Karnataka's Food Safety Department just issued a heads-up about some scary stuff found in 12 bakery cakes. They've banned artificial food colors, and it's raising concerns about popular options like red velvet and black forest. Bakeries need to get their act together to keep us all safe.
Things are heating up in the Israel conflict, and it's got everyone wondering how it affects India. This whole situation is changing fast, so it's something the government and we citizens need to keep an eye on.
CSIR-CCMB is setting up a new Animal BSL-3 facility to boost research on infectious diseases. Covering 6,000 sq.ft, this spot will let scientists run important experiments on small animals, helping us be ready for any future pandemics. Director Vinay Kumar Nandicoori stresses how crucial this facility is for testing vaccines and keeping the public safe.
India is worried about the rising tensions in the Middle East after Iran fired a ton of missiles at Israel. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asking everyone to chill out and focus on talking things through to avoid more chaos.
SAgriculture Minister P. Prasad just kicked off a new Sewage Treatment Plant at the Alappuzha General Hospital. He really stressed the need to crack down on illegal waste dumping and wants everyone to get involved in keeping things clean. This plant, which cost ₹3.45 crore, is all about making sure wastewater is treated properly in the area.
Andhra Pradesh's CM, N. Chandrababu Naidu, just announced that they're ditching user charges for garbage collection right away. He’s got some cool plans to turn waste into electricity and compost, all while dreaming big for a cleaner state by 2047 with a new public-private partnership deal.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw just revealed a cool ₹60,000 crore investment opportunity in West Bengal, but it all hinges on the state's cooperation. With 61 railway projects stuck because of land issues, he stressed the need for everyone to come together to speed up development for the public good.
The Maharashtra government has set up a Commission of Inquiry to look into the police shooting of Akshay Shinde, who was accused in a school sexual assault case. This commission, led by retired Chief Justice Dilip Bhosale, will dig into what went down on September 23, 2024.
Two women officers from the Indian Navy, Lt. Commander Dilna K. and Lt. Commander Roopa A., kicked off an epic global sailing trip from Goa on October 2, 2024. They’re set to sail 21,600 nautical miles over eight months, showing off their skills and bravery as they tackle some tough waters.
Some unqualified people have tricked their way into registering as doctors in Rajasthan using fake certificates. The Rajasthan Medical Council didn’t do their homework on these docs, which led to several officials getting the boot. Now, the Anti Corruption Bureau is digging into this mess.