NEW DELHI: Can food and beverage companies claim that their products are “100%” natural? Can they advertise products as “100% Juice”, “Natural Tender Coconut Water”, “100% atta or Whole Wheat Bread” when products contain water, fruit concentrates, preservatives, or only 87% whole wheat flour?Taking note that such claims often mislead buyers, Central Consumer Protection Authority…
The Income Tax Department has released the Draft Income Tax Rules 2026. (AI image) The Income Tax Department has released the Draft Income Tax Rules 2026, which once approved will be applicable for FY 2026-27. For salaried and middle class income taxpayers, several changes have been proposed, which will have implications for their taxable income…
The development came ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon session NEW DELHI: A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining a bill on the removal of prime ministers and chief ministers on Friday decided to defer the adoption of its draft report even as voting was underway on the panel’s five recommendations.The development came ahead of the Monsoon session…
Middle East chaos has kept the crucial Strait of Hormuz squeezed for over three months now, disrupting one of the world’s busiest energy corridors, sending ripples across nations. But amid the chaos, India may have quietly found a Plan B — Oman.India’s free trade agreement with Oman, which comes into effect on June 1, could…
Vastu Shastra suggests that hanging some particular paintings can change the course of energy that flows within a living space. As per Vatu principles, a house which is well-aligned with natural elements like light, water, and greenery can bring positive changes and also financial stability, not to mention professional growth, and prosperity. Among these, one…
The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…
AI is not intended to replace doctors but to multiply specialist capacity by assisting in diagnosis NEW DELHI: India’s healthcare system is coming under growing pressure from an ageing population, rising burden of chronic diseases and shortages of doctors, nurses and hospital beds, according to a knowledge paper released by Union Health Minister J P…
NEW DELHI: Kerala will count votes for its 140-member assembly on May 4, with the results expected to determine whether the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) can retain power for a third consecutive term or if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) can reclaim the state after a decade in opposition. The election has also…
CHENNAI: TVK’s political adversaries were rattled by the party’s successful meetings, and they were beginning to unmask themselves, actor Vijay claimed in a veiled reference to the DMK.Firing a salvo at the ruling DMK, the founder of the fledgling party accused the DMK of allowing the “Lotus” (BJP’s symbol) to bloom in Tamil Nadu and…
Travis Head and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia batter Travis Head has spoken publicly for the first time about the controversy involving Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The incident gained attention after cameras appeared to show RCB star Kohli skipping a handshake…