Violations of the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act, meant to protect breastfeeding from predatory marketing of baby food companies, have multiplied of late and activists blame this on government inaction on earlier violations.The violations are in the form of companies sponsoring seminars and conferences by doctors as well as doctors who promote baby food through…
Sophie Devine (Photo Credit: @ICC on X) New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has identified co-hosts India and Sri Lanka, as well as defending champions Australia, as formidable opponents to face off against in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, starting on September 30.New Zealand, who won the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, are aiming to…
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday offered condolences to the family members of those who died due to the torrential rains and floods in Kolkata, and urged both the state and central governments to move quickly to bring the city back to normal.Kolkata has been struggling with heavy rains leaving many areas, including Salt Lake…
(Image credits: Screen grab from video posted by X @PIB_India) The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a four-lane section on the Sahebganj-Bettiah NH-139W, a key highway connecting Patna with north-western Bihar.The 79-km project, part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, will cost Rs 3,822 crore and is expected to enhance connectivity, cut travel time, and…
NEW DELHI: After six decades of service, the Indian Air Force’s iconic MiG-21 fighter jets will officially bow out on September 26, closing a defining chapter in India’s air power. The last remaining MiG-21s, flown by No. 23 Squadron “Panthers,” will be formally retired at a decommissioning ceremony and ceremonial flypast at the Chandigarh Air…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages to railway employees, with a financial implication of Rs 1,865.68 crore.The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit about 10.91 lakh non-gazetted employees of the Indian Railways. The bonus is paid annually…
Amrita Rao may have debuted with the 2002 film ‘Ab Ke Baras’ but she catapulted to success with the 2003 hit film, ‘Ishq Vishk’. The film not only made her a household name but also earned her recognition alongside Shahid Kapoor. Amrita Rao’s first magazine cover caused disappointment One of the first setbacks came with…
Ishant Sharma said that he feels bad for the current crop of Pakistan players and them having to face India (Images via Getty Images) India’s veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma has said he feels sorry for the current Pakistan side, pointing out that the team is already under relentless pressure from its own fans and…
Timeless Aromas, Modern Twist Amina AshrafFrom the narrow lanes of Chowk and Hazratganj to luxury shelves across the world, Lucknow and Kannauj’s itra have come a long way. Once the pride of royalty and later overshadowed by chemical sprays, they are now finding their way back into people’s lives. Their story is not just about…
UP’s traders, consumers to gain most from GST reforms: CM Yogi Adityanath LUCKNOW : Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the reduction in GST rates is providing significant benefits to consumers, traders, and entrepreneurs in the state. Addressing a press conference at Universal Booksellers in Hazratganj on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi…