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The inspection revealed incomplete manufacturing records, poor hygiene, inadequate quality-control systems and the omission of ingredients specified in approved Ayurvedic formulations

In a video, which went viral on social media on August 6, a young man, Kunal Kumar, was seen writhing in pain while lying on a hospital bed with his right leg plastered with a cardboard sheet and hand figures bandaged

Officials said the administration is monitoring the situation and will review the movement of pilgrims based on the weather and the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway

The court said both the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the RTI Act were central legislations with a need to harmonise them; it would examine if this restrictive or ‘cautionary approach’ to sharing data under the DPDP Act worked to repeal earlier transparency legislations

The government has no role to play in what was an event by a private media entity, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

As on August 4, a total of 105 confirmed and 62 probable chikungunya cases have been reported from various parts of the State, primarily Thiruvananthapuram. Intense monsoon rainfall interspersed with spells of hot weather has led to an abundance in Aedes mosquitoes

The SP said that that those involved in such practices are either “scoundrels and not true Muslims”, adding that teaching them a lesson is his job

Safety review by the Railway Board exposes delay in finalising accident inquiries in multiple cases

Designer Sanjay Garg and rapper A-KAL (aka tennis player Adil Kalyanpur) on Raw Mango’s rap song Handloom Y’All and reimagining India’s textile heritage

The car rammed into the truck, filled with LPG cylinders, parked near a petrol bunk

The United States has firmly rejected China's maneuvers at Scarborough Reef, asserting that Beijing's environmental assertions are hindering Filipino fishermen from accessing their traditional fishing grounds. As a staunch ally in the Indo-Pacific, Washington stands in solidarity with the Philippines, highlighting China's contentious approach of using legal claims to assert maritime rights. This reaffirmation underscores US commitment to its allied nation's interests amidst complex maritime disputes.

Ravindra Jadeja entertained teammates by mimicking Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling action, leaving Gautam Gambhir laughing during India’s Colombo warm-up match. Devdutt Padikkal impressed with an unbeaten 142, boosting his chances for the opening Test. Jadeja scored 63 and Manav Suthar added 41 as India reached 357/6. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel disappointed, managing just two and one respectively.

India successfully tested its Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile last Thursday. This missile bridges a critical gap in India's strategic deterrence capabilities. The Agni-4 missile can carry nuclear and conventional payloads with a 4,000 km range. It features an advanced heat shield and a precise guidance system for accuracy. This successful test reaffirms India's commitment to national defense technologies.

The rollout of EPFO's new IT system has resulted in a substantial backlog of claim issues. Field officials are grappling with an increasing number of pending auto claims, which have lingered for over twenty days and are causing significant discomfort to members. EPFO admits that this surge in pendency is a short-term effect of the system transition, although it was executed with minimal disruption to services.

In a daring move, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the Golden Arsenal in the perilous Gulf of Aden. The ship’s crew effectively sought refuge within an impregnable citadel that the invaders could not penetrate. Currently, four vessels remain under the control of Somali pirates, with Indian nationals on three of them.

On Saturday, VP JD Vance engaged in a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, reiterating both nations' dedication to strengthen partnerships in vital sectors such as trade, defense, and upcoming technologies. They shared insights on international matters of shared concern, coinciding with the US Senate's approval of a bill focused on Russian oil transactions.

The law ministry notified thirty new judges for four high courts on Saturday. Madras High Court received fifteen appointments, while Calcutta got eight and Karnataka six. Judicial officers and advocates were elevated to the benches, with most appointed as additional judges. Over sixty lakh cases are pending across India's twenty-five high courts. The law minister cited collegium delays for the significant number of vacancies.

During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties as per standard procedures.

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry's foundation Eat. Learn. Play has marked a major $100 milion investment after helping changing lives for close to a decade.

The government has pledged that the upcoming UPI merchant discount rate will be minimal. This fee will be applicable only to certain merchants and transactions that surpass a designated threshold. Importantly, person-to-person UPI payments will remain free for all users. This initiative is designed to enhance the sustainability of India’s digital payment ecosystem and facilitate service expansion into rural and semi-urban regions.