India protecting industry from unfair trade practices of certain countries: Piyush GoyalIndia is committed to dialogue and cooperation to address global trade challenges. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that ...
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for newsTech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently ...
Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
Coal minister flags unregulated expansion of online pharmaciesUnion minister G Kishan Reddy has written to the health minister about concerns over online pharmacies. These platforms are accused of deep...
The inland taipan carries enough venom to kill dozens of humans, yet most Australians will never encounter one in the wildMeet the Inland Taipan, Australia's incredible snake with venom so powerful it's considered one of the deadliest in the world. Fortunately,...
A 7-year-old found a strange fossil in the Badlands, and scientists were stunned by what it was: It belonged to a member of an extinct family of saber-toothed cat-like mammalsA young visitor to Badlands National Park made an extraordinary find. Seven-year-old Kylie Ferguson discovered the fossilized skull of an a...
How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...
Chemists’ strike: CDSCO moves to prevent shortagesThe CDSCO has advised state drug controllers to prevent drug scarcity during the AIOCD's proposed e-pharmacy strike on May 20. Measures inc...
Pharmacy associations to skip strike, major medicine disruption unlikelyIndia's drug regulator is actively reviewing concerns from retail chemists about e-pharmacies. The All India Organisation of Chemists and D...
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...
Bee, wasp, or hornet nest? Why the wrong guess can quickly turn dangerousIdentifying stinging insect nests is crucial before removal, as bees, wasps, and hornets exhibit different behaviors and defensive reaction...
Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
India to host 4th India-Africa Forum Summit after a decade, focus on strategic partnership, investment and innovation across AfricaIndia is hosting its fourth Africa summit this month. The event will focus on India's partnership with Africa. High-level meetings and busi...
Healthcare isn't a luxury: Balancing private equity growth with patient affordability in IndiaPrivate equity has boosted India’s healthcare capacity and efficiency, but rising costs and premiums risk limiting access. Strong regulatio...