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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...
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...
New Banksy mural of judge beating a protester outside London court covered up by court staff, Elon Musk reacts amid outrageBanksy's latest artwork, depicting a judge assaulting a protester, appeared near London's Royal Courts of Justice, but authorities quickly ...
Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in UKThe devolved regions of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are expected to follow on with their legislation later in the year to make it ...
Over 80 pc people support cutting plastic production to save biodiversity, climate: SurveyGreenpeace's survey across 19 countries reveals significant support for cutting plastic production, transitioning to reusable packaging, an...
India keeping tabs on WTO pact for plastic pollutionOfficials said India's per capita usage of plastics is low and the country has already banned single-use plastic and that Multilateral Envi...
England to ban single-use plastic cutlery, plates from OctThe move is part of a wider push to protect the environment by clamping down on waste that blights the countryside and oceans and by reduci...
UK to ban plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups: All you need to knowThe UK government was aiming to ban single-use plastics shortly after the public consultation held in February. However, the political turm...
Plastic pollution vs food waste: When tackling both becomes a challenge, be mindful of what you put on your plateAccording to UN data, 20 to 30 per cent of food produced is wasted.
New UK sanctions against Russia, Belarus target USD 2 billion worth of trade"The UK is today announcing a new package of sanctions on Russia and Belarus targeting Pound 1.7 billion (USD 2 billion) worth of trade in ...
Tougher travel rules to contain spread of COVID-19 come into force in UKThose arriving will have to pre-book and pay 1,750 pounds to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels, covering the cost ...
The world's 2-billion-ton trash problem just got more alarmingThe dumping of rich countries’ unwanted waste has fuelled a media storm the world over.
The plastic menace: How mankind is treating oceans as a global trash canWhen UN member countries come together in New York for the Oceans Conference in June, addressing marine litter will be a priority.
- Ban disposal of micro-plastic into sea, fishers forum urges Centre
The National Fisherfolk Forum (NFF) has urged the central government to ban the disposal of micro-plastic into the sea.
Health ministry backs use of PET medicine bottlesThe Drugs Technical Advisory Board had in May called for a ban on PET for bottling medicines used by children and pregnant women.
Government says PET bottles fine for medicines but NGT decision awaitedDrug companies use PET as it’s lighter and cheaper than glass besides being less prone to breakage, making pharmaceuticals a key market for...
British inmates, mentored by celebrity chefs, serve fine dining to publicUK’s leading chefs work for charity, including Albert Roux, Antonio Carluccio, Giorgio Locatelli & Cyrus Todiwala.
Ready to eat: KFC set to bring edible packaging in IndiaKFC will pilot the project in Bengaluru, keeping in mind the Karnataka govern ment's ban on plastic that was imposed last month.
Delhi Government open to use of 'biodegradable' plastic bagsThe city government is open to allowing "biodegradable" plastic carry bags in the national capital and may convey this to the Delhi High Co...
Britain dumps its garbage on Indian soilThe waste collected weekly across UK for recycling is being shipped and dumped in India, according to a probe. It is shipped to a waste bla...