Delhi’s State Consumer Commission set aside a favorable mediclaim ruling after the claimant presented no counter-evidence to the insurer’s investigator.
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AI Boom’s Enormous Land Use Adds to Environmental Concerns Alongside Water and Carbon Footprints
A renowned UN scientist warned that AI’s land consumption for data center infrastructure is as alarming as its water and carbon demands.
Research Finds 90 Minutes of Weekly Strength Training Cuts Overall Mortality Risk in 30-Year Cohort
A comprehensive longitudinal study confirmed that just 90 to 120 minutes per week of resistance exercise lowered death rates from multiple causes.
New Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarette FDA Approval Raises Questions About Drug Regulator Priorities
A new FDA memo authorizing fruit-flavored nicotine products sparked a public debate about the agency’s approval priorities under Kennedy’s leadership.
Gut-Brain Discovery Suggests Anxiety Could Be Treated with Specially Designed Probiotic Formulas
Researchers discovered a surprising gut-brain connection suggesting targeted probiotic therapies might one day treat anxiety disorders.
Delhi High Court Orders Social Media Takedown of Contemptuous Allegations Against a Sitting Judge
The Delhi HC ordered platforms to remove posts containing contemptuous allegations directed at a sitting High Court judge.
Kurnool Consumer Commission Directs HDFC Life to Pay 50 Lakh Insurance Claim Over Ambiguous Policy
The Kurnool consumer commission ordered HDFC Life to pay a 50 lakh life insurance claim ruling that policy ambiguities must favor the insured.
Chennai Police Arrest Three Suspects in Connection with ATM Skimming Fraud Ring
Chennai Police dismantled an ATM skimming fraud operation and arrested three suspects who had installed devices on bank machines across the city.
Viral Claim That BBC Reported COVID Vaccinated People Would Die by June 2026 Is Completely False
Fact-checkers confirmed no such BBC report exists and the BBC itself denied publishing any article about vaccinated people dying by 2026.
MIT Study Finds People Who Rely on AI for News Verification Lose Independent Fact-Checking Skills
A new MIT study found that relying on AI tools to verify news content reduces users’ ability to independently detect misinformation.