Fact-check reveals Jaishankar video claiming Taliban support is AI-manipulated

The video in question shows Jaishankar allegedly saying that the Taliban is on India's side, a claim that quickly spread across social media platforms. NewsMeter's fact‑check team examined the clip and found visual and audio inconsistencies typical of deepfake technology. Their analysis concluded that the footage was generated using AI tools and does not depict an actual statement by the minister. No record exists of Jaishankar making such a remark in any official setting or interview. The fact‑check highlights how manipulated media can be used to create false narratives about India's foreign policy stance toward the Taliban.