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Indian Army athletes secured 16 medals at the recent CWG. These included 8 gold, 7 silver, and 1 bronze medal. 2 Indian Navy personnel also contributed silver medals in weightlifting. NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian military personnel have a lion’s share in winning medals for the country. The Indian Army won 16 medals of India’s total medal haul of 39. Two Indian Navy personnel also won medals. If the medals won by Army and Navy personnel are combined, the services personnel bagged 18 medals out of the total 39, which is equivalent to 46% contribution of the services in winning medals.“A contingent of 20 Indian Army athletes won 16 medals for the Nation”, the Army said, adding out of 16 medals, eight are gold, seven silver and one bronze.Praising its personnel, the Indian Army, in a post X on Monday, said, “Har Kaam, Desh Ke Naam. General Dhiraj Seth, COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army extend heartiest congratulations to the Indian Army athletes for their outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. ”Giving details of the disciplines were the Armymen won laurels, the ADG PI said, “Indian Army athletes exceptional performance is testimony of their zeal and commitment across judo, boxing, athletics, para athletics and weightlifting. Their achievements reaffirm the Indian Army’s steadfast commitment to nurturing world-class athletes and advancing the Nation’s sporting aspirations through Mission Olympics 2036.The Army gave details of its Army personnel winning medals: Gold medals won by Havildar Harsh in judo (60 kg), Naib Subedar Preeti in boxing (54 kg); Naib Subedar Jaismine in boxing (57 kg); Subedar Soman Rana in para shot put; Havildar Sakshi in boxing (51 kg); Havildar Arundhati in boxing (70 kg); Havildar Sachin in boxing (60 kg) and Havildar Ankush in boxing (80 kg). Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSilver medals have been won by Naib Subedar Sarvesh in high jump; Nb Sub Gulveer in 10,000 m; Hav Ajaya Babu in weightlifting; Lt Col (Honorary) Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw; Hav Jadumani in boxing; Lance Naik Shubham Juyal in para shot put and Sub Narender in boxing (+90 kg). Bronze medal has been won by Nb Sub Gulveer in the 5,000-m track.Two Navy personnel — Chief Petty Officer Communication (Telegraphist) Lovepreet Singh and Chief Petty Officer (PT) Chanambam Rishikanta Singh — won silver medals in weightlifting category. In a post on X, the Navy said, “Indian Navy’s Lovepreet Singh, CPO COM (TEL), powered to a SILVER medal in the +110 kg Weightlifting category at CWG2026! Total Lift of 388 kg (176 kg Snatch + 212 kg Clean & Jerk). Rewriting the history books with a 176 kg Snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games Record! Lovepreet ! You’ve made the nation proud.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Indian Army athletes secured 16 medals at the recent CWG. These included 8 gold, 7 silver, and 1 bronze medal. 2 Indian Navy personnel also contributed silver medals in weightlifting. NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian military personnel have a lion’s share in winning medals for the country. The Indian Army won 16 medals of India’s total medal haul of 39. Two Indian Navy personnel also won medals. If the medals won by Army and Navy personnel are combined, the services personnel bagged 18 medals out of the total 39, which is equivalent to 46% contribution of the services in winning medals.“A contingent of 20 Indian Army athletes won 16 medals for the Nation”, the Army said, adding out of 16 medals, eight are gold, seven silver and one bronze.Praising its personnel, the Indian Army, in a post X on Monday, said, “Har Kaam, Desh Ke Naam. General Dhiraj Seth, COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army extend heartiest congratulations to the Indian Army athletes for their outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. ”Giving details of the disciplines were the Armymen won laurels, the ADG PI said, “Indian Army athletes exceptional performance is testimony of their zeal and commitment across judo, boxing, athletics, para athletics and weightlifting. Their achievements reaffirm the Indian Army’s steadfast commitment to nurturing world-class athletes and advancing the Nation’s sporting aspirations through Mission Olympics 2036.The Army gave details of its Army personnel winning medals: Gold medals won by Havildar Harsh in judo (60 kg), Naib Subedar Preeti in boxing (54 kg); Naib Subedar Jaismine in boxing (57 kg); Subedar Soman Rana in para shot put; Havildar Sakshi in boxing (51 kg); Havildar Arundhati in boxing (70 kg); Havildar Sachin in boxing (60 kg) and Havildar Ankush in boxing (80 kg). Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSilver medals have been won by Naib Subedar Sarvesh in high jump; Nb Sub Gulveer in 10,000 m; Hav Ajaya Babu in weightlifting; Lt Col (Honorary) Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw; Hav Jadumani in boxing; Lance Naik Shubham Juyal in para shot put and Sub Narender in boxing (+90 kg). Bronze medal has been won by Nb Sub Gulveer in the 5,000-m track.Two Navy personnel — Chief Petty Officer Communication (Telegraphist) Lovepreet Singh and Chief Petty Officer (PT) Chanambam Rishikanta Singh — won silver medals in weightlifting category. In a post on X, the Navy said, “Indian Navy’s Lovepreet Singh, CPO COM (TEL), powered to a SILVER medal in the +110 kg Weightlifting category at CWG2026! Total Lift of 388 kg (176 kg Snatch + 212 kg Clean & Jerk). Rewriting the history books with a 176 kg Snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games Record! Lovepreet ! You’ve made the nation proud.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Of 39 medals won by India at CWG, military personnel bag 18 — nearly 50%
Indian Army athletes secured 16 medals at the recent CWG. These included 8 gold, 7 silver, and 1 bronze medal. 2 Indian Navy personnel also contributed silver medals in weightlifting.

NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian military personnel have a lion’s share in winning medals for the country. The Indian Army won 16 medals of India’s total medal haul of 39. Two Indian Navy personnel also won medals. If the medals won by Army and Navy personnel are combined, the services personnel bagged 18 medals out of the total 39, which is equivalent to 46% contribution of the services in winning medals.“A contingent of 20 Indian Army athletes won 16 medals for the Nation”, the Army said, adding out of 16 medals, eight are gold, seven silver and one bronze.Praising its personnel, the Indian Army, in a post X on Monday, said, “Har Kaam, Desh Ke Naam. General Dhiraj Seth, COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army extend heartiest congratulations to the Indian Army athletes for their outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. ”Giving details of the disciplines were the Armymen won laurels, the ADG PI said, “Indian Army athletes exceptional performance is testimony of their zeal and commitment across judo, boxing, athletics, para athletics and weightlifting. Their achievements reaffirm the Indian Army’s steadfast commitment to nurturing world-class athletes and advancing the Nation’s sporting aspirations through Mission Olympics 2036.The Army gave details of its Army personnel winning medals: Gold medals won by Havildar Harsh in judo (60 kg), Naib Subedar Preeti in boxing (54 kg); Naib Subedar Jaismine in boxing (57 kg); Subedar Soman Rana in para shot put; Havildar Sakshi in boxing (51 kg); Havildar Arundhati in boxing (70 kg); Havildar Sachin in boxing (60 kg) and Havildar Ankush in boxing (80 kg).

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Polling for Bankipur assembly byelection was held on July 30 (Representative photo) NEW DELHI: While the spotlight is on Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who emerged victorious in his very first electoral outing by wresting BJP bastion Bankipur from the saffron party, “Nitish Kumar” and “Lalu Prasad Yadav” were not as fortunate.The namesakes of Bihar’s two political stalwarts and former chief ministers failed to make an impact. The duo, who contested as independents, secured fewer than 150 votes each and lost their deposits.While Lalu Prasad Yadav secured just 81 votes, accounting for a vote share of 0.06%, Nitish Kumar performed slightly better with 149 votes, translating into 0.11% of the total votes polled. Independent candidates Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav polled 149 and 81 votes respectivelyThey lost their security deposits as per Election Commission rules, which stipulate that candidates who fail to secure at least one-sixth of the total valid votes polled forfeit their deposits, which are then transferred to the treasury.A total of 25 candidates contested the seat, including eight independents.The defeat of the namesakes of Bihar’s two political heavyweights came at a time when both leaders are away from active electoral politics. Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister in March after over two decades in office and was subsequently elected to the Rajya Sabha, while Lalu Prasad Yadav, who has been battling health issues, cannot contest elections and remains barred from holding public office following his conviction in the fodder scam cases.Prashant Kishor defeated Neeraj Kumar, a BJP youth wing leader who was hurriedly fielded by the ruling party after its candidate Abhishek “Bunty” withdrew from the contest at the eleventh hour, citing “family reasons”.The former election strategist polled 64,151 votes, defeating Neeraj Kumar by a margin of 19,324 votes. RJD’s Rekha Gupta, coincidentally a namesake of BJP leader and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, finished a distant third with 14,273 votes.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe bypoll was necessitated after BJP chief Nitin Nabin resigned following his election to the Rajya Sabha. Nabin had won all four assembly elections from the Bankipur seat since it was created in 2008.The Bankipur assembly constituency, which has nearly 3.8 lakh voters, recorded a turnout of 34.30% in polling held on July 30, significantly lower than the 41.45% turnout recorded in the 2025 Assembly election. The votes were counted on Monday.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underlined the need to deepen integration between the military and civil components of the defence ministry to foster greater synergy within the defence ecosystem to tackle evolving security and technological challenges, while ensuring institutional memory, stability and the effective application of rules and regulations.Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in Delhi on Aug 3, he emphasised that both uniformed and civil services share the same commitment of ‘Nation First’, and when the objective is singular, every element of the system transforms into national strength.Rajnath underlined that military and administrative integration cannot proceed along separate paths, adding that, as joint and integrated structures develop, there will be a need for continuity and expertise across all areas — policy, administration, human resource management, financial processes, logistics, and institutional knowledge. He highlighted the importance of further enhancing structured cross-exposure between civilian and military officers, suggesting joint training programmes and developmental assignments for both sides to learn from each other’s experiences.“Military officers bring operational experience, a command perspective, and an understanding of warfare, while civilian officers contribute through administrative continuity, policy experience, an understanding of government processes, and institutional memory. When these strengths combine, decision-making becomes more informed, balanced, and effective,” Rajnath said.Explaining with the example of ‘cyber warfare’, the minister stated that if officers of the AFHQ civilian services develop defence-specific common cyber tools leveraging their expertise, it could prove beneficial to the defence forces. He said a forum could be developed for the study of Indian military history, examining it from a civilian perspective, thereby fostering fresh ideas and new perspectives. He expressed confidence that, by leveraging expertise in such areas, AFHQ civilian services will be able to make more meaningful contributions to the defence sector.Rajnath called upon the AFHQ civilian services to evolve into the “strategic brain” of India’s defence management architecture by developing a comprehensive understanding of the defence sector, functioning effectively in a joint environment, and continuously enhancing its expertise to face the emerging challenges.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile he acknowledged the AFHQ civilian services for moving ahead in sync with changing times, he asserted that, at a time when modern warfare is driven by technological dynamism, the cadre must move beyond its specific mandate of proper implementation of service rules, regulations & orders.“A military derives its strength not merely from weapons and ammunition, but also from the thousands of unseen hands that always stand in their support. AFHQ Civilian Services is one of these unseen yet decisive forces. It must focus on strengthening the security architecture through research, geo-strategic thinking & innovative ideas. Its active participation in core defence matters is essential as, being a permanent cadre of the Ministry of Defence, it possesses deep domain knowledge,” Rajnath said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underlined the need to deepen integration between the military and civil components of the defence ministry to foster greater synergy within the defence ecosystem to tackle evolving security and technological challenges, while ensuring institutional memory, stability and the effective application of rules and regulations.Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in Delhi on Aug 3, he emphasised that both uniformed and civil services share the same commitment of ‘Nation First’, and when the objective is singular, every element of the system transforms into national strength.Rajnath underlined that military and administrative integration cannot proceed along separate paths, adding that, as joint and integrated structures develop, there will be a need for continuity and expertise across all areas — policy, administration, human resource management, financial processes, logistics, and institutional knowledge. He highlighted the importance of further enhancing structured cross-exposure between civilian and military officers, suggesting joint training programmes and developmental assignments for both sides to learn from each other’s experiences.“Military officers bring operational experience, a command perspective, and an understanding of warfare, while civilian officers contribute through administrative continuity, policy experience, an understanding of government processes, and institutional memory. When these strengths combine, decision-making becomes more informed, balanced, and effective,” Rajnath said.Explaining with the example of ‘cyber warfare’, the minister stated that if officers of the AFHQ civilian services develop defence-specific common cyber tools leveraging their expertise, it could prove beneficial to the defence forces. He said a forum could be developed for the study of Indian military history, examining it from a civilian perspective, thereby fostering fresh ideas and new perspectives. He expressed confidence that, by leveraging expertise in such areas, AFHQ civilian services will be able to make more meaningful contributions to the defence sector.Rajnath called upon the AFHQ civilian services to evolve into the “strategic brain” of India’s defence management architecture by developing a comprehensive understanding of the defence sector, functioning effectively in a joint environment, and continuously enhancing its expertise to face the emerging challenges.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile he acknowledged the AFHQ civilian services for moving ahead in sync with changing times, he asserted that, at a time when modern warfare is driven by technological dynamism, the cadre must move beyond its specific mandate of proper implementation of service rules, regulations & orders.“A military derives its strength not merely from weapons and ammunition, but also from the thousands of unseen hands that always stand in their support. AFHQ Civilian Services is one of these unseen yet decisive forces. It must focus on strengthening the security architecture through research, geo-strategic thinking & innovative ideas. Its active participation in core defence matters is essential as, being a permanent cadre of the Ministry of Defence, it possesses deep domain knowledge,” Rajnath said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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FSSAI suspended a Tripura water company’s license and banned a Punjab supplement. Inspections revealed serious food safety and regulatory violations at the water facility. NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of a packaged drinking water manufacturer in Tripura and prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of a dietary food supplement made by a Punjab-based company after inspections found serious food safety and regulatory violations.The licence of M/S Matri Drinking Water, Gomati, Tripura, was suspended with immediate effect following a complaint about foreign material in packaged drinking water. Inspectors found finished products stored outside the facility and on the floor alongside non-food materials, unhygienic processing and filling areas, rusted RO water storage tanks and chemical dosing containers, inadequate pest control and sanitation, and the absence of mandatory testing, maintenance and training records. A qualified technical supervisor was also not available during the inspection.In a separate action, FSSAI prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of Venolex Forte, marketed by M/S Noble Healthcare, Mohali, saying the dietary food supplement contained ingredients not permitted under the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2022.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe regulator said the product contained pharmacologically active ingredients, including calcium dobesilate, diosmin and Euphorbia prostrata, which are not permitted in food supplements. It also found that the product contained 90 mg of vitamin C, which appeared to exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance prescribed under the ICMR-NIN Guidelines, 2020.FSSAI also said the product’s labelling was misleading, creating the impression of specific regulatory approval, and that it was manufactured and marketed beyond the scope of the firm’s FSSAI licence. The prohibition order has been issued under Section 36(3)(b) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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FSSAI suspended a Tripura water company’s license and banned a Punjab supplement. Inspections revealed serious food safety and regulatory violations at the water facility. NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of a packaged drinking water manufacturer in Tripura and prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of a dietary food supplement made by a Punjab-based company after inspections found serious food safety and regulatory violations.The licence of M/S Matri Drinking Water, Gomati, Tripura, was suspended with immediate effect following a complaint about foreign material in packaged drinking water. Inspectors found finished products stored outside the facility and on the floor alongside non-food materials, unhygienic processing and filling areas, rusted RO water storage tanks and chemical dosing containers, inadequate pest control and sanitation, and the absence of mandatory testing, maintenance and training records. A qualified technical supervisor was also not available during the inspection.In a separate action, FSSAI prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of Venolex Forte, marketed by M/S Noble Healthcare, Mohali, saying the dietary food supplement contained ingredients not permitted under the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2022.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe regulator said the product contained pharmacologically active ingredients, including calcium dobesilate, diosmin and Euphorbia prostrata, which are not permitted in food supplements. It also found that the product contained 90 mg of vitamin C, which appeared to exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance prescribed under the ICMR-NIN Guidelines, 2020.FSSAI also said the product’s labelling was misleading, creating the impression of specific regulatory approval, and that it was manufactured and marketed beyond the scope of the firm’s FSSAI licence. The prohibition order has been issued under Section 36(3)(b) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? These 7 simple rules can bring you and your partner closer than ever8 Montessori principles every parent should follow to raise confident and independent childrenMost people skip leg day, but doctors say it could be one of the smartest things you do for your heart, bones, blood sugar, and longevityAncient India’s forgotten fashion: What women wore in the era of Lord Rama8 foods served on Japan’s famous bullet trainsWomen who stay calm even when life falls apart often use these 7 simple phrases, according to psychologyWhy is there always a chair in hotel rooms? The hidden reason most guests never notice123Hot PicksBypoll resultsKevin OwensBankipur bypoll resultJosh AllenRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingNew Karnataka Cabinet ListJoe BradyBrittany MahomesGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh

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