The draft electoral rolls published after the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision in Karnataka have shown unusually high levels of deletions. Statewide, approximately 1.08 crore names were removed, reducing the electorate from 5.54 crore to 4.46 crore—a contraction of 19.5 percent, or roughly one in every five previously registered voters. The scale and…
Three months before a catastrophic flash flood devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region, officials from both countries sat down in Kathmandu to discuss the very risks that would later unfold. On 27 May 2026, roughly ten Nepali officials and about a dozen Chinese counterparts, including representatives from the Tibet region, met to strengthen cooperation on monitoring…
MTV Roadies is preparing for its 21st season under a new title, Roadies REBIRTH. The announcement confirms the return of Rannvijay Singha as host and sets auditions for September in four cities. A Phoenix-themed logo and an early teaser have already begun building interest around what the makers describe as a fresh chapter for the…
Eating healthy does not always mean following a strict diet, counting every calorie, or removing your favourite foods completely. A better approach is to understand how to build a balanced plate that gives your body a useful mix of vegetables, protein, grains, healthy fats and other important nutrients. The idea is simple enough to use…
India is moving closer to stricter warning labels on packaged foods, and Nestlé has now called for greater consultation with food manufacturers before the new system is finalised. The proposed food warning labels in India are aimed at making it easier for consumers to identify products containing high amounts of sugar, salt and fat. The…
The Supreme Court of India has issued a clear two-week ultimatum to the Centre on the long-pending issue of front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat. Emphasising that public health cannot be compromised, the Court has linked the matter to the fundamental right to life under Article 21 and…
The Supreme Court has made it clear that the panel investigating alleged police excesses during the Jantar Mantar protests will continue working under its direct supervision. The development comes after petitioners questioned the composition of the committee and sought changes in its structure. Court Steps Into Probe A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of…
Sugar prices in India have jumped sharply in recent weeks, creating fresh worries for households, sweet makers, food companies, and policymakers before the festive season. reports that agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has blamed lower production, shrinking stocks, delayed government action, and some diversion of sugarcane towards ethanol for the growing pressure. The latest sugar price…
The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals for their alleged involvement in the trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The action forms part of a broader campaign announced by Washington to restrict Iran’s access to revenue from energy sales and related commercial networks. Details of the Sanctions…
IRDAI action against Niva Bupa has put the insurer’s branch expansion plans on hold for six months after the regulator found non-compliance with prescribed Expense of Management limits during FY 2024-25. The order, issued on August 19, 2026, prevents Niva Bupa Health Insurance from opening new places of business during the restriction period. The development…