Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the implementation timeline for front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, or fat. FSSAI proposed a single-phase red hexagonal warning system, drawing responses from both health advocates and food manufacturers.
The 18th edition of the bilateral military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' commenced in Pithoragarh, focusing on counter-insurgency tactics and modern counter-drone operations.
State Bank of India (SBI) has advised customers to complete essential branch transactions in advance of a three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions starting September 28. With preceding weekend holidays, branch services could remain constrained for five consecutive days.
At least five people lost their lives after a sudden flash flood in the Kottappuzha River swept away tourists and residents in Nilambur, Malappuram district.
Three men from Punjab who were abducted after arriving at Nairobi airport have been safely rescued by Kenyan police and repatriated to India through diplomatic coordination.
The Election Commission of India has temporarily frozen the Trinamool Congress's name and 'Flowers and Grass' symbol ahead of West Bengal Assembly bypolls due to internal factional rivalries. Mamata Banerjee's group has approached the Supreme Court against the ruling.
Maratha reservation campaigner Manoj Jarange-Patil conditionally called off his 20-day hunger strike in Beed district after negotiations with a Maharashtra government delegation. He warned of massive protests in Mumbai if the community's quota demands are not met within three months.
The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over unnatural deaths reported in Manipur relief camps and directed the State Chief Secretary to file a detailed report on probe status and safety measures.
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested in West Bengal in connection with 19-year-old cases shortly after former CM Mamata Banerjee announced her party's support for him in the Nandigram bypoll.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal proceedings against Nestle India over non-compliance in three infant nutrition products, including misleading promotional claims and substandard biotin content.
The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that Biometric Aadhaar Authentication will become compulsory starting October 1, 2026, for booking subsidised domestic LPG refills. Over 27.43 crore consumers have already completed the verification process.
The RSS-affiliated ABVP won three central panel posts in the Delhi University Students' Union elections, while Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen secured the Vice President position.
The Union Cabinet has raised the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, extending provident fund and pension benefits to millions.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai to win their eighth Women's Asia Cup title, but the team declined to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi amid ongoing political tensions.
Rising water levels in the Ganga, Gandak, and Kosi rivers have flooded 87 blocks across 15 districts in Bihar, impacting over 4.7 million residents and submerging thousands of public schools.
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the month-long 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Operating under the theme "Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari," the campaign focuses on dietary diversity, protein intake, and fresh cooked meals for children and women.
Delhi International Airport Limited has lodged a formal police complaint against 63 social media accounts for circulating misleading and fake videos claiming severe waterlogging at the airport. The operator clarified that flight operations remained unaffected despite brief monsoon rain.
Forest officials rescued five baby orangutans from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district, sparking an international wildlife trafficking investigation. Indonesian authorities are coordinating with Indian agencies for DNA verification and repatriation of the critically endangered apes.