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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 8: Greendot Biopak Pvt. Ltd., a globally recognised material science company in the sustainable packaging space, is strengthening its focus on 100% bio-based & home compostable aqueous barrier coating and coated paper and paperboard packaging solutions for India and global foodservice markets. The company is deepening its work in this area as brands, converters and foodservice businesses look for alternatives to conventional single-use plastic products and disp ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 8: Greendot Biopak Pvt. Ltd., a globally recognised material science company in the sustainable packaging space, is strengthening its focus on 100% bio-based & home compostable aqueous barrier coating and coated paper and paperboard packaging solutions for India and global foodservice markets. The company is deepening its work in this area as brands, converters and foodservice businesses look for alternatives to conventional single-use plast ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Jindal Steel on Monday said it has deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to counter the shortage of natural gas, LPG and propane, enabling the company to sustain operations amid supply disruptions. Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a clean-burning fuel that offers a way to convert waste and biomass into valuable energy, acting as a circular energy source. The innovative switch to syngas -- produced through gasification of coal -- has allowed the comp ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST), a special unit of Hyderabad Police to check food adulteration, is maintaining a strict vigil on the sale of chemically ripened mangoes. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, who heads H-FAST, said on Friday that legal action is being initiated against those who violate the rules. He urged the public not to be deceived by the outward appearance of the fruit and to verify its naturalness befor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Industries spanning consumer goods to cement, which are facing challenges from rising production and packaging costs amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia, expect the government's move to reduce customs duty on a range of petrochemical products to provide much-needed relief to manufacturers and downstream sectors. Petrochemicals are critical raw materials for plastics, and a lower cost could translate into cheaper packaging materials for sectors such as FMCG, retail, an ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Mira-Bhayander-Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police crime branch has busted a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing unit operating from a shed behind a poultry farm in Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, seizing contraband and equipment worth ₹100 crore. According to the police, 11 persons have been arrested so far, including a suspect believed to be associated with the Dawood Ibrahim gang, for manufacturing and peddling the synthetic drug. MBVV police commissioner Niket Kaush ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Biocon Ltd on Monday said it has launched its diabetes and chronic weight management injection, Liraglutide, in the Netherlands through its distribution partner, Pharmamedic BV. The drug-device combination will be marketed in the Netherlands under the brand names Diavorin for diabetes and Vobexoryn for chronic weight management, Biocon said in a statement. Liraglutide is a synthetic analog of GLP-1 peptide (glucagon-like peptide-1) that helps lower blood sugar levels an ...Read More >
RIYADH: Indian companies and business groups are stepping up efforts to tap into Saudi Arabia's growing petrochemical sector, with a focus on refining complexes, technology partnerships, and joint ventures, according to an official at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The move underscores the expanding economic cooperation between the two nations, with chemicals and petrochemicals forming a key pillar of bilateral trade. The partnership was further reinforced during a recent high-level meeting aime ...Read More >
With increasing worries about the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic content in political campaigns, the Election Commission of India (EC) has released a new advisory which sets strict rules for disclosing such materials as the Bihar elections near. In its directive, the EC noted the rising use of hyper-realistic synthetic content showing political leaders making "electorally sensitive messages". This undermines fair competition in the election process, the poll body said. Th ...Read More >
The government has proposed compulsory declarations by all social media users when posting AI-generated or modified content, with the platforms told to deploy technical measures to verify these. The government has proposed compulsory declarations by all social media users when posting AI-generated or modified content, with the platforms told to deploy technical measures to verify these. The move is aimed at curbing the rapid rise of AI-based deepfakes on the internet, officials said. Stakehold ...Read More >
Over 60 kg of sweets and 40 kg of bread were seized, with samples sent for lab analysis Diwali 2025 has begun, and the fervour of the festive season has gripped the country. During this period, sales of sweets and other festive items skyrocket in most places. Food safety concerns, especially in terms of adulteration and unsafe cooking practices, also tend to increase. Recently, officials in Telangana conducted state-wide inspections of sweets manufacturing units as well as retailers. 95 establi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With Deepavali approaching, doctors have urged the public to take extra precaution while handling fireworks to avoid eye injuries. Experts say improper handling often leads to accidents, with eyes being one of the most affected areas. According to Dr S Soundari, regional head of clinical services, Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chennai, most injuries reported during the festive season have a direct impact on the eyes. "Eyes are the second most affected area after hands and fingers. Many o ...Read More >
Food influencer Revant Himatsingka revealed lab tests on paneer. Branded paneer samples passed purity tests. However, paneer from local restaurants and a dairy shop failed. This raises concerns about fake paneer, which has less protein. Millions of vegetarians rely on paneer for protein. Consumers are advised to check paneer carefully before purchase. Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as the Food Pharmer, has warned that the paneer served by local food vendors and dairies could be fake. In a ...Read More >
New Delhi: A racket which was manufacturing and supplying spurious ghee ahead of the festive season has been busted. A total of 2,651 litres of ghee packed under the names of reputed brands have been seized.A raid was conducted at a godown in Budh Vihar, Rohini on Oct 5. Police seized 2,241 litres of fake ghee and arrested the godown owner, Rakesh Garg (38). Two days later, one Mukesh was caught while delivering 410 litres of adulterated ghee in Rohini. His illegal manufacturing unit in Jind, Ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 2: In a major festive season crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted three illegal manufacturing units engaged in producing adulterated desi ghee in North-East Delhi and seized over 1600 kg of duplicate ghee, the Delhi Police said on Thursday. Acting on intelligence inputs, teams carried out coordinated raids in Shiv Vihar, Karawal Nagar, and Mustafabad, seizing 1,625 kg of duplicate ghee and arresting six men. The crackdown comes amid rising demand for ghee during ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) As the free trade agreement between India and four European nations EFTA will come into effect from Wednesday, several Swiss products like wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches will become cheaper in the domestic market. On the other hand, Indian labour-intensive sectors, such as certain agri goods like tea and coffee, fruits, processed, textiles, marine products, leather, sports goods, toys, and gems and jewellery, will get greater market access in the member countrie ...Read More >
Chennai -- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the findings of its latest payments industry research. The research underscores a payments industry advancing rapidly toward an AI-enabled, autonomous future, while simultaneously confronting significant challenges related to trust, regulatory preparedness, and the constraints of legacy systems and infrastructure. The repok highlights a paradox: while AI is seen as essential for balancing frictionless customer experiences ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Essential oils are powerful extracts made from plants using processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. They are valued not only for their soothing fragrances but also for their natural healing and functional properties. The global essential oils market was worth USD 23.74 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow steadily at a 7.6 CAGR between 2024 and 2030. This growth is driven by the rising use of essential oils in industries like food and beverages, c ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Australia on Wednesday signed an agreement to facilitate trade of organic products including wine and agri produce in each other's countries, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. Under the mutual recognition arrangements (MRA), both will recognise each other's organic standards and certification systems. "The MRA...is expected to boost India's organic exports further by reducing barriers, ensuring certification equivalence, and supporting more organic products and prod ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Madhya Pradesh police seized a major amount of drugs, associated chemicals and related processing equipment, collectively worth over Rs 5 crore in Agar-Malwa district on Friday. While two men identified as Ishwar Malviya and Daulat Singh Anjana were detained by the police from Agar-Barod Road from the two cars, which concealed the drug Ketamine, associated chemical and related manufacturing/processing equipment, the prime suspect, Rahul Anjana, who is reportedly a local BJP leader, ma ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The city corporation has now revised the fines for illegal sewage connections to the city's storm water drains, which eventually make their way into the major waterbodies. However, it remains to be seen if the fines would be enforced, as despite a 2017 amendment of the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 allowing for fines from Rs 5,000 (residential) to Rs 2 lakh (commercial), the corporation officials told TNIE they have not collected any fine yet. Setting the alarm bells rin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday criticised the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the city over the worsening pollution levels in the Yamuna River, calling it a "grave concern". Referring to the July pollution report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Yadav said that pollution levels in the Yamuna have worsened since March. This, he said, clearly exposes the BJP's hollow promises on cleaning the river. He alleged that the government has only made tal ...Read More >
Rohit Roy invests ₹1.5 Cr for a 5% stake in BIGME, fueling India's transdermal wellness revolution with cutting-edge nutrient delivery patches that redefine everyday health New Delhi [India], July 16: India's wellness industry is set to witness a major shift with BIGME, a breakthrough health-tech brand that today announced actor Rohit Roy as its Strategic Growth Advisor and Investor. As one of India's first movers in transdermal wellness, BIGME is introducing a format that delivers clinically ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the UK are likely to formally sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) next week with the final legal review of the pact currently underway. Both nations had reached the agreement in May. India expects 99% of its exports to the UK to have duty-free access. It also expects the FTA to open up significant export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, marine products, leather, footwear, sports goods and toys, and gems and jewellery, as well as engineering goods, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f ...Read More >
Chennai: Merchandise trade deficit narrowed down, both annually and sequentially to $18.78 billion in June. Exports remained flat against the same month last year, while imports declined 3.7 per cent in the month. India's trade deficit stood at $18.78 billion in June 2025 against $20.84 billion in June 2024 and $21.88 billion in May 2025. Merchandise exports in June were flat at $35.14 billion against $35.16 billion in the same month last year. On the import side, the country saw a 3.71 per ce ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a case echoing the plot of Breaking Bad, two science teachers from Rajasthan were arrested for operating a high-tech mephedrone (MD) drug lab out of a rented flat in Sriganganagar. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jodhpur unit, raided the apartment Tuesday morning and uncovered a fully functional synthetic drug lab allegedly run by Manoj Bhargava (25), a govt school science teacher, and Indrajit Bishnoi (35), a former physics tutor now preparing for Rajasthan Administrative Service ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, here. Paying rich tribute to Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Sinha recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless Parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social c ...Read More >
New Delhi: As India and the US prepare to seal a deal aimed at boosting bilateral trade, New Delhi is aiming for a balanced outcome while Washington is focused on securing deeper market access for its goods. Though India has drawn red lines around its sensitive sectors -- agriculture, dairy, and genetically modified (GM) food -- the US continues to push for significant concessions. It has signalled a potential 6% duty relief from the 16% reciprocal tariff hike announced on 2 April, which remain ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional d ...Read More >
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