NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked states and Union Territories to intensify inspections across fruit markets, mandis and storage facilities amid concerns over the continued use of banned and unsafe ripening agents such as calcium carbide.In a directive issued on Thursday, the regulator reiterated that calcium carbide—commonly referred…
UAE approves Foundayo obesity pill offering needle-free weight loss / Image: File In a major healthcare shift, the UAE has approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral obesity pill developed by Eli Lilly. The decision by the Emirates Drug Establishment places the country among the first globally to introduce a needle-free alternative to injectable weight-loss treatments.This…
Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer produced a moment of brilliance on the field, pulling off a stunning mid-air relay catch that left fans at the Wankhede Stadium in awe. The effort also drew priceless reactions from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who watched it unfold from near the…
JAC Class 9th result 2026 released JAC Class 9th result 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the Class 9 result today, April 17, 2026 for the current academic session. Students who appeared for the exam can now check their results online.The results are available on the official websites, which are jacresults.com and jac.jharkhand.gov.in….
The curtain has risen on Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’, a project that reunites him with filmmaker Priyadarshan. Early feedback on X reveals a polarized audience; while some hail it as a ‘chaotic gem’ that skillfully mixes comedy and fright, others walked away underwhelmed. How the film performs at the box office is crucial for Kumar’s…
A Bikaner family’s emotional farewell to a deer they raised for 18 months offers profound parenting lessons. The video highlights how children learn love and responsibility through lived experiences, not just words. It underscores the difference between love and ownership, emphasizing the importance of respecting nature and allowing wild animals to return to their habitat,…
Matka King review: ‘Matka King’ is loosely based on the infamous exploits of real-life cotton trader Ravi Khatri, who created a highly addictive gambling game out of the humble earthen pot in the Bombay of the 60s. Vijay Varma plays Brij Bhatti, whose sharp brains and an endless capacity to keep his eye on the…
Shares of renewable energy company Waaree Renewable Technologies saw a sharp rally on Friday after the company reported strong quarterly earnings. The stock jumped over 13 per cent intraday to a high of Rs 1,202, as the March-quarter performance surpassed market expectations and boosted investor confidence. Waaree Renewable delivered a robust performance in the fourth…
India’s residential real estate market is seeing a shift in how homebuyers evaluate property purchases, with emphasis on long-term value, risk assessment and asset quality. “The era of the ‘price per square foot’ obsession is over. Today’s buyer is evaluating the overall value ecosystem of a home,” said Nagabushana Reddy, CEO, Founder and Managing Director,…
Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple Energy has launched the much-anticipated Simple Ultra. This EV is said to be India’s longest-range electric scooter with a claimed IDC range of 400 km. It has been priced at Rs 2.35 lakh, ex-showroom. The model is now available for purchase and test rides, with deliveries already underway across the country….
