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It's Ramdev's turn now, Patanjali noodles under FSSAI scanner

It's Ramdev's turn now, Patanjali noodles under FSSAI scanner

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has been served notice by the government for violating food safety norms in manufacturing atta noodles

SC protects Akhil Gogoi from arrest in anti-CAA stir case

SC protects Akhil Gogoi from arrest in anti-CAA stir case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Earlier, the high court had permitted the NIA to seek framing of charges in the special court against Gogoi and three of his associates in connection with anti-CAA protests and suspected Maoist links.

FSSAI draft norms for food importers likely by Dec-end

FSSAI draft norms for food importers likely by Dec-end

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Some packaged food makers have welcomed the move.

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Prospects For India's Youth: Cloudy, With High Chance Of Thunder And Lightning

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The country's demographic dividend is dissipating, with seriously adverse consequences for young India, asserts Shankar Acharya, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

Govt mulls 10% cap on trans fat in vegetable oil

Govt mulls 10% cap on trans fat in vegetable oil

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

In a bid to reduce the risk of heart ailments from intake of trans fat (TFA) packaged foods, the government is mulling a cap of 10 per cent on TFA in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, an autonomous statutory body administered by the ministry of health and family welfare, has come up with a draft on this that it has presented to the stakeholders. It plans to introduce the cap by January 2010.

'Bommai will struggle to lead BJP to victory in Karnataka'

'Bommai will struggle to lead BJP to victory in Karnataka'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Some of his ministers have performed abysmally, and Bommai has faced an unwanted campaign of religious polarisation imposed by national BJP leaders.'

Businessman. Leader. Philanthropist. Role model. Convicted felon. Author

Businessman. Leader. Philanthropist. Role model. Convicted felon. Author

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Rajat Gupta, 70, the first Indian managing director of McKinsey and who of 17 months in US prison for insider trading, gets ready to tell his side of the story. And he is less than complimentary about Preet Bharara, then the famous crusading US attorney for the Southern District of New York. "The jury, the press and the public saw only... a 'cropped picture', he says. For someone whose life story was a model of the Great American Dream - an Indian of modest means who rose to the highest circles of politics and business, mingling with the White House and Davos crowd - his indictment in 2012 marked a stunning fall from grace. Many ascribed it to the hubris of the rich and powerful, says Kanika Datta.

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing".

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is investigating potentially fraudulent activities by an international syndicate attempting to corrupt the domestic game, it said in a statement on Friday.

'India is fastest-growing large economy in the world'

'India is fastest-growing large economy in the world'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'India has formed tremendous resilience and still a strong growth.'

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

One fallout of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification will be reflected in the Opposition's role in Parliament and related institutions.

India probes four cough syrups after 66 Gambian children's deaths

India probes four cough syrups after 66 Gambian children's deaths

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India's drug regulator has initiated a probe and sought further details from the WHO after the global health body issued an alert that cough syrups manufactured by an Indian firm could potentially be linked to the death of children in Gambia.

SC seeks govt's reply on plea seeking to regulate media

SC seeks govt's reply on plea seeking to regulate media

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Besides the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, a bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian also issued notices to the News Broadcasters Association, the News Broadcasting Standards Authority of India and the Press Council of India on the PIL filed by Delhi-based lawyer Reepak Kansal.

Crypto Bourses Under The Scanner

Crypto Bourses Under The Scanner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Crypto exchanges have been asked to furnish details this month itself.

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Amid news of a fuel shortage in some parts of the country and wider unrest over fuel issues in the neighbourhood, an analysis of the data from international tracker globalpetrolprices.com shows that the per litre price of petrol is higher in India than in seven out of its nine neighbours.

50 million doses of Covaxin set to expire in 2023

50 million doses of Covaxin set to expire in 2023

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Nearly 50 million doses of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin lying with the firm are set to expire early next year as there are no takers owing to poor demand, company sources said.

Avoid debates on Ayodhya issue: NBSA to TV channels

Avoid debates on Ayodhya issue: NBSA to TV channels

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The NBSA, a self regulating body for news channels, also advised channels that no footage of the demolition of the Babri Masjid is to be shown in any news item relating to the Ayodhya matter.

How fit is India's food regulator?

How fit is India's food regulator?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Recent data on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India show its commendable performance. But there is an urgent need to address certain issues related to the way it functions and its infrastructure, says A K Bhattacharya.

Tesco to withdraw misleading ads

Tesco to withdraw misleading ads

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The Advertising Standards Authority yesterday ruled that the company has shown an 'unfair' comparison in the advertisements to claim that a selection of goods sold at its stores are cheaper than those of rival retailers Asda and Wm Morrison. ASA said that 'ads must not appear again in their current form,' as it found that 'both ads were likely to mislead.'

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups raised issues, such as blockages in international wire transfers, disruptions due to threshold limits on withdrawals, lack of communication from US agencies, and the need for preferential access to credit, in a meeting with the government over the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and information technology, held a virtual meeting with over 450 members from start-ups, venture capitalists, and investors who have been directly affected by the closure of SVB. He assured them that the IT ministry would put together a list of suggestions and give it to the finance minister on behalf of start-ups.

Delhi brings back mask mandate amid surge in Covid cases

Delhi brings back mask mandate amid surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

In view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing of masks mandatory in public places and imposed a fine of Rs 500 on violators.

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

For a segment that thrives on promise more than performance, the country's start-up ecosystem is refusing to get carried away by the funding this calendar year. This has created the highest level of uninvested venture capital in seven years as investors wait for corrections in the working and - more importantly - valuation of start-ups while looking for cockroaches instead of unicorns. "Investors are now keen to invest in companies that have good top and bottom lines.

News broadcasters demand exemption from new IT rules

News broadcasters demand exemption from new IT rules

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) Thursday urged the government to 'exempt and exclude' the traditional television news media and its extended presence on the digital news platforms from the ambit of the IT Rules 2021, saying it is already 'sufficiently regulated' by various statutes, laws, guidelines, codes and regulations.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'By design or default, the BJP's election strategy militated against the very essence of Karnataka politics and the idea of Karnataka.'

Why Tesla Is In No Rush In India

Why Tesla Is In No Rush In India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

India is sceptical that Tesla might import into the country cars made in China. Tesla executives were in India last month and appear to have proposed a factory in the country. But do not be surprised if that does not happen in a hurry.

FIR against Snapdeal for flouting Maggi ban

FIR against Snapdeal for flouting Maggi ban

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Bombay High Court had revoked the ban on Maggi on October 19 paving the way for it to be back on shelves.

India among top 10 countries with highest Type 1 diabetes prevalence: Lancet

India among top 10 countries with highest Type 1 diabetes prevalence: Lancet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

This number is predicted to increase to 13.5-17.4 million people living with Type 1 diabetes by 2040, the researchers said.

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The AIFF was criticized for blaming cricket for India's poor showing in football, in which it is ranked 128 in the world.

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country's first GM food crop. The GEAC said the recommendation was valid for four years from the date the approval letter was issued. Further studies and coordinated trials will have to be conducted jointly with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) within two years, according to the minutes of the GEAC meeting held on October 18, which was released on Wednesday.

Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

In a statement, it said 198 properties in the state were partially damaged and 30 houses completely destroyed in the rains from July 31 to till date.

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The iconic touch screen handset iPhone, it seems, is not as smart as it claims, with the United Kingdom advertising watchdog on Wednesday banning a television ad for over-hyping its Internet capabilities and misleading the consumers.

Data Bill: Too much govt control will hit investments

Data Bill: Too much govt control will hit investments

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Significant controls and exemptions to the government under the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection bill 2022 are likely to make it harder for companies to invest in data centres and data processing activities in India, according to global technology industry body ITI. The ministry of electronics and IT has floated draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2022 and has invited comments on the same till January 2. "The Bill grants significant controls to the executive arm of GOI (Government of India) and delegates much of the detailed rulemaking authority to separate, as yet undefined processes.

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Gogoi was the only one whose bail was rejected by the court and he was released after spending 567 days in jail once Special NIA Judge Pranjal Das cleared him along with the three others of all charges.

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

For the first time in 20 years, Erdogan's political future is really on the line. He must now prove that he is a leader who can get things done and can mobilise effectively the machine of the state to provide relief to the affected people and help them rebuild their homes and their lives.

Sailor Sarvanan trains in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Sailor Sarvanan trains in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Saravanan will be competing in the Laser Standard Class.

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Adani group will invest Rs 10,700 crore into Lucknow airport's expansion so that its annual passenger handling capacity zooms from 4 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 39 MPPA. The airport's expansion plan received clearance from the Union environment ministry on December 15. However, the plan submitted to the ministry did not mention the deadline for the expansion.

Recipe: Easy Strawberry Trifle

Recipe: Easy Strawberry Trifle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

An easy dessert that can be quickly made with readymade vanilla cake and custard.