NEW DELHI: In a significant move targeting single-use plastic in tobacco-related products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a complete shift to non-plastic packaging for pan masala, gutka and similar items.A draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, released on Tuesday, mandates that these products be…
Massive Fire in Indirapuram Housing Society NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out at the Gaur Green Avenue society in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, on Wednesday morning. Fire tenders rushed to the spot soon after the blaze was reported, as thick plumes of smoke billowed from the residential complex. Around 5 to 6 flats have been…
The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that existing legal provisions are sufficient to address hate speech offences, declining to issue further directions on the matter as it falls within the legislature’s domain.“Prescription of punishment lies squarely within legislative domain. Constitutional scheme founded upon doctrine of separation of powers does not permit judiciary to create new…
AHMEDABAD: Defying odds in a communally sensitive pocket of Godhra — Ground Zero of the 2002 Gujarat violence — an independent candidate, Apexa Soni, scripted an unlikely victory from Ward 7, where Hindu votes are negligible, underscoring a rare show of social harmony and grassroots support.The ward comprises Satpul, Hayatni Wadi, Vachla Odha, Chuchla Plot,…
Rating — 4/5The smart ring category is still at a relatively early stage in India, but it is slowly gaining attention as more users look for compact alternatives to smartwatches. Into this growing space, Oura has made its official entry with the launch of the Oura Ring 4 — its first product in the Indian…
From Parag to de Villiers- cricketers caught smoking and vaping on camera (X) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has found himself at the centre of a major controversy after visuals of him allegedly vaping inside the dressing room during their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings went viral on social media.The incident occurred during the…
Melania Trump’s recent wardrobe choices during the British royals’ visit to Washington D.C. showcased a deliberate focus on American designers like Ralph Lauren and Adam Lippes. Her polished, on-brand looks, featuring structured tailoring and signature accessories, signaled a strategic image of elegance and intentionality, potentially marking a shift in her fashion approach. When it comes…
An AI generated image used for representation purpose only NEW DELHI: Even as concerns grow over rising diabetes and lifestyle diseases in India, a new national analysis shows the problem may be taking root early — nearly 7% of school-going children are obese, with rates steadily rising across the country.Published in the Indian Journal of…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday accused the Centre of giving a “clean chit to Pakistan” as defence minister Rajnath Singh said that “terrorism has no nationality and theology.”In a social media post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the new “stance is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy appeasement of the US…
BENGALURU: A 32-year-old man claimed to have found a lizard in the paneer tikka roll he got at a bakery near Housing Board on Magadi Main Road. He later fell sick and had to be hospitalised.According to the complaint filed by Deepu NK, a resident of Agrahara Dasarahalli and a cab driver, he skipped lunch…