Government agencies are considering releasing the ARAI study on E20 fuel’s impact. This report, submitted in June 2024, studied E10-compatible vehicles. Fuel consumption increased slightly for two-wheelers and cars in the study. Mass emissions met regulatory requirements for all vehicles tested. The release aims to remove misconceptions among vehicle users about E20 fuel.
The FSSAI has prohibited adding rum or whisky flavour to spirits. This practice misrepresents the true nature of alcoholic beverages and misleads consumers. Manufacturers were found using neutral alcohol and adding identical flavouring substances. Several companies, including United Spirits, faced prohibitions and notices. The regulator stressed that characteristic taste should develop naturally through base ingredients.
The Supreme Court has extended legal protection to live-in relationships. These relationships are now covered under Section 498A of the IPC. The court stated that the law must adapt to changing societal norms. Cruelty within such relationships will now be punishable by law. This decision aims to protect women from domestic violence and harassment.
Colombian authorities have intercepted a fishing vessel carrying approximately 1,764 pounds of suspected illegally caught marine animals believed to have been taken from the protected Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, bringing renewed attention to illegal fishing in one of the country’s most ecologically important marine reserves.
In a harrowing incident in Faridabad, a young teacher was brutally murdered by a stalker who deceived her into meeting him at the school gate by using her husband’s name. The attacker stabbed her repeatedly, exceeding twenty times, in front of both students and staff. Authorities apprehended the 21-year-old assailant within hours. The victim, a
Fifty years ago, American red crayfish were introduced to Spain’s Guadalquivir River basin, and they have since established a permanent presence. These aggressive invaders have wreaked havoc on local wildlife and disrupted aquatic ecosystems. Yet, local communities have successfully built an economy around their harvesting and processing. This dependence has sparked legal disputes, resulting in
An ambulance carrying a snakebite patient was stranded for nearly an hour by kanwariyas. Pilgrims blocked the Delhi-Meerut road after alleging damage to their kanwar and trolley. Police intervened to clear the passage and restore normal traffic flow. Traffic diversions were advanced due to rising pilgrim numbers and Monday’s disruption. These measures will significantly alter
France’s top court invalidated a tree-planting funding decree due to procedural flaws. Ministers failed to consult the public on forestry subsidies impacting biodiversity. This ruling halts financial support for planting one billion trees over ten years. The government must now create a new legal framework with public input. Future funding will focus on restoring damaged
