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From misinformation around the deadly stampede at TVK President Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to a misleadingly clipped footage being shared to claim that jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk called for violent protests in Ladakh, here are our top five debunks of the week:
2025 Asia Cup: Unrelated Video Shared As Pakistan Fans’ Reaction After Loss To India In Final
India clinched the 2025 Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai on September 28, 2025. Soon after the win, a video began trending online claiming to capture chaotic scenes of Pakistani fans displaying unrest in the stands over their team’s loss. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be false. Read more here.
Karur Stampede: Viral Video of Vijay Happily Greeting Airport Staff Predates Tragedy
At least 41 people were killed and several others injured in a stampede during Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. Soon after, a video of him happily greeting airport staff went viral, with users suggesting it showed him indifferent to the tragedy. However, the video was recorded before the tragic stampede in Karur. Read more here.
Here’s The Truth Behind Video Claiming Sonam Wangchuk Called For Nepal, Bangladesh-Like Violent Protests In Ladakh
A clip of Sonam Wangchuk is being shared online to claim he urged violent, Nepal and Bangladesh-style protests in Ladakh. It comes in the backdrop of his arrest under the NSA for allegedly instigating a mob that led to violent clashes in Ladakh on September 24. Newschecker found that the video was clipped and misinterpreted. Read more here.
‘I Love Muhammad’ Row: Unrelated Video From Rajasthan Shared As UP’s Gen-Z Youth Holding Rally For Yogi Govt
A video claims to show Gen-Z youth in Uttar Pradesh leading a torchlight rally in support of the “I Love Mahadev” campaign and the Yogi Adityanath-led government. The crowd can be heard chanting: “UP Police tum lath bajao, hum tumhare saath hain.” Newschecker’s investigation, however, found the claim to be false. Read more here.
Woman Arrested In Mysuru For Wearing Saffron Saree? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Claim
A video of a woman, clad in saffron saree, purportedly being detained and pushed towards a police van by law enforcement agency officials is going viral on social media. Users sharing the video claimed that the woman attracted police action over the choice of colours of her attire. However, the claim was found to be misleading. Read more here.
Newschecker Team
November 29, 2025
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November 29, 2025
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November 22, 2025
