The West Bengal government has taken a tough stand on the sale and promotion of cough medicines in the state. The Drug Control Directorate has issued new guidelines for all pharmaceutical companies and stores, setting strict rules for the marketing and sale of the medicines. This step is aimed at ensuring public safety and avoiding future accidents. This decision comes after the ban on the cough syrup called Coldrif . The drug was first banned in Madhya Pradesh, where several children died from consuming it. Following this, the West Bengal government also banned it in the state, calling it a…
Author: India Aware
The situation in Gaza remains fragile following the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has clearly warned that if Hamas does not meet its conditions related to the custody of its hostages—specifically, the dismantling of armed structures and the return of the bodies of all dead hostages—the Israeli army may re-engage. This statement comes as Hamas handed over the bodies of two more dead hostages in its custody on the sixth day of the ceasefire, saying they were the last bodies remaining in its custody. Katz has directed senior military officers and the Chief of Staff…
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the sale and use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has been widely welcomed. The Delhi government has described the decision as in line with public sentiment. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her gratitude to the Supreme Court and wrote on ‘X’- “Thank you to the Supreme Court for allowing the use of green crackers in the capital on the special request of the Delhi Government.” She said that this decision respects public sentiment and enthusiasm on the auspicious occasion of Diwali , while also reflecting a balanced approach to environmental protection. Rekha Gupta…
The Next Generation GST reforms implemented by the central government are set to give a new impetus to Nagaland’s traditional and culturally rich economy. To strengthen the state’s local income, based on sectors such as agriculture, handicrafts, handlooms, and tourism, the government has reduced tax rates on several key products and services. This will make products cheaper, increase competition, and is expected to boost the incomes of thousands of people. The government has reduced the GST on handlooms, bamboo and sugarcane products, coffee, and hotel services from 12% to 5%. This move will directly benefit 44,000 women weavers, 13,000 bamboo…
Gold prices on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday crossed Rs 1.27 lakh per 10 grams —an all-time high . Escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve fueled the rally. Gold futures on MCX rose 0.52% to ₹1,26,915 per 10 grams, before hitting a new high of ₹1,27,500 . Silver also rose 0.18% to ₹1,59,800 per kg and touched ₹1,61,418during the day . Gold held near record levels on global safe-haven demand . In early trade, gold rose 0.46% to ₹126,835 per 10 grams, while silver rose 0.52% to ₹160,333 per…
India defeated the West Indies by 7 wickets in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to win the two-match Test series 2-0. Yashasvi Jaiswal , Shubman Gill , and Kuldeep Yadav played key roles in the victory. India, batting first after winning the toss, declared their first innings at 518/5 . Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant 175 , while captain Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 129.Jomel Warrican took three wickets for the West Indies. In response, the West Indies were bundled out for 248 in their first innings. Alick Athanase scored 41 and Shai Hope 36 for the…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is currently visiting India. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed him at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. The two leaders held extensive discussions on renewing bilateral relations and strengthening the strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi stated at a joint press conference that under Prime Minister Starmer’s leadership, India-UK relations have gained significant momentum. He recalled that during his visit to the UK in July this year, the two countries had reached an agreement on the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Modi said that Prime Minister Starmer’s visit to India within months of…
The crackdown against foreign nationals living illegally in the capital Delhi has been intensified. The Bangladeshi cell of the South-East District Police recently arrested 28 Bangladeshi nationals who were living in various areas of Delhi without any valid documents. The campaign was launched amid growing concerns about illegal migration, with special emphasis on identifying and deporting such people. According to police, all of the arrested migrants were living in slums, labor camps, and unauthorized colonies. Police used information from local informants and field intelligence during the operation. The investigation also revealed that these individuals had entered India illegally through the…
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Pune Police conducted a major raid in the Kondhwa area from late Wednesday night to Thursday morning. The operation was carried out after security agencies received information that some individuals were spreading radical ideology and engaging in suspicious activities in the area. Based on a tip-off, this joint operation raided a total of 18 locations, and several suspects were detained and are being interrogated. The raids were conducted simultaneously in four police station areas of Pune, with heavy police deployment in the area. The operation, which began around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, continued until…
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has taken strong action against lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who recently misbehaved with Supreme Court Chief Justice (CJI) B.R. Gavai. The association’s executive committee, regarding the incident as serious misconduct, has cancelled Rakesh Kishore’s temporary registration and his entry pass to the Supreme Court premises with immediate effect. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the SCBA’s executive committee stated that the incident on October 6th exemplified conduct unbecoming and disgraceful of a lawyer. The committee described the act as a violation of the professional code of conduct, an affront to judicial decorum, and an assault…