Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and moreWeather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is antic...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Diageo agrees to reformulate India whisky, rum drinks after flavouring breach, sources sayDiageo has agreed to reformulate some of its best-selling whisky and rum brands in India after the food safety regulator banned them in som...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Cardamom or pan masala? Why Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA action over Vimal adsMaharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has warned Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over advertisements for Vimal cardamoms, ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as chipmakers rally on strong earningsChinese and Hong Kong equities advanced, led by technology and semiconductor stocks following strong corporate earnings, while consumer and...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Delhi High Court to hear on Monday CBI's challenge to discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in excise caseThe Delhi High Court will hear the CBI's petition challenging a trial court order. This order had discharged AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal an...
16 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
HC stays FSSAI ban on pre-packed whisky, rum of Khargone firmThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed an FSSAI order banning whisky and rum sales. This interim order was passed on August 6, preventing...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
BJP opposes Karnataka’s ban on gutkha, says it would hurt areca growersKarnataka's one-year ban on gutkha has met with opposition from the BJP, who warn that the decision could adversely affect nearly 1.5 crore...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
SC seeks CCI response in Kerala State Beverages Corp caseThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Competition Commission of India and others. This follows an appeal by the Confederation of ...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Sweet seller used aluminum foil on Kaju Katli instead of silver foil, was sentenced to 3 years jail; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to this reasonMan sentenced to three years jail for using aluminum foil in Kaju Katli instead of silver foil; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to food insp...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Diageo India unit tells court rum ban lacked due process: ReportUnited Spirits challenges a government ban on its popular rum in Maharashtra. The company argues the prohibition order was issued without f...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
No question of reviewing liquor prohibition law in Bihar: JD(U)The JD(U) party has rejected any review of Bihar's prohibition law. This law was implemented in April 2016 by former Chief Minister Nitish ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
In 190 years, England witnesses driest month, now Britain usually known for its unpredictable wet weather faces third drought in five yearsBritain is now experiencing a flash drought caused by a combination of very low rainfall and higher temperatures. Rivers, reservoirs, and...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.12 AM IST
India warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleadingIndia's food safety regulator has warned Diageo about misleading whisky maturation claims. The FSSAI stated that most of the product was no...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Gujarat govt bans analogue paneer, cheese and butter citing public health concernsGujarat has banned the production and sale of analogue paneer. This decision protects public health and the state's dairy sector. Food safe...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
364 metric tonnes of banned Pakistan-origin dates seized at Kandla, routed via UAE to bypass banDRI seizes 364 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth ₹3 crore at Kandla Port after importers allegedly declared them as UAE good...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
August 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closedAugust 2026 includes two designated dry days for alcohol sales prohibition. Independence Day on August fifteenth and Eid-e-Milad on August ...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.19 PM IST