The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday seized Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines worth ₹73.24 lakh over alleged objectionable and misleading advertisements, including products manufactured by Divya Pharmacy and marketed under Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali brand. According to the FDA, simultaneous raids were carried out across Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Amravati, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Read More…
A single day of extreme heat can lead to nearly 3,400 excess deaths across India, while a five-day heatwave may cause close to 30,000 deaths, according to a new study by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley. The study was conducted by researchers Piyush Narang and Ashok Gadgil from the India Energy and Climate Read More…
Six labourers were killed and three others injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed over the Betwa river in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district early Friday, officials said. The accident occurred around 3 am between Parsani and Kandaur villages when a slab of the bridge under construction between Maurakandar and Kurara suddenly gave way. Read More…
A day after stepping down as Karnataka Chief Minister, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Friday to discuss his future role in the party and the formation of the new government in the state. The meeting took place at 10 Janpath, the residence of Sonia Gandhi. Siddaramaiah was accompanied by his Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the rate rising by ₹145 per gram, according to the latest market update. The price of one gram of 22-carat gold has increased to ₹14,450, while the rate for eight grams (one sovereign) has climbed to ₹1,15,600. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,940 Read More…
India is expected to receive 90 per cent of its long period average (LPA) rainfall during the Southwest monsoon season this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its second forecast for the Southwest monsoon, released on Friday, the IMD said rainfall across the country is likely to remain below normal overall. However, Read More…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for NEET-UG 2026 candidates to submit their bank account details for examination fee refunds till June 22. The move comes after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled amid allegations of a question paper leak and a fresh examination was announced. Earlier, while declaring the re-examination schedule for June Read More…
Authorities in Gujarat have begun isolating lions within a 10-kilometre radius of areas affected by suspected Babesia infection, following the recent deaths of lion cubs in the Gir Somnath and Amreli districts. State minister Arjun Modhwadia said the precautionary measures were initiated to prevent the possible spread of the infection among the lion population. Samples Read More…
Police on Thursday said 12 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack on vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate officials following searches conducted at the rented residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. According to police, more arrests are likely as several others, including local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, praising his courage, patriotism and contribution to social reform. In a post on X, Modi said Savarkar’s bravery, intellect and nationalist ideals would continue to inspire generations across the country. The Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the rare combination Read More…