Medical device makers set for quicker clearances NEW DELHI: Manufacturers of blood pressure monitors, cardiac stents, hip and knee implants and other medical devices could soon get regulatory approvals up to 25 days faster, with the Centre proposing changes to streamline the licensing process while retaining existing quality, safety and performance standards. Union health ministry…
Dubai police issues alert on hiring maids Dubai Police has urged residents to hire temporary domestic workers and hourly staff only through licensed and accredited agencies, warning that dealing with unverified individuals could put households at risk.As part of an ongoing public awareness campaign, authorities stressed the importance of verifying a worker’s identity before allowing…
Bengaluru: Improper use of eye cosmetics, especially failing to remove them at night, can significantly impact eye health, increasing inflammatory markers by up to 40%, according to a recent study by a city-based ophthalmologist.The study, called ‘Biological Cleansing: Toward Improving Ocular Surface Surgical Outcomes’, accepted for publication in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, analysed tear…
Silchar: A suspected drug peddler was arrested with 12,000 Yaba tablets valued at around Rs 90 lakh during a routine naka check in the Ramkrishna Nagar area of Assam’s Sribhumi district on Friday night, police said.The accused was identified as 32-year-old Sarimul Haque, a resident of Muliala village in Ratabari. Police said he was intercepted…
The most auspicious and prominent Ekadashi of the year is going to be observed in the month of June. The day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and this day is regarded as one of the most sacred day in Hinduism. On this auspicious day, people offer their prayers, observe fast, and seek blessings of Lord Vishnu….
Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…
Waterlogging returned to Silk Board Junction after heavy rain, triggering massive traffic snarls and exposing persistent drainage problems despite recent infrastructure upgrades Bengaluru: For motorists and pedestrians, rain at Silk Board Junction has once again become a warning sign to brace for chaos. Just weeks after the much-hyped inauguration of the double-decker flyover promised smoother…
Jyeshtha Purnima is one of the most prominent days in Hindu religion. This is an extremely sacred day to worship Lord Vishnu. Purnima is regarded as the most revered day in Hinduism. Devotees observe fast from dawn to dusk and offer their sincere prayers to Lord Satyanarayan (another form of Lord Vishnu) and seek his…
NEW DELHI: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a Rs 5 lakh penalty on edtech company, PhysicsWallah (PW), over use of “dark patterns” on its website and mobile application. raising concerns about unfair trade practices and consumer rights violations.In its order passed on Monday, the CCPA said that the Noida-based edtech firm used manipulative…
Mumbai: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the Maharashtra State Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026. Officials said a coordination committee will be established in every district; biogas projects will be implemented on a PPP (public-private partnership) and hybrid annuity basis. A budgetary provision of Rs 500 crore has been made for the current year. This…
