The HeadlineDecoded Fact Check Desk is a collaborative newsroom byline for evidence-led verification, source comparison and transparent assessments of disputed public claims.
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Location: India
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A viral claim says the World Health Organization warned that 87% of Indians will develop cancer because of adulterated milk. WHO has directly denied issuing any such advisory — and this isn't even a new claim. It traces back to a 2018 newspaper article, was already debunked by the Indian government in 2023, and is now
The CN Tower called the viral Facebook clip fictional. Its official live views, an archived source and independent reporting show why the fire claim is false.
The June re-exam followed concerns about the integrity of the May 3 paper—not an OMR dispute. We separate the cancellation evidence from claims made after the July result.
Road damage appeared less than two weeks after NE-6 opened, but NHAI disputes claims of a structural cave-in. We verify the cost, timeline, tolling technology and the allegations that remain unsupported.