VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Drishyam 3’ X review: Fans praise Mohanlal’s thriller; ‘Banger interval’ wins attention Lost and crying at Katra station, little girl finds an unexpected guardian in railway staff | Rupee rebounds 61 paise from record low, rises to 96.25 against US dollar SC issues notice to states and UTs, objects to misleading labelling (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday acknowledged the problems caused by sale of alcohol in tetra packs, deceptively labelled as ‘green apple vodka’ or ‘Chelly Mango Vodka’, and agreed to examine an anti-drunken driving NGO’s plea for standardization of excise policy for packaging and bottling of liquor across states.Appearing for petitioner NGO ‘campaign against drunken driving’ (CADD), advocate Vipin Nair told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi that such deceptive sale of liquor in tetra packs, portable bottles and sachets increase the risk of under-age drinking and drunken driving.The CJI-led bench said the problem is the ‘very deceptive’ packaging which may create a misconception that these packs contained fruit juice. Nair said that the excise departments across India must follow a uniform policy and standardize the packaging of liquor. The bench responses of all states and UTs to the PIL.“These packages pose various risks, including consumption by juveniles, drinking in a moving vehicle, health risks, increased ease of smuggling, ease of public consumption, and environmental risks. Moreover, the tetra packs have attractive packaging with vivid colours but do not have prominent health warnings like in the case of cigarettes, which would dissuade people from drunken driving and responsible drinking,” the NGO said.It said, “Such packaging, being deceptively similar to fruit juices, facilitates easy access and concealment, encourages underage consumption, promotes public drinking and drunk driving, and even enables smuggling across State borders.”“It is alarming to note that these tetra packs are marketed under labels such as ‘Bunty Premium Vodka’, ‘Chelli Mango Vodka’ and ‘Premium Romanov Vodka – Apple Thrill’ clearly intended to mislead consumers,” it said.“The use of fruit names alongside colour photographs of apples and mangoes on the packaging further reinforces this deception. This reflects a deliberate marketing strategy to pass off alcoholic beverages as fruit juices, thereby to evade scrutiny by the authorities and further target underage consumers,” it said.After pointing out the problem, the NGO said it could be solved by the Union govt which can guide the states to adopt an uniform liquor packaging policy which would not permit sale in deceptive tetra packs that enables consumers, mostly youth and adolescent, to drink them in public places without any inhibition or fear of law.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC Faces Double Setback As MLAs Skip Protest And Councillors Resign In Two MunicipalitiesSTORY FALTA REPOLL BEGINSTMC Alleges Post-Poll Violence, Harassment Of Workers During Kolkata ProtestModi-Meloni Talks Boost India-Italy Defence, IMEC And Technology CooperationModi-Meloni Talks Boost India-Italy Defence, IMEC And Technology Cooperation’India Won’t Tolerate Any Form Of Nuclear Blackmail’: Rajnath Singh In South KoreaWho Is Ryan Williams? 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The Bihar Navnirman Ashram, situated close to IIT-Patna, shall be my abode till the next assembly polls when the Jan Suraaj Party will, hopefully, make an impact.”This comes months after the poll strategist-turned-politician launched his party before the Bihar assembly polls, but failed to win a single seat.Kishor had until now been operating from ‘Sheikhpura House’, a sprawling bungalow near Patna airport owned by the family of party national president and former BJP MP Uday Singh.Singh belongs to one of the prominent families of Bihar. NK Singh is a former Rajya Sabha MP and former chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, while their late mother, Madhuri Singh, was a senior Congress leader and multiple-term MP from Purnea.PK also targeted former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar after his son was inducted into the Bihar cabinet as health minister.”The one who got elected as chief minister after the elections was unable to stop migration caused by economic distress. Instead, he chose to migrate himself, but not before ensuring that his son gets a foothold,” he said.He urged voters in Bihar to prioritise their own interests rather than vote on the basis of caste, religion, or monetary inducements.”The people of Bihar must think about the future of their own children while casting votes. They should not get swayed by leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar or Lalu Prasad, nor should they sell their votes for Rs 10,000,” he said.The remark was seen as a reference to the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana launched ahead of the assembly elections, under which over 1.5 crore women received Rs 10,000 each.PK also warned of possible economic challenges arising from the situation in West Asia, claiming that fuel prices could rise sharply and fertiliser shortages may worsen.”People may witness an increase in petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs 10 per litre. We may also face a major fertiliser crisis. Till now, farmers complained of black marketing; now they may face outright unavailability,” he said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSTORY FALTA REPOLL BEGINSTMC Alleges Post-Poll Violence, Harassment Of Workers During Kolkata ProtestModi-Meloni Talks Boost India-Italy Defence, IMEC And Technology CooperationModi-Meloni Talks Boost India-Italy Defence, IMEC And Technology Cooperation’India Won’t Tolerate Any Form Of Nuclear Blackmail’: Rajnath Singh In South KoreaWho Is Ryan Williams? 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SpaceX IPO, Mars dream and the money math New Mexico Substance Exposure: Mystery substance scare in New Mexico: 3 dead, first responders quarantined over toxic exposure All about Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s romance: ‘They’re figuring things out naturally’ Chinese proverb of the day: “If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. If you try to…” | Another military operation on cards? USS Nimitz enters Caribbean amid US-Cuba tensions NEW DELHI: US ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday hinted at a major India-US collaboration in the nuclear energy sector.Responding to a post by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on a meeting with an executive delegation of the Nuclear Energy Institute and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum under the ‘US Nuclear Executive Mission to India’, Gor said, “Big things ahead in India-US collaboration on nuclear energy!”Earlier, Fadnavis said that significant changes are taking place in the global energy transition process. Although Maharashtra has been making substantial investments in solar and wind energy for many years, nuclear energy will become essential for carbon-free and industrial-scale baseload power supply.More than 40 per cent of India’s total foreign investment comes to Maharashtra. Nearly 60 per cent of the country’s data centre capacity is concentrated in the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai areas. Sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, logistics and advanced manufacturing are expanding rapidly in Maharashtra, which will lead to a manifold increase in electricity demand in the coming years.This comes ahead of US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to India from May 23 to 26. The four-day visit will take him to Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi, combining high-level strategic engagements with cultural outreach.Against that backdrop, energy security is expected to emerge as one of the central themes of Rubio’s discussions with Indian leaders.Rubio’s visit is also expected to cover a broader basket of strategic issues, including defence cooperation, maritime security, critical technologies and supply-chain resilience.Talks are likely to include discussions around the Quad grouping, defence interoperability and regional coordination amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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Officials said the temperature was 4.5 degrees above normal.The weather department has issued a yellow alert for the next three days in the state, followed by an orange alert as temperatures are expected to remain extremely high.Delhi likely to touch 46°C todayThe national capital is expected to remain under severe heatwave conditions for the next several days.According to the IMD forecast, Delhi’s maximum temperature may touch 46 degrees Celsius on May 21 and 22, while temperatures between May 23 and May 26 are likely to remain between 44 and 45 degrees Celsius.Punjab, Haryana reel under intense heatAs reported by PTI, Punjab and Haryana continued to reel under heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Rohtak and Bathinda crossing the 46 degrees Celsius mark.Chandigarh also recorded a maximum temperature of 44.4 degrees Celsius as scorching conditions persisted across the region.The hilly regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are, however, experiencing isolated showers and thunderstorms.What to expect in the next 5 daysA heat wave, hot & humid weather and warm night conditions warning has been issued by IMD for the next 5 days in these areas.May 24–26: Severe heatwave conditions likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.May 20–26: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions expected in West Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh.May 20–24: Heatwave conditions likely over Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana and Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam.May 20–24: Warm night conditions may prevail in Odisha; Uttar Pradesh likely to witness it on May 21–22.May 20–24: Hot and humid weather expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha.Health advisory for alerted areasRed alert areas- Extreme care has been advised for vulnerable people as IMD says there are very high chances of developing heat illness and heat stroke in all ages.Orange alert regions- The weather agency advises people to drink enough water, use ORS and homemade drinks like lassi, buttermilk and lemon water to stay hydrated.Yellow alert areas- Vulnerable groups have been advised to avoid heat exposure, wear loose cotton clothes and cover their heads while outdoors.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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NEW DELHI: Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with health secretaries of all states and Union territories to review preparedness and response measures against Ebola virus disease, following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).The review comes as Ebola cases in Uganda and DR Congo has crossed the death toll of 100 people.The meeting focused on strengthening surveillance, screening, quarantine protocols and hospital readiness, even as the Centre confirmed that no Ebola case has been detected in the country so far.The Union health ministry said the country has stepped up precautionary measures in view of the Ebola outbreak reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, news agency ANI reported.During the review meeting, states and UTs were asked to ensure preparedness at every level of the healthcare system. The Centre has already circulated detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering pre-arrival and post-arrival screening, quarantine procedures, laboratory testing, case management and referral mechanisms.The Union health secretary stressed the need for coordinated surveillance, timely reporting and readiness of designated healthcare facilities to deal with any potential threat. Ministries and departments concerned have also been sensitised and are working in coordination with the health ministry on preventive and surveillance measures.The ministry underlined that India has prior experience in handling Ebola-related preparedness, pointing to the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Africa when similar precautionary measures were implemented successfully.The Centre also urged citizens not to panic and advised them to continue following official health advisories and updates.The WHO has reported that a total of 528 suspected Ebola cases, including 132 deaths, had been recorded in the DRC and Uganda as of May 18.The outbreak in the two African countries has been linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain. According to WHO data, 668 contacts have been identified so far, including 541 in the DRC and 127 in Uganda.The global health body said monitoring of contacts has remained difficult in certain parts of the DRC due to insecurity and movement restrictions.WHO, in a statement, has stated that of the 12 suspected cases reported from Uganda, two were confirmed through laboratory testing, while the rest tested negative.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Director calls it his darkest character yet Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: “This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must…” NIA (Image credit: ANI) As part of an anti-India espionage network, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested a Kolkata-based man for allegedly passing confidential security-related information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs).Sharing details of the arrest on X, the official NIA India account said, “A Pak-backed spy, Zafar Riaz @ Rizvi of Kolkata, has been arrested in an espionage racket, in which he was engaged in clandestinely passing confidential security-related information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) as part of an anti-India terror conspiracy.”According to the agency, the accused has been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Official Secrets Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A].“A Look Out Circular was issued against him and proceedings were also under way to declare him a Proclaimed Offender (PO) when he was taken into custody,” the NIA said in its press release.The agency further revealed during its investigation that the accused was married to a Pakistani national and had been travelling frequently between India and Pakistan since 2005.“During one such visit, he was contacted and cultivated by PIOs to carry out espionage activities in India in lieu of financial inducements and the promise of Pakistani citizenship,” the release added.NIA reveals alleged espionage networkAccording to the NIA, the accused allegedly facilitated espionage and terror operatives by sharing One-Time Passwords (OTPs) linked to Indian telecom mobile numbers with a PIO to activate WhatsApp accounts.The agency claimed these accounts were later used by the alleged PIO to communicate secretly with Motiram Jat, another accused in the case, who was allegedly involved in passing sensitive security-related information.Investigation continuesThe NIA said investigations are underway to identify other individuals linked to the espionage racket and uncover the larger conspiracy behind the operation.The arrest comes amid wider crackdowns by the agency across states including West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to dismantle alleged cross-border intelligence networks.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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