From false claims about the widespread protests against the UGC’s new rules aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination to misinformation surrounding the tragic plane crash in Baramati that killed Ajit Pawar, here are our top fact-checks from this week:
Ajit Pawar Death: Photo Of Pilot Killed In June 2025 Air India Tragedy Linked To Baramati Plane Crash
A photo circulating online allegedly shows the pilot of the private aircraft that crashed in Baramati on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, killing all aboard, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Newschecker investigated the claim and found it to be false. Read more here.
Yogi Adityanath Joins Protests Against New UCG Rules? No, Old Video Shared With False Claim
A video showing UP CM Yogi Adityanath walking on a road with BJP MP Ravi Kishan is being widely shared on social media. Users claim the leaders were marching in protest against the newly announced rules by the UGC. However, our verification found the claim to be untrue. Read more here.
Viral Footage Of Torch Rally Does Not Show Protests Against New UGC Rules
A video showing a large torch procession carrying posters of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is being widely circulated on social media with users claiming the footage shows people protesting against the recent UGC regulations. Newschecker’s investigation found the claim to be false. Read more here.
Staged Video From Dhaka Falsely Shared As Hindu Man Assaulting Muslim...
The video is a fabrication designed to mimic the visual language of a mainstream news outlet. While Spain has experienced a series of railway accidents in recent months, none has been designated a...