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Water, salt and sugar packs must contain warning on presence of micro or nano plastics: Madras High Court

Water, salt and sugar packs must contain warning on presence of micro or nano plastics: Madras High Court

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In a significant order, the Madras High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as well as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to forewarn customers about the possible presence of micro and nano plastics (MNPs) in packaged drinking water, salt and sugar sold through Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles and in plastic packs. A special Division Bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, constituted to hear forest and environment related issues, ordered that the labels on the PET bottles as well as the sugar and salt packets must contain the warning ‘This water may contain micro/nano plastics’ or ‘This salt/sugar may contain micro/nano plastics’ in red colour font of size 10. The Ministry, as well as FSSAI, were directed to issue an appropriate notification, in compliance of the court order, within four weeks and issue instructions to all companies that sell drinking water, salt and sugar in PET bottles and other plastic packaging to comply with the new labelling requirements scrupulously. The court also called …

Fans call out Yuzvendra Chahal for ‘milking’ divorce with Dhanashree, new ‘sugar daddy’ video sparks controversy | Entertainment-others News

Fans call out Yuzvendra Chahal for ‘milking’ divorce with Dhanashree, new ‘sugar daddy’ video sparks controversy | Entertainment-others News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 07:44 PM IST Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed many eyeballs last year, as he wore a t-shirt which had ‘Be Your Own Sugar Daddy’ written over it on the day of his final divorce hearing with Dhanashree Verma. He has now taken it a notch by using the viral moment in a new ad campaign. In a new video surfaced on social media, Story TV, a micro-drama platform, has named the cricketer as its chief story officer. However, the marketing clip used the sugar daddy controversy, which has not gone down well with netizens. Reddit users called Chahal’s move ‘cringe’, asking him not to ‘milk’ his divorce. According to the post, Yuzvendra Chahal’s new role will be to collaborate with the Story TV team to offer his perspective as a prominent sportsperson and public figure, contributing in shaping stories and ideas. The platform mentioned in the post that more details about the cricketer’s role and its impact will be shared soon. The ‘sugar daddy’ meme was even re-shared by …

Sugar factory worker dies in accident in Belagavi district

Sugar factory worker dies in accident in Belagavi district

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Sachin Yamananni, a worker in the Hiranyakeshi sugar factory at Hukkeri in Belagavi district of Karnataka, died in a workplace accident on January 12. He was caught in the belt of a crusher when he was feeding lime pellets to the crushing machine. He had joined as a temporary worker 10 days ago.  A case has been registered. Published – January 12, 2026 02:45 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Boiler Explosion At Belagavi Sugar Factory Leaves Eight Workers With Severe Burns | India News

Boiler Explosion At Belagavi Sugar Factory Leaves Eight Workers With Severe Burns | India News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 16:50 IST A boiler explosion at a Belagavi sugar factory injured 8 people, with fears of fatalities. Operations halted and inquiry launched. A boiler explosion at a Belagavi sugar factory injured 8 people, with fears of fatalities. Operations halted and inquiry launched. (AI Image) A boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Belagavi left at least eight workers with severe burn injuries on Wednesday, triggering panic at the industrial site. The blast occurred in the factory’s Number 1 boiler compartment while routine repair work was underway. According to preliminary information, workers were repairing a valve when the boiler suddenly exploded, releasing scalding hot molasses that engulfed those present nearby. All eight injured workers sustained serious burns and were rushed to hospital for treatment. While authorities are yet to issue an official confirmation, there are strong concerns that two of the injured may have succumbed to their injuries, with the death toll feared to rise. The injured have been identified as Manjunath Teredal, Akshay Chopade, Raghavendra Giriyal, Guru Tammannavar, Bharat Sarawadi, Deepak …

Bihar government to revive old sugar mills

Bihar government to revive old sugar mills

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People walk past a closed sugar mill in the eastern Indian city of Patna January 22, 2012. When India launched reforms to open up its state-stifled economy 20 years ago, many states surged ahead, leaving behind the 3.5 percent “Hindu rate of growth” that had plagued the decades after the country’s independence from Britain in 1947, and with it Bihar. Picture taken January 22, 2012. To match Insight INDIA-BIHAR/ REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) | Photo Credit: Reuters Bihar Cooperative Minister Pramod Kumar on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) said that two sugar mills will be run by the Cooperative department as part of the State government’s decision to revive old sugar mills besides setting up new ones in the state as part of its “Saat Nischay” programme. “We have received a proposal in this regard. As and when the cabinet clears it, we will let you know. The department has started its preparations in this regard. As part of government’s resolve under “Saat Nischay”, it has been decided to revive old sugar …

World Diabetes Day: Only 27% aware of excess sugar risks, shows BMC survey  | Mumbai News

World Diabetes Day: Only 27% aware of excess sugar risks, shows BMC survey  | Mumbai News

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World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, with new data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) revealing the scale of diabetes risk and detection gaps in the city. According to a BMC survey conducted as part of the Salt-Sugar Campaign 2025 with a sample size of 695 people, only 27 per cent of respondents were aware of the health dangers linked to excessive sugar consumption. Another survey conducted with 5,000 respondents saw 15.6 per cent found to be pre-diabetic. Municipal health institutions screened 5,59,751 people for diabetes and hypertension over the last three years. Medical experts estimate that around half of those living with diabetes remain undiagnosed until they develop complications. Story continues below this ad BMC’s campaign has included dietary counselling for over 1,59,000 patients to prevent diabetes and related conditions. There are currently 26 municipal hospitals operating Non-Communicable Disease Corners for systematic blood pressure and diabetes checks for individuals above 30 years of age. More than 1,20,000 patients are under diabetes treatment at BMC’s clinics. The Healthy Campus Initiative, launched across over …

Karan Johar says he took classes to be ‘less feminine’, childhood trauma made him paranoid: ‘I get angry when my kids eat sugar’ | Bollywood News

Karan Johar says he took classes to be ‘less feminine’, childhood trauma made him paranoid: ‘I get angry when my kids eat sugar’ | Bollywood News

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Karan Johar, one of Bollywood’s most influential filmmakers and the force behind Dharma Productions, recently revealed the deep emotional scars from his childhood that continue to shape him today — especially as a parent. In a heartfelt conversation with Sania Mirza for Myntra’s Glam Stream, Karan opened up about his struggles with body image, bullying, and self-worth, and how those experiences have made him a “paranoid parent” to his twins, Yash and Roohi. He confessed that while a part of him wants his children to live freely and explore life, another part constantly fears they might face the same trauma he endured — particularly in today’s world dominated by social media. ALSO READ:‘Hrithik Roshan stuttered, Sussanne Khan was at ugliest worst,’ when Zarine Khan said they were bonded forever Story continues below this ad “I know kids in school who have Instagram accounts and already feel anxious about their looks, their bodies, and even the number of followers they have. It’s crazy — they’re just kids. When we were growing up, no one cared about …

Bengaluru entrepreneur controls blood sugar and heart disease risk, loses body weight too: How oral diabetes drug Rybelsus helped him manage co-morbidities and take up exercise | Health and Wellness News

Bengaluru entrepreneur controls blood sugar and heart disease risk, loses body weight too: How oral diabetes drug Rybelsus helped him manage co-morbidities and take up exercise | Health and Wellness News

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A 55-year-old entrepreneur, with a family history of ischemic heart disease, felt he was sitting on a ticking time bomb as he had hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. When he came to see Dr Abhijit Bhograj, endocrinologist at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, he was worried because his diabetes remained uncontrolled despite being on metformin and other supportive medications, including one for high blood pressure, for five years. He asked the doctor if there was any other way he could get his blood sugar levels down. His HbA1c count (average blood sugar over three months) was eight per cent, which should be ideally below 5.7 per cent. His body mass index (BMI) was 26.5 kg/m² (the normal range being below 24.9 kg/m²) and his waist circumference was over 40 inches. “Given his family history of heart disease and two risk factors in diabetes and high blood pressure, I put him on Rybelsus, the oral diabetes drug belonging to the new class of GLP1 receptor agonists. In addition to managing blood sugar, Rybelsus is also approved to reduce …

WATCH: Trisha Krishnan’s behind-the-scenes prep for Sugar Baby’s signature step in Thug Life

WATCH: Trisha Krishnan’s behind-the-scenes prep for Sugar Baby’s signature step in Thug Life

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Trisha Krishnan recently made the headlines after her single from Thug Life titled Sugar Baby surfaced on the internet. With several comments being made on the track and Trisha’s character, there is no doubt that the film has some outstanding composition aided by impressive dance moves. As the song sneaks into everyone’s playlists, the actress was seen in a rehearsal video for Sugar Baby with her choreographer, Roshini Nair. The short video shared by the latter herself depicted the actress prepping herself for the song. Moreover, the choreographer took the center stage with her finesse-filled dance moves. Sharing the video, the choreographer said, “Once in a lifetime experience!!! THUG LIFE!!! Choreographer.” Watch how Trisha and Roshini sway to Sugar Baby The song Sugar Baby from Thug Life features Trisha Krishnan as a singer-actress, with a few glimpses promising her a glamorous look. The track, composed by AR Rahman, is co-penned by the musician himself, along with Siva Ananth and Shubha, who also wrote it. The banger track was crooned by Alexandra Joy, Shuba (rap), and Sarath …

‘Are you okay Mani Ratnam?’: Internet mocks director for naming Thug Life song featuring Trisha Krishnan Sugar Baby

‘Are you okay Mani Ratnam?’: Internet mocks director for naming Thug Life song featuring Trisha Krishnan Sugar Baby

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On Monday, the team of Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life announced that the second song from the film is titled Sugar Baby. While making the announcement, they also released a poster of Trisha Krishnan’s look from the song. The internet was confused to see a song name using Gen Z lingo in a Mani film. (Also Read: Kamal Haasan says he and Mani Ratnam ‘want the audience to forget Nayakan’ when they watch Thug Life) Trisha Krishnan in a still from Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life song Sugar Baby. Sugar Baby from Thug Life The film’s producers, Raaj Kamal Films International, announced on their social media, “No Rules, Just Love. #SugarBaby Second Single from May 21. #ThuglifeAudioLaunch from May 24.” The poster featuring Trisha shows her looking radiant in a white saree as she’s showered with money. The song will be released on Wednesday, but reactions poured in on the internet as many were confused by the song’s title. The music has been composed by AR Rahman. Internet reacts Numerous people on X (formerly Twitter) reacted to …