FSSAI proposes ‘HIGH SUGAR’, ‘HIGH SALT’ warning labels on packaged foods

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New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to roll out a front-of-pack red warning label for processed food items and beverages that are high in sugar, salt, or fat content so that consumers can make an informed choice. "The warning label shall indicate the applicable declaration, such as 'HIGH FAT', 'HIGH SUGAR', 'HIGH SALT' and/or 'HIGHLY SWEETENED BEVERAGE' ... to enable consumers to readily identify...

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CISF signs MoU with DFI to bolster drone threat response

CISF signs MoU with DFI

New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has inked a pact with a non-government organisation to enhance the counter-drone capabilities of its personnel in securing vital installations under its security cover, especially in the aviation, nuclear and space domains. A statement issued by the force Friday said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone Federation of India (DFI) will facilitate structured engagements with Indian drone startups and technology companies...

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Nepal denies refusing foreign aid, prioritises own security forces for rescue

Kathmandu: Nepal Friday denied refusing assistance from friendly countries and the international community, saying it wants to prioritise maximum deployment of its own security forces, which are familiar with local environmental conditions and rugged terrain. Nepal is carrying out rescue and relief operations at an immense level, after a massive flash flood swept through Rasuwa and other parts of central Nepal Wednesday, killing hundreds and causing widespread damage to settlements, roads,...

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Appellate court cannot enhance sentence without appeal by State, victim: Supreme Court

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said an appellate court cannot enhance the sentence of a convict on its own, in the absence of an appeal preferred by the State or the victim or the complainant. The significant observation was made by the apex court in a sensational triple-murder case, in which a former vice-chancellor of the Calicut University, his wife and their security guard were killed. A bench of Justices...

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NTA revamp: Centre appoints two directors, joint director after NEET row

New Delhi: Continuing the revamp of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the NEET UG row, the Central government appointed two new directors and a joint director to the key examination agency, official documents showed on Friday. According to official orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on August 27, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)...

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NC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to resign from party, Lok Sabha in November

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Friday announced that he will resign from both the party and the Lok Sabha in November, citing differences with the party’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir’s political future. In a detailed letter addressed to NC president Farooq Abdullah, Mehdi justified his decision, saying Abdullah’s recent remarks...

CISF signs MoU with DFI

CISF signs MoU with DFI to bolster drone threat response

New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has inked a pact with a non-government organisation to enhance the counter-drone capabilities of its personnel in securing vital installations under its security cover, especially in the aviation, nuclear and space domains. A statement issued by the force Friday said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone Federation...

Nepal denies refusing foreign aid, prioritises own security forces for rescue

Kathmandu: Nepal Friday denied refusing assistance from friendly countries and the international community, saying it wants to prioritise maximum deployment of its own security forces, which are familiar with local environmental conditions and rugged terrain. Nepal is carrying out rescue and relief operations at an immense level, after a massive flash flood swept through Rasuwa and other...

Nepal flood rescue: Jaishankar meets 21 pilgrims returning to India

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Friday said that a group of 21 individuals from Tamil Nadu, who had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, was rescued by the Nepal Army in the wake of the devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country. Upon their arrival at the Delhi airport, the Union minister met...

Tribal welfare scam- Karnataka minister Nagendra resigns

Valmiki scam row: Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns from Cabinet

Bengaluru: Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra Friday announced his resignation from the Cabinet, saying he was stepping down to ensure that the Congress party and its leadership were not embarrassed by the controversy surrounding the alleged Valmiki tribal welfare corporation scam. Speaking at a joint press conference at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Nagendra became emotional...

 

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