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Mind that Diet Coke! WHO's cancer research arm to declare Aspartame, a carcinogenic. Should you panic?

Ever since aspartame was first approved by the FDA, it has been mired in several controversies, studies and legislations contesting its fitness for human consumption

Jun 30, 2023

Content Blocking Order: Karnataka HC dismisses Twitter's plea, fines Rs 50 lakhs instead as cost

The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Twitter challenging blocking orders issued by the Central government and also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on the microblogging platform.

Jun 30, 2023

Farooq Abdullah cautions Centre against going ahead with Uniform Civil Code [details]

Farooq Abdullah opposes Uniform Civil Code a day after the Aam Aadmi Party extends conditional support to the move of the BJP-led NDA government.

Jun 29, 2023

In a nod to India's unease, US lawmakers drop talk of NATO Plus [details]

US lawmakers, pushing a legislation that seeks to fast-track the sale of arms and weapons to India with the same speed as those meant for close allies, have stopped talking it up as a "NATO Plus" arrangement in a nod to New Delhi's skittishness about being perceived as an ally.

Jun 28, 2023

Implementation of increased tax on credit card payments on foreign tours postponed amid outcry [details]

The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said that there will be no change in tax collection at source (TCS) for all purposes under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS) for overseas travel tour packages, regardless of the mode of payment, for amounts up to Rs 7 lakh per individual per annum.

Jun 28, 2023

"4 times higher than market price," claims Congress; Questions $3 billion drone deal with US

The Congress on Wednesday questioned India's $3 billion deal with the US to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator UAV drones, which it claims is four times higher compared to what other nations paid

Jun 28, 2023

Modi's US visit: Extra duty on American apples removed, to compete in Indian market on par

The decision will not impact domestic apple producers, assured Ministry of Commerce sources

Jun 27, 2023

New Visa Rules For Indian Students In Australia, Work-Hour Cap From July 1

New 'MATES visa program' for Indian students in Australia, work-hour cap from July 1

Beginning July 1, Indian graduates studying in Australian tertiary institutions will be able to apply for work without visa sponsorship for up to eight years.

Jun 26, 2023

PoJK is, was, will remain part of India; Rajnath Singh reminds PAK of Indian Parliament resolution to liberate PoJK

While observing that Pakistan has illegally occupied a huge portation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Defence Minister vows that PoJK is, was, and will remain a part of India.

Jun 26, 2023

PM Modi meets Egypt's Grand Mufti, industrialists, intellectuals; holds productive discussions [details]

During the meeting which took place on Saturday, the first day of his ongoing state visit to Egypt, the Grand Mufti fondly recalled his recent visit to India and highlighted the strong cultural and people to people relations between India and Egypt.

Jun 25, 2023

"Putin doesn't forgive traitors"; Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin may have painted a target on his own back

Within a remarkable day and a half, Russia faced the very real threat of an armed insurrection, with President Vladimir Putin vowing to punish Wagner fighters marching toward Moscow and occupying cities along the way - before a sudden deal with Belarus seemed to defuse the crisis as rapidly as it emerged, media reports said.

Jun 25, 2023

Wagner boss will leave Russia, charges will be dropped: Kremlin [details]

The criminal case, launched this weekend, against Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) founder Evgeniy Prigozhin will be dropped and he will leave Russia, the Kremlin has announced, a media report said.

Jun 25, 2023

Acquisition of MQ-9B drones: Speculative reports uncalled for, says Defence Ministry

India is yet to finalise the price and other terms and conditions for the purchase of 31 MQ-9B long endurance drones from the US, the defence ministry said on Sunday, trashing speculative reports in social media on the cost and the acquisition process.

Jun 25, 2023

Mutiny in Russia? Kremlin accuses Wagner chief of rebellion, orders his arrest

Speculation rife over Putin's whereabouts amid reports his plane left Moscow

There have been numerous reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin's presidential plane took off from Moscow's Vnukovo airport and then headed north-west, media reports said.

Jun 24, 2023

Mutiny in Russia as Wagner army takes over RostoV; Moscow deploys security outside Govt offices [Live Updates]

Here are live updates as Wagner army takes over RostoV

Jun 24, 2023

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Search Results for: Ministry of External Affairs

Mind that Diet Coke! WHO's cancer research arm to declare Aspartame, a carcinogenic. Should you panic?

Content Blocking Order: Karnataka HC dismisses Twitter's plea, fines Rs 50 lakhs instead as cost

Farooq Abdullah cautions Centre against going ahead with Uniform Civil Code [details]

In a nod to India's unease, US lawmakers drop talk of NATO Plus [details]

Implementation of increased tax on credit card payments on foreign tours postponed amid outcry [details]

"4 times higher than market price," claims Congress; Questions $3 billion drone deal with US

Modi's US visit: Extra duty on American apples removed, to compete in Indian market on par

New 'MATES visa program' for Indian students in Australia, work-hour cap from July 1

PoJK is, was, will remain part of India; Rajnath Singh reminds PAK of Indian Parliament resolution to liberate PoJK

PM Modi meets Egypt's Grand Mufti, industrialists, intellectuals; holds productive discussions [details]

"Putin doesn't forgive traitors"; Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin may have painted a target on his own back

Wagner boss will leave Russia, charges will be dropped: Kremlin [details]

Acquisition of MQ-9B drones: Speculative reports uncalled for, says Defence Ministry

Speculation rife over Putin's whereabouts amid reports his plane left Moscow

Mutiny in Russia as Wagner army takes over RostoV; Moscow deploys security outside Govt offices [Live Updates]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]