August 4, 2026
  • August 4, 2026

Misleading ads: SC stays Ayush ministry’s notification on drugs, cosmetic rules

by on August 27, 2024 0

The Supreme Court has stayed a notification from the Ayush Ministry that contradicts a previous court directive. The notification involved removing a rule that bans misleading advertisements for Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs. This decision comes after a petition from the Indian Medical Association related to Patanjali and Ramdev’s alleged anti-vaccination and anti-modern medicine...

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Fadnavis says collapsed Shivaji statue built by Navy as Oppn blames govt

by on August 27, 2024 0

The Navy, not Maharashtra state government, constructed the 35-foot Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg which collapsed, deputy CM Fadnavis said, while blaming inadequate local factor considerations and stated plans for a bigger statue. Opposition, led by Aaditya Thackeray, criticized the ruling BJP, alleging corruption and hasty installation before elections.

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AMMA committed a mistake: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran

by on August 27, 2024 0

Prithviraj Sukumaran urged for serious attention to allegations raised by female artists in Malayalam cinema. He criticized AMMA’s handling of the Hema Committee report and spoke against the “organised ban” on artists. Prithviraj also called for a detailed probe into the Hema report’s findings, emphasizing that naming the accused is legally permissible under the...

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Hema Committee report: Malayalam stars who reacted over harassment allegations

by on August 27, 2024 0

The Malayalam film industry faced a major uproar following the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, uncovering harassment and exploitation of female professionals. Prominent stars have commented on the issue, while others remain silent. Notable reactions include accusations by Sreelekha Mitra, Revathy, and Minu Muneer, leading to high-profile resignations like that of Mohanlal...

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2 outlets, 8 employees: This auto company’s IPO overbought 400 times

by on August 27, 2024 0

An IPO by small Indian motorcycle dealership Resourceful Automobile Ltd was oversubscribed over 400 times. The New Delhi company aims to raise 120 million rupees to repay debt and expand showrooms. Despite regulatory warnings, India’s new-share market remains overheated with IPOs averaging over 50% gains since debut, driven by strong retail investor demand.

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Bangladesh team stands by Shakib Al Hasan amid murder allegation

by on August 27, 2024 0

Bangladesh cricket players voiced their support for Shakib Al Hasan, who faced a murder allegation linked to political unrest that ousted former premier Sheikh Hasina. Despite legal troubles, Shakib played a vital role in Bangladesh’s historic Test win over Pakistan. Teammates Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim expressed solidarity with Shakib, questioning the allegations...

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Fierce protests erupt as Hyderabad demolishes Unity Mall structures

by on August 27, 2024 0

In Raidurg Paigah village, GHMC and revenue officials, protected by police, demolished structures for a new Unity Mall on 5.8 acres, sparking protests. Residents, claiming ownership, said no prior notice was given. TLIDC stated they own the land, and the demolition was according to mall owners’ request. The matter is pending in court.

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Kolkata horror: 17 days on, stir longest-running doctors’ protest

by on August 27, 2024 0

The junior doctors’ strike in Bengal, triggered by the death of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College on August 9, has become the longest-running protest since the 1980s. While protests have occurred in the past, this movement is unprecedented in duration and received widespread support, highlighting academic and financial irregularities in medical institutes.

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