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India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
India-Oman CEPA kicks inThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is now active. Indian exporters of textiles, leather, plastics, and more will g...
Anand Mahindra warns tourists not to visit this Indian state if they have habit of throwing trash on roads: 'Don’t even think...'Anand Mahindra Praises Sikkim’s Strict Cleanliness Culture: Anand Mahindra praised Sikkim’s strong culture of cleanliness after sharing vir...
Barrow, not stealA trader smuggled wheelbarrows across borders for years. A man bought a globally manufactured toaster that exploded. The US and China negot...
Ajmer Sharif cleric demands national animal status for cow, ban on slaughter, beef exportA cleric from Ajmer Sharif has urged the Indian government to officially designate the cow as the national animal. With Eid-ul-Azha approac...
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
NEET UG 2026: NTA lists prohibited items, warns candidates of disqualificationNEET UG 2026 aspirants, mark your calendars for May 3rd! The NTA has issued strict exam day guidelines, prohibiting items like mobile phone...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
No litter, no smoking, no spitting: Odisha’s tribal village is attracting tourists for its cleanliness. But there’s more.Babojola village in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, is a model of civic sense. Women sweep the village thrice daily. Plastic is banned, and smoking and...
Ban on single-use plastics kicks in: Check the banned items and how much you may be finedEarbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene (thermocol) for decora...
Single-use plastic banned in India from today. Here are some eco-friendly alternativesSome of these green options will make life hassle-free.
Single-use plastics will be banned in India from July 1The production, importation, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of certain single-use plastic items that have a low utility and a high p...
Industry seeks clarity on single-use plastic ban; officials say each state following its own policies is fragmenting industryIndustry has urged the Centre to issue clear guidelines on phasing out single use plastics by 2022. Companies said an outright ban would es...
Single-use plastics won't be allowed within 100 metres of monuments
Govt to launch plastic waste collection drive from September 11To collect 10,000 tons of plastic by Gandhi Jayanti for recycling and disposal by October 2.
India’s efforts for global phase-out of single use plastics at UN Environment Assembly failThe United States was opposed the idea of a time-bound phase out of single-use plastics.
Govt puts complete ban on import of solid plastic waste
Airports Authority of India bans single-use plastic itemsIt said that on the basis of a third-party assessment carried out by Quality Council of India (QCI), 16 of its airports have been declared ...