The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued prohibition orders against two spice companies. Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company faced these orders for non-compliance issues. Samples of compounded asafoetida and hing powder did not meet alcohol-soluble extract requirements. Earlier reviews also found violations in other masala products from Everest. These
A passenger flying from Phuket to Bengaluru allegedly tried to hide narcotics. He attempted to conceal thirteen packets of contraband substance in an overhead panel. The passenger then discarded some of the substance into the lavatory bin. Upon landing in Bangalore, customs officials arrested the individual at the aerobridge. Air India Express is cooperating with
Nitin Nabin, the BJP president, took disciplinary action against three Delhi MPs who visited the recently deceased Sajjan Kumar’s home. Kumar, notorious for his conviction in the anti-Sikh riots, passed away at the age of eighty. This controversial visit comes at a crucial time for the party as they prepare for the Punjab assembly elections.
On his diplomatic mission to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Modi aims to bolster India’s regional aspirations and forge stronger ties. At the SCO summit, he will advocate for collective efforts against terrorism and initiate dialogue on trade and strategic collaboration. This trip underscores India’s dedication to nurturing historical connections and fostering prosperity for all
Nepal’s Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster death toll reached 675, with 2,426 people still missing. Rescuers searched mud-filled valleys and tunnels three days after the catastrophic flood occurred. Chinese authorities reported seven deaths and 554 missing at Gyirong port across the border. Indian nationals unaccounted for in Nepal were revised down to 287. India sent relief and
A man in Sichuan, China, has spent seven years carving a two-storey family home directly into a sandstone mountain. Documented by YouTube channel Quantum Makers, the solo project faced water leaks, heavy storms, hidden fissures, humidity and a two-year pause. After extensive repairs and upgrades, the once-raw mountain space is now a livable home.
In a remarkable daily effort, workers in Mexico convert plastic waste into robust building panels, driving change for impoverished families. Spearheaded by the social enterprise EcoDom, this eco-friendly solution tackles pressing issues of pollution and inadequate housing. Informal waste collectors benefit significantly from improved purchasing deals, and this sustainable model aims to reach broader audiences
A nearly 52,000-square-foot mansion in West Linn, Oregon, has remained unfinished for almost 30 years and is now listed for $4.7 million. Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles bought the 32-acre property for $1.25 million in 1994 and spent about $12 million on the project. Two later owners also had plans for the estate, but the
