Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for revisions to Russia’s nuclear deterrent rules due to evolving global military and political dynamics. He emphasized the importance of updating strategic defenses in response to new threats and risks. This announcement suggests a potential shift in Russia’s nuclear posture, which could have significant implications for international security.
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Despite advisories from the food department to keep edible oil prices stable during the festive season, prices have increased by Rs 8-22 per litre. This follows an import duty hike on soyabean, sunflower, and palm oil. The food department has asked industry associations for clarification on these price hikes.
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Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has initiated an investigation into the maintenance of Sohna-Vadodara and Amritsar-Jamnagar expressways following numerous complaints during monsoon. The Central Road Research Institute will conduct this probe. Additionally, Gadkari ordered a review of Eastern Peripheral Expressway’s upkeep, stressing accountability and severe actions against those responsible for lapses.
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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has declared over 50 drugs, including paracetamol, as “not of standard quality” in its recent report. The list includes calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, anti-diabetes pills, and high blood pressure medicines. Several pharmaceutical companies have denied responsibility for these drugs, calling them spurious. Investigations are underway to verify...
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YSR Congress Party leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy plans to visit the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills on September 28. This is part of a series of rituals aimed at countering CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s accusations that the YSRCP used substandard ingredients in Tirupati laddus, which have caused widespread outrage. Reddy has...
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