US EditionThese Viral Photos Showing a Drone Display in China for PM Modi Are Fake
Viral photos claiming a drone show welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China were manipulated from a cultural event held on April 19, officials confirmed.
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These viral photos showing a drone display in China for PM Modi are fake
On 30 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, for his first visit in seven years to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Welcomed by officials and the Indian diaspora, the visit focused on strengthening India-China relations, addressing border issues, and promoting regional cooperation amid global diplomatic shifts. Amidst this, a couple of photos are circulating on social media claiming th…
Modi Drone Show in China Claim Fact-Check
A viral image circulating on social media claims that China welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a drone light show displaying his face during his ongoing official visit to the country. Newschecker found that the image has been digitally manipulated. An archived version of the post can be viewed here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 31) attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China. SCO is a …
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