A photograph circulating on social media claims to show Russian President Vladimir Putin taking a holy dip in the Ganga alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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NewsMobile checked the viral image and found it to be AI-generated.
A reverse image search, paired with keyword-based checks, returned no matches on credible platforms. No official government source, verified account, or reputable news outlet has released or reported any such photograph from Putin’s India visit.
Crucially, President Putin did not visit the Ganga during his December 4–5 trip to India, further undermining the claim.
A closer analysis of the viral image shows telltale signs of AI fabrication — inconsistent lighting, unnatural facial blending, and overly smooth background textures that do not align with real photographic elements.
To validate our findings, NewsMobile ran the picture through Sightengine and Hive Moderation, both of which flagged the content as AI-generated.
In conclusion, the viral image is fake and AI-generated.
