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No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine productsKarnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkh...14 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST- Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban dataLocal heads of YouTube owner Google, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, Snapchat and TikTok fronted a Senate inquiry as lawmakers pressed t...14 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- Nearly 600 California workers have developed an incurable lung disease while making ‘quartz’ countertops since 2019; 65 needed lung transplants and 31 diedCalifornia has seen nearly 600 engineered-stone workers diagnosed with silicosis since 2019. Many workers experienced severe lung disease, ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
- Supreme Court raps FSSAI over warning labels on high-salt, sugar and fat packaged foodsThe Supreme Court on Thursday questioned FSSAI over its reluctance to mandate warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar and satu...14 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
- FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...13 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- DMRC urges public to avoid kite flying near elevated Metro lines ahead of Independence DayDelhi Metro Rail Corporation warns against flying kites near elevated lines. Kite strings can disrupt services and pose serious safety risk...12 Aug, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we knowMajor social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict y...12 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one yearKarnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxica...12 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- 'If your child gets lost or separated in public...': Ex-army doctor shares 5 rules parents should teachAn ex-army doctor has shared a child safety plan for parents to follow if children get separated in a crowded public place. The advice incl...12 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
- Parliamentary standing committee on transport suggests overhaul of the state bus transport systemHeaded by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar, the committee on transport, tourism and culture presented its 392nd report on “Enabling Inclusive, D...11 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe foodKarnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...11 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addictionThe San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling re...11 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- Attempt to murder charge against passenger who tried to open exit gate of Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flightPolice added an attempt to murder charge against a passenger on a Kochi-bound flight. He allegedly tried to open the emergency exit and dam...08 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy productsUttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemic...08 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
- New York City issues cease-and-desist notices to Amazon, Walmart, Target over illegal e-bikesNew York City has ordered forty-two online retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes. These devices allegedly exceed speed and safety limit...07 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Pressured by Tesla, European regulators keep 'Full Self-Driving' safety data secretThe Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's FSD system, but refuses to share safety evaluation details. RDW cites Tesla's demands for commerci...06 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Washington forest campgrounds and trailheads are closing after inspections found root-rot-weakened trees that could fall near visitorsCampgrounds in Washington's Capitol State Forest are closed due to hazardous trees. Laminated root rot fungus infects Douglas-fir trees fro...31 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
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