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Fact-Checks Debunk Viral Videos and Fake Conversation Claims Online

Analysed 29 Sept 2026·3 sources analysed·Dubai, United Arab Emirates·Politics
Fact-Checks Debunk Viral Videos and Fake Conversation Claims OnlinePreviousNext

Three fact-check reports clarify misinformation circulating online. An old video from January 2024 showing an anti-EVM protest is falsely linked to recent demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A video of a Dubai skyscraper fire is incorrectly claimed to depict an Iranian missile strike on Israel. Additionally, a purported conversation between journalist Rajdeep Sardesai and IIT Bombay professor Rajkumar Pant related to student protests is fabricated. Each claim was debunked through reverse image searches and verification of original sources.

Sentiment
52%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 44/100.

Outlets measured: thequint, thequint, thequint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

thequint broke this story on 28 Sept, 08:34 am. Other outlets followed.

28 Sept, 08:34 am3 sources · 20 h29 Sept, 04:46 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    thequint28 Sept, 08:34 am
    Old, Unrelated Video Falsely Linked To Recent Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
  2. 2
    thequint28 Sept, 11:52 am
    Fact-Check: This Exchange Between Rajdeep Sardesai and IIT-B Professor Is Fake
  3. 3
    thequint29 Sept, 04:46 am
    Fact-Check: Video From Dubai Falsely Shared as One Showing Iran-Israel War

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Dubai Media OfficeDubai Civil DefenceElection Commission of India
Political
Shiv Sena (United Bharat) PartyIndian National Congress

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
29 Sept 2026
Key entities
WhatsAppEmailViral videoYouTubeSocial mediaElectronic voting machineElectronic voting in IndiaJantar MantarChief Election Commissioner of IndiaElectoral rollInternetDelhi