Social media claims that newly released files show the CIA discovered a cellular cure for cancer are false; the file is merely an academic summary of 1950s Soviet research.
Tag: India
Murder charge dropped against man accused in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub
State prosecutors dropped murder charges against a suspect in a fatal nightclub shooting in Florida citing insufficient evidence and self-defense laws.
No dedicated framework to prevent student suicides says Supreme Court-appointed panel
The Supreme Court-appointed task force revealed 65% of surveyed higher education institutions in India provide no mental health support.
How India’s Healthcare Financing Shifted in a Decade
A comprehensive analysis on public health spending showed a significant shift in out-of-pocket expenses and insurance enrollment over ten years.
Will Google release millions of bacteria-infested mosquitoes into US states?
Snopes investigated claims that Google is planning to release lab-reared Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes to control native disease vectors.
Does a woodpecker’s tongue protect its brain from injury?
A scientific fact-check examined long-standing beliefs regarding the anatomical structure of the woodpecker tongue acting as a skull shock-absorber.
Study reveals food loss in India’s agricultural supply chains from Guava to Milk
A research paper analyzed post-harvest losses highlighting cold-chain inefficiencies that lead to the waste of valuable fresh produce and dairy.
Fresh maternal health concern in Rajasthan: 4 new mothers in serious condition at Bikaner hospital
Obstetric experts were dispatched to the Rajasthan hospital to investigate potential post-delivery infections or clinical negligence.
IMD Forecast: Heavy rain batters Kerala and Karnataka Delhi likely to cool down
The India Meteorological Department issued red alerts for coastal districts predicting continued monsoon activity and strong winds.
Old video of attack on Army officer in Kerala falsely linked to harassment of a minor girl
A viral video of an NCC officer being attacked in Kerala is falsely claimed to be due to minor harassment but it was from 2024 regarding food-poisoning protests.