India

Sustainable waste disposal solutions in meat processing industry

The recent notice issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to a meat processing company in Uttar Pradesh for polluting the Sot River, a tributary of the Ganga, underscores a critical environmental issue. The disposal of waste products from meat processing plants into water bodies poses severe risks to both the environment and public health. […]

Perils of legalising prenatal gender detection in India

The recent call by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) president, Dr RV Asokan, to legalise prenatal gender detection tests has sparked a significant debate. While the intention behind this proposal is to address the skewed sex ratio in India, it is crucial to consider the potential repercussions of such a move in a patriarchal society […]

Blast near CRPF School in Rohini: No casualties

NEW DELHI –  A powerful explosion near the CRPF School in Prashant Vihar, Rohini, early this morning has left the local community in shock. The blast, which occurred at approximately 7:40 AM, caused significant damage to a nearby shop, the school wall, and a parked car. According to reports, the explosion was so intense that […]

Six migrant workers killed in terror attack in Central Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Six migrant workers were fatally shot, and five others were injured when terrorists attacked a construction site near Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.   The dead have been identified as Gurmeet Singh, Dr. Shahnawaz, Anil Kumar Shukla, Mohammad Faheem, and Jagtar Singh. Those injured include Inder Yadav, Mohan Lal, Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, […]

Nestlé Q2 performance falls short amid weak demand

Nestlé (NEST IN) reported a poor performance, bringing the half-year rise to 2.7%.