Will there be a change in retirement age for government servants? Here’s what Centre said

Will there be a change in retirement age for government servants? Here’s what Centre said

The Centre has stated that it is not currently planning to reconsider the retirement age criteria for central government employees. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya asked about the government’s plans to standardize the retirement age for all government employees at either 30 years of service or upon reaching 60 years of age, whichever comes first. The … Read more

In global game of influence, China turns to cheap and effective tool: fake news

In global game of influence, China turns to cheap and effective tool: fake news

Washington: When veteran US diplomat Kurt Campbell travelled to the Solomon Islands to counter Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific country, he quickly saw just how far China would go to spread its message. The Biden administration’s Asia czar woke up one morning in 2022 to a long article in the local press about the … Read more

ITR filing: 5 crore ITRs filed till July 26 despite e-filing snags, website downtime

ITR filing: 5 crore ITRs filed till July 26 despite e-filing snags, website downtime

ITR filing: The Income Tax department has informed that more than 5 crore ITRs had been filed by July 26, 2024, which is more than 8.5% more than the last year. It is to be noted that the last date to file your income tax returns “We express our gratitude to the taxpayers & tax professionals … Read more

The New War on Science: 4 Reasons People Reject Good Data

The New War on Science: 4 Reasons People Reject Good Data

Aug. 5, 2022 – Thanks to science, we know the world isn’t flat, that the Earth revolves around the sun (and not the reverse), and that microbes cause infectious diseases. So why is scientific skepticism a global phenomenon – and one that appears to be getting worse, if the crazy stuff you saw your friend … Read more

As misinformation grows, more and more online platforms are bursting the fake news bubble

As misinformation grows, more and more online platforms are bursting the fake news bubble

Beautiful Asian woman watching a video live streaming on her phone, emoticons concept By Shriya RoyThe terms ‘misinformation’, ‘fake news’, ‘hate speech’ and ‘abuse’ have become synonymous with all modern social networking platforms. Be it Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, you will find as much ugliness as there is beauty on these platforms. In fact, these … Read more

No, Face Masks Don’t Lower Oxygen Levels

No, Face Masks Don’t Lower Oxygen Levels

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Face masks: Yes, they may not be the most pleasant item to wear, but they are not depriving people of needed oxygen, a new study confirms. The findings should counter a common anti-mask myth — that donning a face mask is … Read more

Lies Spread on Social Media Hamper Vaccinations

Lies Spread on Social Media Hamper Vaccinations

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Foreign disinformation campaigns on social media have caused vaccination rates to fall, a new study reveals. Every 1 point increase in the effort to discredit vaccines is linked to an average 2% drop in annual vaccine coverage around the … Read more

Another COVID Hazard: False Information

Another COVID Hazard: False Information

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Be careful that the COVID-19 information you’re getting is accurate and not opinion masquerading as the real McCoy, says the American College of Emergency Physicians. Watch out for bold claims and instant cures touted on social media or by friends. Get … Read more

Measures in place to detect fake news, hate speech, objectionable content: Facebook to Delhi HC

Measures in place to detect fake news, hate speech, objectionable content: Facebook to Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: Online social media platform Facebook has claimed in the Delhi High Court that it has put in place measures like community standards, third party fact checkers, reporting tools and artificial intelligence to detect and prevent the spread of inappropriate or objectionable content like hate speech and fake news. Facebook, however, has submitted before … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook calls for “massive campaign” against fake news

Apple CEO Tim Cook calls for “massive campaign” against fake news

Apple CEO Tim Cook wants the tech industry to take action against “fake news” stories that are polluting the web. “There has to be a massive campaign. We have to think through every demographic,” Cook said in a rare interview. Speaking with The Daily Telegraph newspaper, Cook also said “all of us technology companies need … Read more