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By Nanditha S There was a time when the press in India was trusted as the mirror of society—an institution expected to reflect reality, question authority and protect the public interest. That trust is now under severe strain. A growing section of the media, instead of holding power to account, appears more inclined to please the administration by circulating false reports and fabricated narratives. The result is not merely the defamation of individuals; it is the progressive defamation of journalism itself. When…

In Madhya Pradesh, twelve people were killed and 39 others injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into the outer wall of the Sheetla Mata Temple on Chinaur Road in Gwalior last night. The vehicle reportedly broke through police barricades, rolled down a steep slope and ploughed into devotees gathered on the road, crushing several pilgrims before coming to a halt. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dharmveer Singh Yadav, the accident occurred at around 1.30 AM when a truck loaded with paddy went out…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified draft amendments proposing Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for two pesticides, acetamiprid and imidacloprid, in tea. The proposal reflects FSSAI’s approach to reviewing pesticide residue standards in light of scientific assessments, relevant international practices and the needs of Indian agriculture. The draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026, propose maximum residue limits of 20 milligrams per…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020, proposing to prohibit the addition of sucrose and fructose to food products intended for infants up to six months of age. The proposed restriction aims to promote appropriate infant nutrition and support healthy growth and development during the crucial first six months of life. It seeks to ensure that infant nutrition products meet the nutritional needs…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever Limited over misleading claims on the packaging of some of their food products. In a social media post, the food regulator said Hindustan Unilever had made potentially misleading claims on its Horlicks Women’s Plus Chocolate Nutrition Drink and Horlicks Mother’s Plus Kesar products. These include claims relating to bone strength, healthy birth weight and the use of the term “No Added Sugar”. FSSAI said…

By Nanditha S On 15 October 2026, Republic TV reporters were ejected from a joint press conference at the Press Club of India in Delhi. The briefing, organised by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) with Left student and political representatives including AISA President Neha Bora and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, addressed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, restrictions on protests at Jantar Mantar, and the detention of CJP leaders.…

India : Amish Tripathi, the Co-founder of Tara Gaming, hosted Patrick Leverino, Consul General of France in Mumbai, and Mathieu Bejot, Audiovisual Attaché at the French Institute in India, for an exclusive tour of the company’s Pune studio and a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Age of Bhaarat’, India’s first global AAA game. Accompanied by his team, led by Studio Head Siddharth Singh, Tripathi took the French delegates through the game’s development process, showcasing the creative and technical work that goes into bringing…