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DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical orderGlobal security faces growing challenges. DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh stresses the need for stronger preparedness against chemical, ...- High TPC levels! Dark, degraded oil found in popular fast food chain: Study explains its impact on your healthA recent food safety scare has put the spotlight on reused cooking oil risks after a KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad was reportedly found...
- Love roasted chana dal? Doctor shows how it can damage the liverA popular Indian snack, roasted chana, is under scrutiny due to the illegal use of Auramine O, an industrial dye. This synthetic chemical, ...
- Ammonium nitrate, other hazardous chemicals under scanner as Delhi Police tighten rules after Red Fort blastFollowing the Red Fort blast, Delhi Police are reviewing how hazardous chemicals like ammonium nitrate are stored and used. They are also t...
- Police conduct verification of fertiliser dealers in J-K's Doda; examine trade recordsPolice in Doda conducted checks on fertiliser dealers to ensure compliance and prevent misuse of chemicals. Special teams inspected shops a...
- 'White-collar' terror: Focus on how accused managed to get huge quantity of Ammonium NitrateAmmonium Nitrate is a dual-use chemical, widely valued as a popular nitrogen fertiliser and used extensively in the construction sector for...
- Cough syrup advisory: Check names of three banned toxic syrups and five harmful ingredients parents should watch out forIndia has declared three cough syrups toxic following the deaths of at least 17 children. Investigations revealed high levels of diethylene...
- Fentanyl crisis takes center stage in US-China trade negotiations: Here’s whyFentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become a key point of contention in US-China trade talks. The US accuses China of enabling fentany...
- Russian use of chemical weapons against Ukraine 'widespread', Dutch defence minister saysDutch intelligence indicates Russia is using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Chloropicrin, a choking agent, is allegedly dropped from d...
- Dangerous social media trend among youth - chroming; what it is and what you need to knowChroming is a hazardous craze in which young people use deadly chemicals found in ordinary items to get high. Experts warn of severe health...
- 11-year-old dies of cardiac arrest during social media challenge. What parents need to know about chroming?11-year-old Tommie-lee Gracie Billington passed away after a cardiac arrest in Greenset Close, Lancaster, UK. A family member revealed the ...
- India, US agree to share more information to curb illegal opioid tradeThe US and India discussed information sharing on the illegal trade of opioids, such as fentanyl, and countering terrorism. They focused on...
- Read the tea leaves: Climate change taking toll on Darjeeling tea gardens and workersVarsha*, a 34-year-old tea garden worker, doesn't have a string of degrees, isn't privy to decision making in the estate but knows only too...
- New York: Sales of Whipped Cream Canisters banned for under 21. Check out why'Whippets', present as a propellant in the cartridges, are harmful to teens, and the law was enforced because of the rising concerns that m...
- Restrict use of pain reliever Tapentadol: Child rights panel urges government“The chairperson, NCPCR recommended to examine the issue to notify the drug under Schedule H 1 of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945,” another...
- M-Cat, Crystal Meth abuse a growing concern for India: NCB reportThe introduction of drugs like methamphetamine (crystal meth) and Mephedrone (M-Cat/Meow-Meow) have pushed the demand for illicit drugs and...
- Smuggling of synthetic and 'party' drugs pose new challenge for India and BangladeshBoth the countries decided to share intelligence regarding these drugs, available easily under names like 'Speed' and 'Ecstasy'.
- Govt to regulate free movement of ammonium nitrateThe government has decided to control free movement of ammonium nitrate in order to restrict its use as explosives by terrorists.
- Mumbai terror attack: India set to regulate use of ammonium nitrateThe government is set to classify ammonium nitrate as an “explosive” to help law enforcement agencies track the use and transit of this che...
- Centre to tighten rules to counter explosives abuseAlarmed by the spate of bomb blasts during recent times, the government has decided to tighten rules governing production, import, storage ...
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