12
FAKE NEWS ACTIVE ↓2 from yesterday
7
DEEPFAKES THIS WEEK ↑2 this week
8
DEBUNKED TODAY
28
AI-GENERATED CONTENT IT Rules 2026 IN EFFECT
5.8M
TOTAL REACH / IMPACT
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
Active Fake News / Misinformation — Delhi
Last updated: 27 Feb 2026, 14:30 IST
FAKE
"Fake Aaj Tak Opinion Poll Shows AAP Winning Delhi By-Elections"
AI-generated video using cloned voice of Aaj Tak anchor showing fabricated opinion poll results predicting AAP sweep in upcoming Delhi by-elections. Aaj Tak and India Today confirmed no such poll was ever conducted. Video uses synthetic voice clone technology to mimic anchor's voice.
SCAM
"Mahila Samriddhi Rs.2,500 Payment Link Scam"
Fake government payment portal circulating via SMS and social media asking women to enter Aadhaar + bank details to claim Rs.2,500/month under Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. Exploits the fact that BJP promised the amount but disbursements haven't started yet. Over 12,000 clicks before flagged.
CLIPPED
"CM Rekha Gupta 'Jai Shri Ram Apology' Clip — Clipped Out of Context"
Video clip selectively edited to show CM Rekha Gupta appearing to apologize after "Jai Shri Ram" chant. Full video reveals she was apologizing for mentioning wrong area name during a public event. Deliberately clipped to create misleading political narrative.
EDITED
"Edited Video of CM Rekha Gupta Going Viral with Misleading Claims"
Edited video of CM Rekha Gupta circulating with misleading claims about government policy. Fact Crescendo debunked this on Feb 6, 2026, confirming the video was selectively edited to misrepresent her statements. Original unedited footage shows different context entirely.
FAKE
"CBI Clean Chit Video Manipulated — Old Kejriwal Footage Used"
Video circulating showing Kejriwal allegedly celebrating CBI clean chit is actually old footage from a 2023 rally, manipulated to create false narrative. Original video predates the CBI decision. Reverse image search and metadata analysis confirm the deception.
FAKE
"Delhi Schools Privatization Order" — FABRICATED DOCUMENT
Claim circulating that BJP government issued an official order to privatize all Delhi government schools. No such order exists. Based on deliberate misinterpretation of a routine school renovation contract awarded to a private construction firm. Delhi Education Dept issued official denial.
MISLEADING
"Free Bus Travel for Women Being Discontinued"
Viral posts claim BJP government is ending free bus travel for women. Reality: Pink Ticket being replaced by Pink Saheli Smart Card (digital system) for efficiency. Free travel continues under new digital format. Misinterpreted as scheme cancellation. ETV Bharat fact-checked this as FALSE.
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 (Delhi)
Side-by-Side Comparison: CM Rekha Gupta Communal Deepfake
ORIGINAL VIDEO
CM Rekha Gupta at Delhi Assembly
February 18, 2026 • DD News Recorded
CM discusses Delhi development agenda
February 18, 2026 • DD News Recorded
CM discusses Delhi development agenda
Lip Sync
Audio Match
DD News Source
DEEPFAKE VERSION
Fabricated Anti-Muslim Statement
AI Voice Clone + Lip Manipulation
Timed to coincide with Ramadan 2026
AI Voice Clone + Lip Manipulation
Timed to coincide with Ramadan 2026
Lip Desync
AI Audio
Spectral Anomaly
No Source
Narrative Lifecycle: CM Deepfake Spread
Feb 20, 2026 • 22:15 IST
Origin: Telegram Channel Upload
Anonymous Telegram channel uploads deepfake video of CM making communal remarks. Timed to coincide with Ramadan 2026 start and new IT Rules enforcement.
Reach: 8,500 views
Feb 21, 2026 • 06:00 IST
Cross-Platform: X/Twitter Amplification
Picked up by opposition handles on X. Hindi and Urdu captions added. Trending in Delhi political circles.
Reach: 180,000 views
Feb 21, 2026 • 14:00 IST
Peak: Viral on Social Media
Video enters mass forwarding. Community groups amplify. Reaches 600K views. Communal tensions rising in East Delhi.
Reach: 600,000+ views
Feb 21, 2026 • 16:30 IST
ojasvee.ai Detection + Counter
AI detection flags 97% deepfake confidence. Cyber Crime Cell notified. IT Rules 2026 3-hr takedown invoked. SPARK counter campaign launched.
Counter Reach: 890K
Feb 22, 2026 • 10:00 IST
Containment: Platform Takedowns
X removes original post under IT Rules 2026. Telegram channel suspended. Counter narrative dominates. FIR filed under IT Act.
Counter Ratio: 1.8:1
Spread vs Counter Reach
Detected Deepfake Content — Delhi Region
7 active deepfakes this week
▶
CRITICAL
CM Rekha Gupta Video Making Anti-Muslim Remarks (DEEPFAKE)
AI-generated deepfake showing Delhi CM making communal statements. Timed to coincide with Ramadan 2026 start. Lip sync mismatch detected (97% AI fake). Audio spectral analysis reveals synthetic markers. Under new IT Rules 2026: mandatory 3-hr takedown + criminal prosecution initiated.
Deepfake Confidence:
97%
▶
DEEPFAKE
Kejriwal Announcing Return to Active Politics (DEEPFAKE)
AI-cloned voice of Arvind Kejriwal layered on old rally video footage. Claims he will "take back Delhi in 2030 elections." Synthetic voice patterns detected by Resemble AI. Old rally footage from 2020 used as base video with lip-sync manipulation.
Deepfake Confidence:
94%
DEEPFAKE
Atishi "Leaked Phone Call with Pakistan Official" (FABRICATED AUDIO)
Fabricated audio call using AI voice cloning technology. Designed to link AAP opposition leader Atishi to Pakistan official in manufactured conversation. Voice signature analysis confirms it does not match known Atishi recordings. Intended to discredit opposition ahead of by-elections.
Deepfake Confidence:
92%
▶
DEEPFAKE
Ranveer Singh Criticizing Modi — Celebrity Deepfake
Actor's face morphed onto political speech video making it appear he criticized PM Modi and endorsed AAP. The actor filed a police complaint (documented real incident). Original video was from an unrelated brand event. Circulating in Delhi with local political framing.
Deepfake Confidence:
88%
Deepfake Detection powered by IT Rules 2026 (IN EFFECT — 8 days since Feb 20, 2026)
Under new rules, platforms must remove AI-generated/deepfake content within 3 hours of flagging. 78% compliance rate achieved. First deepfake taken down within 2.5 hours. Criminal prosecution for non-compliance. All AI content must carry mandatory labels. ojasvee.ai integrates with multiple detection engines for real-time monitoring.
Claims Being Verified
6 items pending — Avg resolution: 2.4 hrs
PENDING
"Delhi Metro fare hike announcement video"
Video circulating claiming Delhi Metro fares will increase by 40% from May 2026. Checking with DMRC for official confirmation. No press release found yet.
REVIEW
"MCD demolition video from Mehrauli — heritage site claim"
Video shows demolition activity near Mehrauli area with claims heritage structures being razed. Under review with MCD and ASI for verification of exact location and structures involved.
ANALYZING
"Water tanker mafia connections to politician"
Viral thread alleging connections between water tanker operators and a Delhi BJP councilor. Claims include financial documents. Analyzing document authenticity and verifying with sources.
PENDING
"Fake BJP membership drive SMS scam"
SMS messages asking people to "renew BJP membership" with payment link. Checking if this is a phishing scam or legitimate party drive. Delhi BJP office contacted for confirmation.
REVIEW
"Delhi Police circular about Section 144 in Northeast Delhi"
Image of purported Delhi Police circular imposing Section 144 in multiple Northeast Delhi areas. Verifying with Delhi Police PRO. Document format appears suspicious.
ANALYZING
"AI-generated Atishi press conference clip"
Short video clip of AAP leader Atishi at press conference making controversial claims about BJP. Running through AI detection pipeline. Preliminary Hive analysis shows 78% AI probability — needs further verification.
Daily Fake News Detection (Feb 16-22)
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
PIB (Govt of India)
Government of India official fact-checking arm. Fastest response on policy misinfo.
14
debunks this month
3
Alt News
Independent fact-checking. Strong social media misinformation detection.
11
debunks this month
4
India Today Fact Check
Media house fact-checking division. Key partner for broadcast deepfake verification.
9
debunks this month
Trending Fake Narratives — Delhi (This Week)
1
Communal Deepfakes (Pre-Ramadan)
Coordinated campaign of communal deepfakes timed before Ramadan 2026. Targeting BJP CM and AAP leaders.
1.8M
↑ 340% reach this week
2
Fake Government Scheme Payment Links
Financial scams exploiting Mahila Samriddhi and other BJP promised schemes. Aadhaar + bank phishing.
12K+
↑ clicks before flagged
3
Education Privatization Fears
Fabricated documents and misleading claims about Delhi school privatization under BJP.
340K
↑ reach in 3 days
4
Women's Welfare Scheme Cancellation Rumors
Pink Ticket → Pink Saheli Smart Card transition misrepresented as scheme discontinuation.
520K
↑ active, needs counter
5
AI-Cloned Opposition Leader Announcements
Voice-cloned videos of Kejriwal and Atishi making fabricated political statements.
700K
↑ combined reach