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FSSAI issues advisory on improper disposal of seized, rejected and expired
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory on environmentally compliant disposal of improperly disposed of seized, rejected and expired food items in rivers and other water bodies.
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US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip w
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The US government shutdown, now in its 34th day, has caused major flight delays and staff shortages as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA workers struggle to cope. Officials and unions warn of growing safety and reliability risks, urging Congress to reopen the government immediately.<
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World Uyghur Congress urges European insurers to reassess ties with Hikvis
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged European insurers and tech firms to stop using Hikvision and Dahua products, citing human rights abuses, cybersecurity risks, and misuse in conflict zones. It also warned of legal liabilities under new EU laws and called for audits and partnership re
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Taiwan tightens security laws to counter rising Chinese espionage threat
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) submitted draft revisions to Paragraph 1, Article 13 of the act, designed to strengthen the loyalty and accountability of military officers, educators, and government officials. The proposed amendment calls for
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NHRC seeks report from FSSAI over widespread reuse of cooking oil in India
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The complaint, filed by the Founder of Sarthak Samudayik Vikas Evam Jan Kalyan Sanstha (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), raised concerns that despite the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) "RUCO - Repurpose Used Cooking Oil" campaign and policies promoting biodiesel at small h
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"We believed India and Pakistan would go to war in 2002," says former CIA
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou recounted his counterterrorism work in Pakistan, highlighting India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan-backed terror groups, U.S. reliance on Islamabad, and Saudi-Pakistan ties. He warned of nuclear risks, praised India's restraint, and noted shifting global powe
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Cloud seeding a 'necessity' for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) was falling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.
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Pakistan: KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour ban amid food security c
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour restrictions, citing supply chain disruptions, rising prices, and food security risks. The province relies on Punjab for most of its wheat, while Sindh also faces halted seed supplies, sparking political tensions between PPP and PML-N over farmers' rig
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Former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria warns of rising health risks, advise
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
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Delhi's air quality worsens post-Diwali, health experts warn of respirator
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the national capital grapples with deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, health experts have raised concerns about the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) and its impact on vulnerable groups, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory ailments.
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AI, Credit Democratization and change in deposit profiles to redefine bank
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the report, the seven key structural forces that will influence the banking terrain which includes, change in deposit profile, democratization of credit, structural changes accompanied by consolidation, productivity challenges, AI and GenAI transition along with evolving busines
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Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures agai
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
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