The Delhi High Court recently stepped into the fray regarding a malicious misinformation campaign that sought to undermine the credibility of India’s top constitutional functionaries. The controversy centers on a viral narrative claiming that Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with several Supreme Court judges and senior Union ministers, had taken an official trip to London at the taxpayer’s expense to participate in a badminton tournament. These claims, appearing across various social media platforms, were not just factually incorrect—they were transparently designed to cast doubt on the integrity and fiscal responsibility of the nation’s judiciary and executive branches. The…

The digital landscape of social media has become a double-edged sword for public health, and nowhere is this more evident than on TikTok, where beauty trends and wellness advice frequently collide with medical consensus. A recent investigative report from ABC News has shed light on a burgeoning crisis: the rapid spread of dangerous sunscreen misinformation. While TikTok is an incredible engine for creativity and community, its algorithmic nature rewards provocative, “counter-mainstream” narratives over clinical accuracy. Among a sea of influencers claiming that SPF is unnecessary or even toxic, many users are falling prey to pseudo-scientific claims that threaten their long-term…