Assam has achieved a landmark in livestock science with the birth of an IVF-born Lakhimi calf, combining modern reproductive technology with indigenous breed conservation

A tiny calf, a major breakthrough: Assam records world-first IVF success with Lakhimi breed

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Breakthrough could boost indigenous cattle conservation and dairy productivity Assam has recorded a major milestone in livestock biotechnology with the birth of the world’s first...
The Centre has tightened safeguards around a common cold-medicine combination, warning that it must not be used in children below four years

Govt restricts common cold-drug combinations for children under four

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Centre cites safety concerns and availability of safer alternatives The Union government has tightened restrictions on all fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine...
FDA inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations at several prominent Mumbai establishments, leading to licence suspensions

Cockroaches, flies and food safety lapses expose Mumbai’s elite kitchens

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Prominent Mumbai establishments face action after alarming kitchen inspections The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licences of several prominent establishments...
Thirty-six students were hospitalised after detergent was allegedly added to a school meal in Nalanda. Officials said they are out of danger

Detergent instead of salt in Bihar school meal, 36 students fall ill

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Students in Nalanda complained of dizziness and vomiting after eating the meal; all affected children are now said to be out of danger At least...
Rat allegedly spotted inside Blinkit ice cream freezer in Kalyan as FDA crackdown intensifies

After cockroaches, now a rat? Blinkit freezer incident sparks fresh food safety alarm

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A video purportedly showing a rat inside an ice cream freezer at a Blinkit store in Kalyan has sparked outrage A rat was allegedly spotted...
The donkey route is sold as a shortcut to America. A Punjab man’s emotional video from Mexico reveals its dangerous reality

‘I made a mistake’: Punjab man’s tearful Mexico video exposes the brutal reality of...

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From huge debts to dangerous border crossings, the so-called shortcut to America can end in exploitation, detention and deportation A tearful video message from a...
FSSAI’s new pan masala packaging rules prohibit plastic and aluminium foil, requiring manufacturers to adopt permitted plastic-free alternatives

FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and aluminium foil

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Manufacturers can use paper, paperboard, cellulose, tin or glass, while plastic, synthetic laminates and aluminium foil are prohibited The Food Safety and Standards Authority of...
Heavy rain triggers Mumbai landslide, 2 dead as rescue operation continues

Mumbai landslide: 2 dead, several feared trapped as houses buried under debris

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Two injured people have been hospitalised as fire brigade, police and NDRF teams continue the rescue operation At least two people were killed and several...
Seven people were killed and 11 injured after a passenger bus plunged around 100 feet off the road near Chalunj Mor in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba

Chamba bus tragedy: 7 killed, 11 injured as bus plunges 100 feet off Himachal...

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The private bus fell onto another road near Chalunj Mor as rescue teams rushed to the crash site At least seven people were killed and...
Food safety officials inspect 26 Bengaluru hotels and seize hundreds of kilos of expired and spoiled food, including meat, vegetables and milk

What’s cooking behind five-star doors? Bengaluru raids uncover expired food

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Rotten meat, expired milk and fungal vegetables found in Bengaluru’s luxury hotels Bengaluru’s five-star image took a hit after food safety officials uncovered expired milk,...