Ram Mandir’s Decision To ‘Completely Ban Prasad’: What Prompted This Step?

27 Sep 2024

Amid growing concerns among devotees about the purity of the famous Tirupati ‘laddu prasadam’, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has taken a decisive step by banning offerings prepared by external agencies. This decision follows allegations that adulterated ghee was used in making the laddus at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in...

Elon Musk vs. Brazil: Supreme Court Orders Social Media Platform X Shutdown; Imposes Fine for VPN Users

31 Aug 2024

The Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) in Brazil after it failed to appoint a legal representative in the country. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been in a dispute with X's owner Elon Musk since April, mandated the...

FSSAI’s A1-A2 Milk Ban Revoked: Authorities Seek More Stakeholder Input

27 Aug 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has retracted its recent order that sought to prohibit food businesses from marketing and selling milk and milk products under the A1 and A2 classification. This decision was made on August 26, 2024, following concerns and feedback from stakeholders. Initially, the...

Government bans 23 breeds of “Aggressive Dogs”

14 Mar 2024

The national government has instructed states to prohibit the sale and breeding of 23 aggressive dog breeds, such as Pitbull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Rottweilers, and Mastiffs, due to an increase in pet dog attacks. The directive, sent to states and Union Territories, prohibits individuals from keeping these 23 breeds as...

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting takes action against ‘obscene’ content on OTT platforms

14 Mar 2024

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action, in coordination with various intermediaries, to block 18 OTT platforms publishing "obscene," "vulgar," and, in some instances, "pornographic content". 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on the Google Play Store and 3 on the Apple App Store), and 57 social media...

Sri Lanka’s ban on China’s vessels in EEZ is a welcome step

02 Jan 2024

Sri Lanka has reportedly decided not to allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at its port or operate within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for one year. Colombo has reportedly shared the information about this decision with New Delhi recently. So, the Sri Lankan government’s decision banning Chinese research...

Bali to ban activities in mountains to curb tourist misconduct in sacred peaks

18 Jun 2023

To preserve the mountains' holiness, Bali's governor, Wayan Koster, has put an emergency ban on tourism activity there. This choice was made in response to an increase in visitor misbehaviour, which has led to worries about Bali's cherished natural areas being harmed. Governor Koster emphasised the significance of maintaining the...

Internet ban extended till 15 June in Manipur, amid crisis

11 Jun 2023

Manipur Government has extended the ban on internet services in the crisis-hit state for another five days till 15 June. OFFICIAL ORDER RELEASED BY MANIPUR GOVERMENT: "The internet ban has been further extended for another five days to curb the spread of false news, rumours and misinformation through social media...

Cough syrups made in India for export will be checked in government labs

23 May 2023

The Indian government has introduced new testing requirements for the export of cough syrups. Effective from June 1, exporters will need to obtain a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from specified laboratories in order to export cough syrups. The designated laboratories include Indian Pharmacopoeia Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Commission, CDL Kolkata in...

Travancore Devaswom Board bans RSS ‘Shakhas’, mass drills in temple premises

23 May 2023

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) issued a circular to all temples under them to not allow mass drills and other activities organised by the RSS on temple premises. The circular, issued on 18 May says that this should be strictly followed otherwise action will be taken against those who do...