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RO systems should be maintained properly to be effective, says study

RO systems should be maintained properly to be effective, says study

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The authors of the study argue that using only RO devices as a stand-alone solution to urban drinking water safety may not be effective. | Photo Credit: File photo Installing reverse osmosis (RO) systems alone at home is not a guarantee for safe drinking water, a recent study has found. While the technology has been proven capable of removing microbes under ideal operating conditions, a field level study in Chennai showed that microbial contamination was detected in samples from RO units, highlighting the lack of regular maintenance and filter replacement as key issues. The results of the study ‘Evaluating Household Reverse Osmosis Systems for Microbial Safety: A Case Study from Chennai, India’ were recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. The researchers Suzan Kagan et al, aimed at assessing the microbial safety of drinking water before and after household RO treatment to understand how education and awareness influence household water and maintenance practices. The survey conducted in Chennai covered 262 water samples from 216 households, looking at both treated and …

Government doubles import duty on gold & silver, effective rate now at 18.4%

Government doubles import duty on gold & silver, effective rate now at 18.4%

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The Indian government has doubled the effective tax paid on the import of gold and silver to a total of 18.4% from the previous 9.2%, effective from May 13, 2026. It made the changes through two separate notifications issued late night on May 12.  Previously, the basic customs duty on gold and silver stood at 5%, with a 1% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC), and a 3% Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) rate on the total assessable value of the imports, which includes the cost, insurance, and freight price, and the applicable basic customs duties, taking the effective import tax to about 9.2%. Now, the customs duty has been hiked to 10%, and the AIDC has become 5%, taking the effective tax rate, including the IGST, to about 18.4%.  According to industry players and experts, this “retrograde” and “blunt” decision will not only encourage a shift to smuggling, since the Indian appetite for gold is largely cultural, but will also have other negative effects on employment. The Ministry of Finance has not yet released …

Women’s leadership key to effective governance, says MP CM Mohan Yadav at Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan

Women’s leadership key to effective governance, says MP CM Mohan Yadav at Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that governance becomes more effective when women take charge of decision-making, underlining the need for greater participation of women in public life. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav honours Class 10 and 12 toppers during the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan in Bhopal. Addressing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ held at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the country is witnessing a new phase of women-led development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act would further strengthen India’s democratic framework. Yadav inaugurated the event and also felicitated meritorious students, including higher secondary joint toppers Khushi Rai and Chandni Vishwakarma from Bhopal, and Class 10 topper Pratibha Singh Solanki from Panna district. Highlighting India’s progress, the Chief Minister said several landmark decisions in recent years have strengthened the country socially and economically. He credited the Centre for initiatives aimed at improving women’s dignity, safety and participation in governance. Referring to historical and cultural examples, Yadav said …

Chlorination as one of the most effective public health interventions

Chlorination as one of the most effective public health interventions

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India has made real progress in expanding access to drinking water over the past decade. Millions of households now have tap connections, something that once felt like an ambitious goal. But access isn’t the same as safety. And that’s where the gap still lies. Drinking Water (Representative Image) Water reaching a household is only half the job. Whether it is safe to drink, every single day, is what truly matters. That is where the next phase of India’s public health journey needs to focus. Chlorination remains one of the most reliable ways to get there. It is not new, and that is precisely its strength. Among the many water treatment options available today, chlorination continues to stand out because it works at scale, at relatively low cost, and with consistent results. When done properly, it can significantly reduce the burden of waterborne diseases, especially in rural and underserved areas. What makes it particularly effective is something often overlooked: it doesn’t just treat water at the source, it keeps working as water moves through the system. …

I PU Pass Marks Reduced From 35% To 33% In Karnataka, Effective This Year | Education and Career News

I PU Pass Marks Reduced From 35% To 33% In Karnataka, Effective This Year | Education and Career News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 16:30 IST While SSLC and II PU exams are centralized public examinations, I PU papers are evaluated at the college level. The government aims to eliminate disparities between these stages. This move also brings the state board in line with national boards, such as the CBSE, creating a more uniform competition for students. Image: Canva The Karnataka government has officially reduced the minimum passing marks for First Pre-University (I PU) examinations. This decision, announced by the Department of School Education and Literacy, takes effect this academic year. It is set to impact approximately 6 lakh students who appear for these exams annually across the state. The primary goal of this revision is to establish uniformity within the state’s education system. By lowering the bar from 35 to 33, Karnataka aligns I PU (First Pre-University) criteria with the existing standards for SSLC and II PU. Officials noted that this move also brings the state board in line with national boards, such as the CBSE, creating a more uniform competition for students. Ensuring …

Shah Rukh Khan calls Anil Kapoor ‘restrained yet effective’ in Subedaar, Anurag Kashyap wishes film would’ve been a theatrical release | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan calls Anil Kapoor ‘restrained yet effective’ in Subedaar, Anurag Kashyap wishes film would’ve been a theatrical release | Bollywood News

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Suresh Triveni’s action thriller Subedaar is getting rave reviews from across the film industry, particularly for the towering central performance of Anil Kapoor. The admirers now include superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. While the former heaped praises on the film and its ensemble star cast, Kashyap wished the film would’ve been a theatrical release instead of dropping directly on Amazon Prime Video. Shah Rukh Khan took to his X handle on Saturday and wrote, “Thoroughly enjoyed #Subedaar. Can always count on @AnilKapoor to give it his all – a restrained yet effective performance. His dedication to the craft is inspiring and the action was so good.” He then mentioned the supporting cast — Aditya Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, Mona Singh, Faisal Malik, and Radhika Madan — adding, “each character was crafted uniquely and all of u put on such a great performance.” Shah Rukh also lauded Triveni and the entire team of Subedaar. Anil replied to Shah Rukh on X, writing, “Shah Rukh, so happy you saw Subedaar. Your words mean a lot …

Shah Rukh Khan is impressed by action in Subedaar, praises Anil Kapoor’s ‘restrained yet effective performance’

Shah Rukh Khan is impressed by action in Subedaar, praises Anil Kapoor’s ‘restrained yet effective performance’

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Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has recently been receiving praise from critics for his performance in Subedaar. However, the actor’s performance has also impressed several stars from the film industry. Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to praise Anil’s performance and called his dedication to work “inspiring”. Shah Rukh Khan reviews Anil Kapoor’s Subedaar. Shah Rukh Khan reviews Subedaar On Saturday, Shah Rukh took to X and shared his review of Subedaar. He wrote, “Thoroughly enjoyed #Subedaar. Can always count on @AnilKapoor to give it his all – a restrained yet effective performance. His dedication to the craft is inspiring and the action was so good!!!” He further praised and congratulated the entire team, writing, “AdityaRawal, #SaurabhShukla, #MonaSingh, #FaisalMalik, #RadhikaMadan – each character was crafted uniquely and all of u put on such a great performance. Well done #SureshTriveni and the entire team… lots of love.” Anil reacted to Shah Rukh’s praise and wrote, “Shah Rukh, so happy you saw Subedaar. Your words mean a lot to all of us, especially coming from someone who …

‘Shah Rukh Khan wasn’t effective at all’: Lilliput reveals he didn’t like Zero, says SRK doesn’t have the right sense of script | Bollywood News

‘Shah Rukh Khan wasn’t effective at all’: Lilliput reveals he didn’t like Zero, says SRK doesn’t have the right sense of script | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Mar 7, 2026 03:09 PM IST Actor Lilliput, who has been active in the industry for over four decades and is also credited with writing seminal TV series Indradhanush, recently shared his views on Shah Rukh Khan. The veteran expressed that he was left unimpressed by SRK’s 2018 film Zero, in which the actor essayed the role of a vertically challenged man under the direction of Aanand L Rai. ‘Shah Rukh Khan wasn’t effective at all in Zero’ In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Lilliput said: “I did watch Zero, and I didn’t like it. It was a confused subject. I didn’t understand what the writer wanted to convey with the film. There was a physically disabled girl and a beautiful girl, and both were smitten by this boy. Now I don’t even remember what else happened.” However, he also praised Shah Rukh’s dedication, adding: “Shah Rukh put in his full effort; he didn’t hold back and worked with complete honesty. But he wasn’t effective at all.” ‘SRK doesn’t have script sense’ …

Kalaburagi DC reviews development work, urges officials to ensure effective implementation of schemes

Kalaburagi DC reviews development work, urges officials to ensure effective implementation of schemes

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Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Tarannum, along with a team of district-level officials, visiting a newly-established cement factory near Ravoor village in Kalaburagi district on February 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Tarannum directed government officials to work responsibly and ensure the effective implementation of welfare and development schemes for the overall progress of Chittapur taluk. On February 10, the Deputy Commissioner began her taluk-level review tour in the morning along with a team of district-level officials by visiting Shahabad taluk, where she inspected the newly established Nuvoco Cement Factory at Ravoor village. She later visited the land conversion site at Nalwar village via Konchur. At Nalwar, she inspected several government institutions, including the Raitha Samparka Kendra, Primary Health Centre, anganwadi, residential hostel and the nadakacheri (government office), and reviewed the functioning of various departments. Subsequently, she visited the industrial area in Chittapur taluk and held discussions with local officials. Addressing a taluk-level officers’ meeting held at the Praja Soudha, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that officials must make dedicated efforts to ensure …

Higher excise duty on cigarettes, health cess on pan masala effective February 1

Higher excise duty on cigarettes, health cess on pan masala effective February 1

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An additional excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala, over and above the highest 40 per cent GST rate, will come into effect from February 1. The cess and excise levies will replace the existing 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST), plus compensation cess, on such `sin goods` which was there on these items since GST was rolled out on July 1, 2017. Also, from February 1, a new MRP-based valuation mechanism will be introduced for tobacco products (chewing tobacco, filter khaini, jarda scented tobacco, gutkha) whereby GST shall be determined based on retail sale price declared on the package. Pan masala manufacturers need to apply for a new registration under the health and national security cess law from February 1. Manufacturers of such products will have to install a functional CCTV system covering all packing machines and preserve the footage for at least 24 months. They will also have to disclose with excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities and can also claim …