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Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that callCalifornia wildfire survivors gain new protections with the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. This legislation establishes the nation's first scie...- PIL challenges Centre’s HPV vaccination drive, seeks Supreme Court intervention over consent, safety and accountabilityA petition challenges the HPV vaccination program's implementation. It alleges violations of constitutional rights regarding informed conse...
- 'No fake Abhayrab vaccine exported': Indian Immunologicals clarifies after Delhi Police seize counterfeit rabies vaccine batchIndian Immunologicals confirmed no counterfeit Abhayrab vaccine batch was exported. Four individuals were arrested by Delhi Police after se...
- Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has taken action against 12,083 establis...
- Warning needed for even single excess ingredient: Plea in SC seeks changes to FSSAI rulesIn a significant legal move, a Supreme Court petition is calling for the FSSAI's food warning labels to be implemented in full, without del...
- Let's know what we eat: The type of front-of-pack labels consumers actually needAs India confronts a rising tide of obesity and associated health conditions, the clarity of front-of-pack labelling is becoming crucial. L...
- Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
- NBFCs must use AI, strengthen underwriting as credit growth accelerates: RBI Deputy Governor MurmuReserve Bank of India Deputy Governor S C Murmu urged NBFCs to use AI and machine learning tools. He emphasized stronger risk management an...
- In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...
- Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...
- Quote of the Day by Carmen Electra: “If you are thinking every day, ‘I have to get to the gym’ and… – Inspiring lessons on health, fitness, daily routine, lifestyle and why consistency is better than obsession by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on healthy habits and disciplineQuote of the Day by Carmen Electra: Carmen Electra’s quote, “If you are thinking every day, ‘I have to get to the gym’ and ‘I have to lose ...
- Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
- Dubai health regulator bans exaggerated medical claims on social media by doctors and influencersDubai's health authority has banned exaggerated medical claims on social media. Healthcare facilities are now responsible for influencer co...
- Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...
- Water, water everywhere: Grand Canyon's flood paradox leaves South Rim high and dryDeadly flooding at Grand Canyon has severed the South Rim's water supply. This event has caused indefinite lodging closures and economic da...
- Kiren Rijiju says Ladakh will get special provisions under Article 371 soonLadakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered strict enforcement of food safety norms across the Union Territory, warning nearly 8,800 food busi...
- Food safety row: Eateries' body says fix the problem, not the blameSeveral prominent Indian restaurants face hygiene violation allegations from consumers and regulators. NRAI president emphasizes fixing pro...
- Ladakh orders strict food safety checks, warns 8,800 FBOs of Rs 10 lakh penalty, jail for violationsLadakh administration orders strict food safety crackdown on nearly 8,800 food business operators. Penalties range up to ten lakh rupees an...
- Study says wildfire smoke turns rain into liquid fertilizer packed with essential nutrientsWildfire smoke is transforming rainfall into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for ecosystems. This phenomenon, known as smoke-rain days, is becom...
- In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...
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