Deepfake links of Piyush Goyal taken down online
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Deepfake links of Piyush Goyal taken down online

The New Indian Express··25 Jul

Government sources said on July 25 that several social media links to an AI generated deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal were removed. Goyal alleged his remarks outside Parliament were maliciously doctored to show threatening comments against protesting students. He filed a complaint and Chanakyapuri Police registered FIR number 123 of 2026 on July 25.

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What It Means For You

  • Social media users may see faster takedowns of suspected deepfake clips.
  • Protest related misinformation could trigger police complaints against sharers.
  • Verified official sources become critical during heated public agitations.

What's Happening

  • Links to a deepfake video of Piyush Goyal were removed on July 25.
  • Goyal filed a police complaint over AI altered remarks outside Parliament.
  • Chanakyapuri Police registered FIR 123 of 2026.

Deepfake During NEET Protests

  • The clip surfaced during CJP demonstrations over examination irregularities.
  • PIB flagged Pakistani propaganda accounts circulating the video.
  • Goyal urged reliance on verified sources over manipulated footage.
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