Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
West Bengal mid-day meal row: Which is a better source of protein, eggs or soya?A controversy has erupted in West Bengal as state-run schools may cease serving eggs under ISKCON's midday meal program. ISKCON asserts tha...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countriesIndia has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declarati...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreakFrance on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of ...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Something unexpected is happening to sea turtles, and scientists can’t fully explain itSea turtle nesting study: Loggerhead sea turtles in Cabo Verde are nesting earlier, a sign of adaptation to warmer seas. However, this come...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Talk of a bubble is an 'insult to AI' says SoftBank's SonMasayoshi Son, SoftBank's CEO, dismissed concerns about an AI bubble, calling it an "insult to AI" and emphasising its nascent stage with v...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Imposing vegetarianism: TMC's Derek O'Brien targets BJP over Bengal mid-day mealTrinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Beng...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores Ind...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Power Plate Meals recalls nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf products sold in three statesPower Plate meals usda recall: A recall is underway for approximately 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. Power Pl...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Kerala reports 10 new Shigella cases; Nipah contained, Ebola vigil intensifiedKerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, reporting 10 new cases and a yearly total of 226. While Nipah virus spread has bee...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
9 animal dads who put human fathers to shame this Father's DayAnimal fathers display some of the most fascinating parenting behaviors in nature. From seahorses where males carry pregnancies, to giant w...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
USFDA concludes inspection at Jubilant HollisterStier's Spokane plant with 8 observationsJubilant Pharmova announced its US subsidiary, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, underwent a USFDA inspection. The facility in Spokane, Washingt...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential con...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
FDA expands recall to all Clover Hill Dairy cheeses after listeria found in products and facilityUS food safety authorities have expanded a cheese recall due to Listeria contamination, now encompassing all products from Clover Hill Dair...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Bombay HC admits Preity Zinta plea against social media, AI firms in deepfake disputeThe Bombay High Court has permitted Preity Zinta to sue over a dozen firms, including social media and AI websites, for infringing her pers...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Eggs in dosa? Mumbai influencer’s easy egg pesarettu recipe can turn boring breakfasts into a fancy restaurant mealTired of boring breakfasts. Food influencer Salonie Malkar offers a delicious solution. She presents egg pesarettu, a protein-rich twist on...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST