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Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court Monday directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the central govt to establish comprehensive safety standards and regulatory mechanisms for genetically modified (GM) and genetically engineered foods in India. A division bench comprising acting chief justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and justice Sanjeet Purohit restrained the FSSAI and the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) from issuing any permissions pertaining to the sale, manuf ...Read More >
KOLKATA: At least four health personnel trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will be deployed at Kolkata airport at any given time. CPR is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to help revive someone when their heart has stopped beating or they are not breathing.Altogether, 510 people working at the airport, including Airports Authority of India officials, immigration, domestic and international cargo officers, CISF officers, and airline staff, rece ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Hyderabad-based paediatrician's decade-long campaign against sugar-loaded beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has resulted in a major regulatory breakthrough. Dr Sivaranjani Santosh's consistent advocacy led the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of the term 'ORS' on any food or beverage that does not meet the World Health Organisation's (WHO) prescribed formulation. Who is Sivaranjani Santosh? Dr Sivaranjani Santosh is ...Read More >
Authorities in Noida and Ghaziabad have seized and destroyed over 1,100 kg of adulterated sweets and other contaminated food products in a large-scale crackdown. Intensified raids ahead of Diwali uncovered unhygienic practices, including fly-infested rasgullas and fungus-laden almonds, with legal action pending lab results. In a large-scale crackdown, food inspection authorities have seized and destroyed over 1,100 kg of adulterated sweets, 145 kg of fly-infested rasgullas, and several other co ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 16: When Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, launched VinMetal in September 2025, it made clear that this was about more than steel. The company is investing about 380 million dollars to produce construction steel and high-strength alloys. Its first customers will be within the group itself, supplying projects for Vinhomes and VinFast. Over time, VinMetal will also target major infrastructure works and exports. "VinMetal is not just a steel ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 16: When Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, launched VinMetal in September 2025, it made clear that this was about more than steel. The company is investing about 380 million dollars to produce construction steel and high-strength alloys. Its first customers will be within the group itself, supplying projects for Vinhomes and VinFast. Over time, VinMetal will also target major infrastructure works and exports. VinMetal is not just a steel p ...Read More >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 16: When Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, launched VinMetal in September 2025, it made clear that this was about more than steel. The company is investing about 380 million dollars to produce construction steel and high-strength alloys. Its first customers will be within the group itself, supplying projects for Vinhomes and VinFast. Over time, VinMetal will also target major infrastructure works and exports. "VinMetal is not jus ...Read More >
Food safety officials have found pests and flies to be common problems in many sweet shops across the city during their ongoing inspections ahead of Deepavali festival. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a special drive to check sweet shops for quality and compliance with sanitation standards in the preparation of sweets. Inspections are being carried out circle-wise, and 27 outlets have been checked so far. The drive will continue, GHMC officials said. Notices are ...Read More >
New Delhi: The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its presence in India's green transition, using its capital and expertise to plug financing gaps in clean energy, sustainable transport and water infrastructure, top official at the multilateral financial agency told Mint on Thursday. The broad aim is to make lives better, more sustainable and inclusive. By investing in the country's green funds and projects from metro systems to battery storage, the EU's lending arm aims to accelerat ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone collaborated with Meta to become the new voice of its AI version across multiple countries. Taking to her Instagram handle, Deepika shared a video which featured the actress recording her voice in a studio for Meta AI. "Hi, I am Deepika Padukone. I am the new voice of Meta AI. So tap the ring and my voice will run out," said Deepika in the post. While sharing the video, the 'Piku' actress wrote, "Okay, so this ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Health Department has urged all government departments to refrain from accepting sponsorships, displaying advertisements, or using symbols with tobacco manufacturers. It directed that no sports, cultural, or public events be conducted in collaboration with tobacco companies. The department emphasised that these measures are part of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's national strategy to curb tobacco consumption and prevent industry influence on public institutions ...Read More >
Kerala has reported 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis, with 23 deaths, primarily in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts. The state health minister highlighted that early detection and treatment have significantly reduced the global fatality rate of this rare brain infection. An action plan based on the One Health approach is being implemented to prevent further cases. A total of 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever) have been reported so far in Kerala, of which 23 patients have di ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 15 (UNI) In the run up to Diwali festival, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a state-wide crackdown on adulterated food. Under the Chief Minister's directives, the Food Safety and Drug Administration is conducting a special Diwali campaign from October 8 to17. So far, the FSDA has carried out 4,621 inspections, 2,085 raids, and tested 2,853 food samples, resulting in the seizure of 2,993 quintals of adulterated and unsafe food, valued at Rs 3.88 crore. Out of these, 1,155 ...Read More >
With over 8.6 million smokers in South Africa according to the Global Action to End Smoking, the number of smoke related deaths remains elevated at about 32 000 per year based on statistics from Tobacco Control Data. Efforts to make smoke-free products more widely available could help South Africa reduce smoking-related deaths, industry players have said, as the government finalises new legislation for the tobacco sector. However, the affordability of these alternatives has become a key concern ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Also Read | Nirmala Sitharaman's Ayodhya Visit: Union Finance Minister Performs Aarti of Lord Ram Lalla With Family at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple (See Pics). Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the Fir ...Read More >
VMPL Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the First Heart Foundations Network in association with Southern Railways, and supported by the Sumangali Jewellers, District Child Protection Unit, SKAL Cl ...Read More >
After the death of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to the consumption of contaminated cough syrup, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday issued a strict advisory for drug controllers of all states and Union Territories and instructed them to ensure every batch of raw material and finished formulation is properly tested before use or sale. The advisory, dated October 7, 2025, was sent by Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Conditions such as housing quality, mosquito numbers and response of a community could help in predicting severity of a chikungunya outbreak in a locality, a new analysis of 86 past outbreaks including those in India have found. The findings published in the journal Science Advances also show that climate conditions -- temperature and rainfall -- are not the most important factor when trying to predict the severity of the infectious disease outbreak, caused by spread of t ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled the manufacturing licences of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the Kancheepuram-based firm that produced the toxic batch of Coldrif cough syrups linked to the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh. Of the children who died, 11 were from Parasia sub-division, two from Chhindwara city and one from Chaurai tehsil. On Sunday, the Parasia police arrested a government doctor for alleged negligence and registered a case against Sresan Pharmaceuticals, official ...Read More >
NCDC collected water and entomological drug samples from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after multiple children died of kidney failure, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup. These samples will be tested for infectious diseases, while state drug authorities await results from drug sample tests. Six children died in MP and one in Rajasthan, prompting a ban on 19 syrup batches. The government's nodal agency for disease surveillance, NCDC, has collected water and entomological drug samples fr ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (PTI) The Chennai Customs has denied an allegation of bribery from a Chennai-based logistics company and claimed that the accusation of harassment and non-cooperation were demonstrably false. The firm's selective narrative was a deliberate tactic to pressure officials into releasing cargo without following due process, it said, responding to the accusation on its official handle. "The importer's social media posts reveal a calculated pattern: allegations of corruption when facin ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 10.55 crore of directors and shareholders of Ansal Properties for allegedly violating environmental laws. The violations pertain to inadequate sewage treatment plants affecting public health and environment in their Gurugram residential projects. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken action against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) by attaching six immovable properties, valued at approximately Rs 10.55 crore, in connecti ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached six immovable properties valued at Rs 10.55 crore belonging to the directors, shareholders and beneficial owners of Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) in connection with a money laundering case, the agency said on Wednesday. ED Gurugram zonal office attached these properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Based in Gurugram (Haryana), Greater Noida (Uttar P ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) Phase III which will be implemented by the Department of Biotechnology and Wellcome Trust, UK through the India Alliance at a cost of ₹1,500 crore over the next six years beginning 2025-26. The contribution of the Department of Biotechnology will be ₹1,000 crore and the Wellcome Trust, UK will bring in ₹500 crore. The BRCP was launched in 2008-09 for biomedical ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Meeting national targets of cutting PM2.5 pollution by 30 per cent can help bring down prevalence of diseases such as hypertension, COPD and anaemia from the current nearly five per cent to three per cent among women of reproductive age. Researchers and experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Climate Trends, a research-based consulting and capacity building initiative in Delhi, have developed a 'Health Benefit Assessment Dashboard' based on data ga ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A reinfection with the SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19 disease, doubled the risk of developing long Covid among children, according to a large study published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The findings involving over 460,000 children and adolescents across 40 paediatric hospitals in the US found that after the first Covid infection, about 904 children per million developed long Covid within six months. Following a reinfection, this numbe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Following the tragic deaths of six children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district from acute kidney failure, the Union health ministry has launched a comprehensive, multi-agency investigation. A team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been deployed to the region, officials familiar with the matter said. Health officials strongly suspect a contaminated cough syrup is responsible for the fatalities. Preliminary reports suggest the over-the-counter medicine may ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who secured India its political freedom, was far ahead of his time when he said, 'Sanitation is more important than independence'. For Gandhi, a truly free India was not just politically independent but also socially awakened, where hygiene and dignity walked hand in hand. Unfortunately, these timeless and powerful words of wisdom by Gandhi were consigned to oblivion by successive governments in the entire history of in ...Read More >
A monumental increase of more than 400% in infections from a dangerous drug-resistant bacteria known as New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE) suggests a growing risk for life-threatening illnesses and deaths with limited treatment options, based on two recent reports. New data in the Annals of Internal Medicine and the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) show spikes in NDM-CRE, a type of gram-negative bacteria often treated wit ...Read More >
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