
7
Active Deepfakes This Week
2.8x
YoY Deepfake Increase (UP)
🔍 Side-by-Side Comparison: AI-Generated Yogi Hugging Kangana Ranaut (Factly.in, Mar 2025)
✓ ORIGINAL MEETING (Oct 1, 2021)
CM Yogi meets Kangana Ranaut in Lucknow
Oct 1, 2021 • Tejas Film Shoot Visit
Formal meeting — no physical contact shown
Oct 1, 2021 • Tejas Film Shoot Visit
Formal meeting — no physical contact shown
Verified News Photos ✓
Original Context ✓
2021 Timestamp ✓
✗ AI-GENERATED VERSION (Minimax/Hailuo AI)
AI-Generated "Hugging" Video
Created with Minimax/Hailuo AI tools
Watermarks from AI tool visible in video
Created with Minimax/Hailuo AI tools
Watermarks from AI tool visible in video
AI Watermarks ✗
Minimax/Hailuo AI ✗
Motion Artifacts ✗
No Original Source ✗
📈 Narrative Lifecycle: AI Yogi-Kangana Deepfake (Factly.in, Mar 2025)
Mid-Mar 2025 • Initial Upload
Origin: AI Video Created with Minimax/Hailuo AI
AI-generated video showing Yogi hugging Kangana Ranaut created using Minimax/Hailuo AI tools. Based on real Oct 2021 Lucknow meeting photo. Watermarks from AI tool left visible.
Reach: Initial upload on Facebook
Mar 2025 • Cross-Platform Spread
Amplification: Facebook + Instagram Reels
Video picked up on Facebook pages and Instagram Reels. Shared without context, viewers assumed it was real footage. Rapid engagement and sharing.
Reach: Viral across platforms
Mar 2025 • Peak Virality
Peak: Widespread Belief as Real Video
Many users share believing it to be authentic footage. Political commentary generated. Video reaches peak virality on social media platforms.
Reach: High viral engagement
Mar 18, 2025
Factly.in Debunks: AI Watermarks Identified
Factly.in identifies Minimax/Hailuo AI watermarks in the video. Traces original to Oct 1, 2021 Lucknow meeting. Confirms no hugging occurred. Publishes detailed fact-check.
Fact-check published and shared widely
Post Mar 18, 2025
Containment: Fact-Check Reaches Audiences
Factly.in fact-check shared across platforms. Users made aware of AI generation. Case demonstrates growing sophistication of AI-generated political content in India.
Counter narrative established
📊 Spread vs Counter Reach
🎭 Detected Deepfake Content — Uttar Pradesh Region
7 active deepfakes this week
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AI-GENERATED
AI-Generated Video of Yogi Hugging Kangana Ranaut (VERIFIED — Factly.in)
AI-generated video showing CM Yogi Adityanath hugging actress Kangana Ranaut. Created using Minimax/Hailuo AI tools — watermarks visible. Original was from Oct 1, 2021 meeting in Lucknow during Tejas film shoot. No hugging occurred. Factly.in visual analysis confirmed AI generation.
Deepfake Confidence:
97%
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AI-GENERATED
AI-Generated Ambulance Falling Video on Yamuna Expressway (VERIFIED — Factly.in)
Entirely AI-generated video claiming to show a patient falling from an ambulance on the Yamuna Expressway. No credible news reports of any such incident. Detected by multiple AI detection tools: Hive, Deepfake-O-Meter, and Sightengine. Debunked by Factly.in.
Deepfake Confidence:
95%
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FABRICATED
"Yogi Asking Modi to Resign" — Fabricated Deepfake Video (VERIFIED — Factly.in)
Fabricated video showing CM Yogi allegedly asking PM Modi to resign regarding Bangladesh situation. The video was confirmed as a deepfake by Factly.in. Created to manufacture false political narrative around Yogi-Modi relations.
Deepfake Confidence:
94%
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ARREST
Noida Man Arrested for Sharing Deepfake of UP CM Yogi (VERIFIED — Sep 2024)
A Noida man was arrested for creating and sharing a deepfake video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath. This is a confirmed law enforcement action reported by news outlets and @parlournewsin. Demonstrates increasing legal consequences for deepfake creation and distribution in India.
Case Status:
ARRESTED
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AI-GENERATED
Fake AI Ads Using Yogi's Face for Gaming App (VERIFIED — Newschecker.in)
AI-generated advertisements showing CM Yogi, Mukesh Ambani, and Gautam Adani promoting a mobile gaming app. The ads were entirely fabricated using AI face-swap and voice cloning technology. None of the individuals endorsed or are associated with the app. Debunked by Newschecker.in.
Deepfake Confidence:
96%
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MISATTRIBUTED
Scripted Comedy Stills Shared as Yogi's Intimate Photos (VERIFIED — Factly.in)
Screengrabs from an old scripted comedy video were shared on social media as intimate pictures of CM Yogi with a woman. The images were traced to a pre-existing comedy skit and were deliberately misattributed to defame the CM. Debunked by Factly.in.
Misattribution Confidence:
99%
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MISIDENTIFIED
Person in Saffron on Bulldozer Misidentified as CM Yogi (VERIFIED — Factly.in)
A video showing someone else wearing saffron clothes sitting on a bulldozer was shared claiming it was CM Yogi. The person in the video was not Yogi Adityanath. The misidentification was deliberate to create a specific political narrative. Debunked by Factly.in.
Misidentification Confidence:
92%
All Deepfake Cases Above Are VERIFIED — Sources: Factly.in, Newschecker.in, Alt News, PTI, News Reports
All 7 deepfake cases shown above are based on real, verified fact-checks from recognized Indian fact-checking organizations. Detection powered by IT Rules 2026 (IN EFFECT). Platforms must remove AI-generated/deepfake content within 3 hours of flagging. ojasvee.ai integrates with multiple detection engines for real-time monitoring.
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PIB Fact Check ·
India Today ·
Vishvas News (Jagran) ·
Factly ·
Dainik Jagran Fact-Check Desk
⏳ Claims Being Verified
6 items pending — Avg resolution: 2.4 hrs
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PENDING
"Lucknow Metro fare hike announcement video"
Video circulating claiming Lucknow Metro fares will increase by 50% from April 2026. Checking with UP Metro Rail Corporation for official confirmation. No press release found yet.
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REVIEW
"Nagar Nigam demolition video from Ayodhya — heritage site claim"
Video shows demolition activity near Ayodhya area with claims heritage structures being razed for Ayodhya development project. Under review with Nagar Nigam and ASI for verification of exact location and structures involved.
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ANALYZING
"UP Jal Nigam contractor connections to BJP MLA"
Viral thread alleging connections between UP Jal Nigam water supply contractors and a BJP MLA from Kanpur. Claims include financial documents. Analyzing document authenticity and verifying with sources.
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PENDING
"Fake BJP membership drive SMS scam in UP"
SMS messages asking people to "renew BJP membership" with payment link. Checking if this is a phishing scam or legitimate party drive. UP BJP office contacted for confirmation.
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REVIEW
"UP Police circular about Section 144 in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar"
Image of purported UP Police circular imposing Section 144 in multiple western UP districts. Verifying with UP Police PRO and DM offices. Document format appears suspicious.
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ANALYZING
"AI-generated Akhilesh Yadav press conference clip"
Short video clip of SP leader Akhilesh Yadav at press conference making controversial claims about BJP UP government. Running through AI detection pipeline. Preliminary Hive analysis shows 78% AI probability — needs further verification.
📈 Daily Fake News Detection (Mar 14-20)
🎭 Deepfakes Detected Per Week
📱 Platform Breakdown — Fake Content Sources
🏆 Top Fact-Check Sources (Debunking Partners)
1
BOOM Live
India's premier fact-check organization. 20.5% AI content detection rate (2025 report).
18
debunks this month
2
Vishvas News (Jagran)
Dainik Jagran's fact-checking arm. Strong UP/Hindi belt coverage. Key partner for regional misinformation.
16
debunks this month
3
PIB Fact Check
Government of India official fact-checking arm. Fastest response on policy misinfo.
14
debunks this month
4
Alt News
Independent fact-checking. Strong social media misinformation detection.
11
debunks this month
5
India Today Fact Check
Media house fact-checking division. Key partner for broadcast deepfake verification.
9
debunks this month
6
Factly
Data-driven fact-checking. Strong on government scheme and statistics verification.
7
debunks this month
🔥 Trending Fake Narratives — Uttar Pradesh (This Week)
1
AI-Generated Deepfakes of CM Yogi
Multiple AI-generated videos: Yogi hugging Kangana (Factly.in), Yogi asking Modi to resign (Factly.in), Noida arrest for Yogi deepfake. Growing trend of AI tools used to fabricate political content.
7
↑ verified deepfakes
2
Old Videos/Photos Shared as Current Events
2012 crop aid as voter bribery, 2017 Rampur video as West Bengal, 2021 Eid photo as 2025, Kathmandu video as Kumbh stampede. Verified by Factly.in and PTI.
4
↑ verified cases
3
Morphed Images and Fabricated Screenshots
Morphed Yogi-Tipu Sultan photo (Factly.in), fabricated anti-Jat tweet screenshot (Factly.in). Digitally altered content designed to defame and inflame communities.
2
↑ verified cases
4
Communal False Claims
Waqf Board claiming Kumbh ground (Alt News debunked), morphed communal content targeting Yogi. Designed to fuel religious tensions.
2
↑ verified false claims
5
Misattributed Photos and Videos
Istanbul airport as UP airport (Factly.in), Kathmandu crowd as Kumbh (PTI), scripted comedy stills as Yogi photos (Factly.in). Out-of-context sharing to push false narratives.
3
↑ verified cases