Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences Of 6 Mumbai Food Establishments Over Paneer, Hygiene And Safety Violations

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended food licences of six Mumbai establishments after inspections found serious safety and hygiene violations. Findings included analogue paneer, expired food colour, rodent activity, poor sanitation, inadequate pest…

Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Munde Warns Of Action Over Surrogate, Misleading Ads After Issuing Notices To Bollywood Actors

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Munde said surrogate, false and misleading advertisements can invite legal action, days after notices were issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a 'Vimal…

Karnataka BJP forms fact-finding team after 3 suspected poachers killed in forest firing

Three alleged poachers were killed in an exchange of fire with forest department personnel near Shaagya, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, in the Hanur taluk. Published on: Aug 18, 2026, 19:45:38 IST Prefer HTon…

Maharashtra Declares Snakebite Notifiable Disease After 1.29 Lakh Cases, 656 Deaths In 3 Years

Maharashtra has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making reporting mandatory for healthcare facilities and doctors. The state recorded 1.29 lakh cases and 656 deaths between April 2023 and March 2026. The move…

Trump says no talks scheduled with Iran, claims Hormuz ‘open and operating’

In a post on Truth Social, the US President claimed that the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says remains shut for shipping, is “open and operating”. Updated on: Aug 18, 2026, 20:10:34…

Iran-Backed Houthis Threaten Coast Along Red Sea Chokepoint

The rebels have stepped up attacks near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and shut down operations at a strategic seaport in recent days. Published on: Aug 18, 2026, 19:36:35 IST Prefer HTon Google…

TVK government will implement TAPS, assures Finance Minister

Minister for Finance N. Marie Wilson on Tuesday assured the Legislative Assembly that the State government would implement the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). He said the previous DMK regime had…

Karnataka: Deputy Chairperson Umashree recalls life of triumphs and tribulations

Orvakal Drone City will be a hub for manufacturing, research and testing, says Union Minister Rammohan Naidu

Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu has said that the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments are working in coordination to transform the Oravakal Drone City into a national hub for…

Police seize 450 kg gutka in car near Chengam

Around 450 kg of gutka was seized at a police check post in Kariyamangalam village near Chengam town in Tiruvannamalai on Tuesday. The police said that based on orders of the Superintendent…