'You don't want people to remain healthy?,' SC asks FSSAI over labels on packaged food

The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised the FSSAI for its reluctance to introduce 'Front-of-Pack Warning Labels' on packaged foods, especially to indicate the amounts of sugar, salt, or saturated fat. "You don't want people in this country to remain healthy? More particularly, growing children?" SC asked. The top court had passed an order to that effect in February 2026.
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02:37 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked near gurdwara in Maharashtra

Former Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked on Thursday by a Nihang near a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment after injuries to his hand, according to Nanded Police. A police personnel was also reportedly injured in the attack.
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02:56 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Perseid meteor showers light up skies across the world, videos viral

The annual Perseid meteor shower lit up skies across the world early on Thursday. Videos of the meteor showers seen in Türkiye, China and Japan have gone viral online. The Perseids, which peaks every year in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. This year the celestial event has peaked on August 12-13.
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03:13 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Karnataka proposes up to ₹25,000 annual fee for parking cars on residential roads

The Karnataka government has notified a draft policy that proposes a ₹25,000 annual fee for parking SUVs on residential roads in Bengaluru. Small cars could attract a permit fee of ₹15,000/year, while owners of sedans may have to pay ₹20,000/year. For non-residential on-street parking, cars could be charged ₹80/hr for Category A roads and ₹60/hour for Category B roads.
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03:29 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Can Pak nationals avail India's e-Visa facility as Attari made a designated entry point?

The Attari land port along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab was among the 11 new entry points for foreigners holding valid Indian e-Visas. However, Pakistani citizens and people of Pakistani origin still remain ineligible for India's e-Visa scheme and must apply for regular visas at an Indian Mission. India now has 88 entry points for nationals of 172 countries.
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News By: Garima Garg
03:39 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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CJP's Saurav Das says police visited his house; police call it routine I-Day drive

Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Saurav Das alleged that Puducherry Police visited his house at the Union government's behest to intimidate his family and silence him. "It will not work. This will not cower me down," he added. However, police said the visit was part of routine security checks ahead of Independence Day as the parade is held in White Town.
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03:57 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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I feel bad when father sells milk, I'm searching for job: World U20 silver medallist Ashish

World Athletics U20 silver medallist Ashish Yadav once helped his father sell milk in their village in UP's Mirzapur. The 19-year-old javelin thrower said he feels bad when he sees his father selling milk. Ashish stated he is searching for a job, adding, "The financial situation at home is just the same, not improving, since I'm not getting any job."
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04:12 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Nihang Sikh detained for attacking Sukhbir Badal identified, told police 'felt like doing it'

The Nihang Sikh who was detained for attacking former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in Maharashtra has been identified as Jaspal Singh. According to reports, the attacker told police he "just felt like doing it". He reportedly works as a volunteer at the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara and is said to be in his mid-60s.
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04:28 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Every Air India pilot to face dope test after pilot tests positive for marijuana

Air India has ordered mandatory substance-abuse screening for all its pilots after the pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight, which dipped 300 ft, tested positive for marijuana, reported Reuters citing an internal memo. The tests will ​screen for substances and medications prohibited under ​aviation regulations. The testing programme would begin on Thursday and would be mandatory for all pilots.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:41 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked 2nd time in 2 years; first was at Golden Temple

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal faced a second attack in less than two years after a Nihang Sikh allegedly attacked him with a kirpan near a Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded. In December 2024, a former militant opened fire at Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. However, the bullet missed him. The attacker was granted bail in March 2025.
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04:37 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Kerala CM Satheesan admits knowing 2 drug cases accused after CPM's link claim

Kerala CM VD Satheesan said he knew two young men who were arrested with MDMA, but denied allegations that his office asked Meta to remove reports critical of him. The issue followed allegations made by CPM's Pinarayi Vijayan of "undeclared social media censorship" over alleged removal of reports on arrest of a person claiming to be Satheesan's social media coordinator.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:59 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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US hires 2,000 gamers as air traffic controllers at ₹1.4 crore pay

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has hired more than 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers. The FAA launched a campaign in April encouraging gamers to apply for the role, which offers an average salary of $155,000 (₹1.4 crore) after three years. Duffy said the agency has now achieved 94% of its hiring target.
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04:56 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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After Pakistan, Bangladesh goes dark

Bangladesh is once again following Pakistan as it has started experiencing severe power outages and load-shedding. The situation prompted frustrated residents to attack electricity facilities in some areas and forced state-owned discom BPBA to seek police security for grids, substations and electricity offices. The government has ordered malls to shut by 8 pm and billboards to shut by 7 pm.
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05:09 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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If you can't do it, we will: SC to Centre on front-of-pack labels on packaged food

As it reprimanded the Centre's FSSAI over reluctance to implement front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food items, the Supreme Court said, "If you can't do it, we will..This is your last chance. Next time we will dictate the judgment." The court commented that FSSAI has immense pressure from corporates and was succumbing to the pressure.
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05:27 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Pak's ISI might be linked to communal riots in Nepal's district bordering India: Reports

A Nepal intelligence report submitted to its Home Ministry has flagged the potential role of Pakistan's ISI in the recent communal violence that originated in Nepal's Sunsari district bordering Bihar, reports stated. It also reportedly flagged the presence of a Pakistan-origin cleric in Sunsari. Nepal, especially its districts bordering India, is reportedly becoming a hotbed for ISI's activities.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:22 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Nepal loses original copy of 1816 border treaty as it claims 3 Indian territories as its own

Nepal's government has said it is unable to confirm if documents of 1816 Treaty of Sugauli that it possesses are original. The treaty, which led to Nepal surrendering substantial territory to East India Company, became a principal basis for determining Nepal's boundaries with British India and later, India. Nepal claims India's Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as part of its territory.
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05:21 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Maha CM Fadnavis calls Sukhbir Singh Badal after attack

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal to enquire about his health after he was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded. The Shiromani Akali Dal chief told Fadnavis that he is stable. Fadnavis has ordered an investigation into the attack. The Nihang Sikh, identified as Jaspal Singh, attacked Badal using a kirpan and has been detained.
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05:43 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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US launches task force to curb 'birth tourism', revokes 600 visas

The US State Department has launched a task force to combat "birth tourism" and has already revoked over 600 visas to prevent misuse of visas. The term refers to foreigners travelling to the US to give birth so their child can obtain US citizenship under current law. The department said many people have turned this practice into a commercial business.
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05:35 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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PM Modi speaks to Harsimrat Badal after attack on her husband Sukhbir Badal

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and inquired about the health of her husband, Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was attacked by a Nihang Sikh in Maharashtra's Nanded. The attacker has been arrested. "The government of India should order a CBI inquiry into the attack," said SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia.
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05:34 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Real estate agent apologises over ₹6.3 crore Mumbai flat's 'vegetarians only' row

A ₹6.3-crore 2 BHK in Mumbai's Tardeo sparked backlash after its listing specified 'Vegetarian Only'. Following the backlash, the real estate agent who featured in the video apologised. "Whatever I said in the video about selling the flat to vegetarians was not mine but the flat owner's criteria," he said. "I did not mean to hurt any non-vegetarians," he added.
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05:59 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026

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