"Over the last few years, the number of Indian researchers finding a mention on the Retraction Watch has seen a sharp spike. And many of these scientists in the global “wall of shame” are associated with prestigious government institutes.
India is now wrestling with a research fraud “crisis.”" https://theprint.in/ground-reports/indias-research-crime-is-getting-worse-scientists-are-gaming-peer-review-system/2261884/

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India's research crime is getting worse. Scientists are gaming peer review system

International watchdogs are flagging India as a top producer of ‘low-quality and fraudulent’ research. Last year, India ranked behind only China and the US.

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