After Singapore, Hong Kong food safety department took action against MDH & EVEREST, alleging the presence of ethylene oxide. Everest sells 60 types of spices, out of these, only 1 spice is banned (FISH CURRY MASALA). On the other hand, MDH has a range of 62 products available, and out of these, 3 spices (SAMBHAR MASALA, MADARAS CURRY MASALA, AND CURRY POWDER) have been banned due to the presence of ethylene oxide (Group 1 Carcinogen).  The MDH & Everest packages of the spice have come under the radar. The Centre of Food Safety (CSF) said in a statement issued on April 5, 2024, “T ..read more

Order to kill 21000 Ducks. After America, bird flu outbreak in India. H5N1 bird flu virus outbreak in Kerala in Duck. H5N1 is now communicable from birds to animals and then to humans, and its human fertility rate is high. Some reports predict it is more detrimental than the coronavirus outbreak in 2019.  Bird flu has been confirmed in ducks in Kerala, and thousands of ducks have been culled in Alappuzha. In the last eight days, 3,500 birds have been extinguished, and the government of Kerala will extinguish 21,000 ducks.  KEY NOTE: Bird flu infections in people are rare but possi ..read more

General election Phase 1 Highlights: Bihar (4) Has the Lowest Voter Turnout at 48.8%, while West Bengal (3) Tops with a 79.4% Voting Rate. The first phase of the general election of 2024 ended on Friday. This phase covers 102 constituencies in 17 States and four Union Territories. More than 16.63 crore voters, which include over 8 crore men and women each, will cast their vote at nearly 2 lakh polling stations. Nitin Gadkari, Bhupendra Yadav, Kiren Rijiju, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Sarbananda Sonowal are in the fray in the first phase.  Also, Gaurav Gogoi, DMK’s Kanimozhi, an ..read more

Chaitra Navratri began on Tuesday, April 9, and will conclude on Wednesday, April 17, with the festival of Ram Navami. Ram Navami is considered to be the day of the incarnation of Lord Rama – the seventh version of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami is associated with the Hindu festival that marks the birth celebration of Lord Rama. The Navami of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month is the day when Ram Navami is celebrated. The auspicious yearly coincidence occurs on the closing day of Chaitra Navratri celebrations. On the 9th day of Chaitra Navratri, Durga Mata and Sidhidatri, Durga Mata’s incarnation, are wo ..read more

According to Israel’s Foreign Ministry, Israel achieved a successful interception of 99% of aerial threats launched by Iran.  Of the 331 missiles and drones launched by Iran at Israel: -185 out of 185 Kamikaze Drone were shot down -103 out of 110 Ballistic Missiles were shot down -36 out of 36 Cruide=se Missiles were shot down Isreal’s 3-Level Air Defence System Israel uses three integrated air defense systems to confront incoming rockets and missiles. 1. IRON DOME (SHORT RANGE) It was implemented in 2011, and this technology has destroyed tons of missiles targeting enemy territory. Its r ..read more

Amit Sharma’s depiction of Indian football’s golden era hits the mark in terms of skill, but it could use some extra excitement to really stand out. Bollywood actor Ajay Devagan is the only one who can hit his movie without any controversy, useless promotion, or spending 300 to 400 cr on a budget. He is perfection in his style and acting. Which movie can be remade? He is the only one who can do this task snappily. After a two-year wait since his last film, Runway 32, Devgan returns to the screen with Maidan. The movie was originally supposed to be released four years ago but is finally hitti ..read more

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Live Updates: Akashay Kumar, Tiger shroff, and Manushi Chhillar-starrer is set to hit screens Thrusday. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film also features Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. Bade Miyan Chote Miya much awaited two stars of Bollywood Akashy and Tiger. Well, Akshay and Tiger work for the first time, and both have martial arts background.  Movie plot is an ideal combination of stars and actions who journey to catch a masked villain who uses secret packages to destroy India. The story is centered o ..read more

The Indian rupee may drop to a record low at the open on Thursday despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s indication that there was room for rate cuts this year, which triggered a drop in the dollar index.  Non-deliverable forwards indicate the rupee will open at around 83.46-83.48 to the U.S. dollar, compared with 83.4350 in the previous session and weaker than the record low of 83.45 hit last Wednesday. Understanding the Drop: What’s Causing it? The key factor causing the rupee’s decline is the rise in global crude oil prices. Brent crude futures hovered near $90 a barrel on Apri ..read more

With the introduction, “We reiterate that the Constitution of India shall remain our sole guide and companion in our never-ending journey.” Congress party on Friday, 03 April, launched its 2024 general Election Manifesto (NYAY PATRA). The NAYA PATRA comprises 10 sections, excluding the final appeal. The Congress Manifesto urges all registered Indian citizens to cast their votes in the upcoming general election.  Here’s a glimpse of the party’s closing statements, offering insights into its vision for the future. It is time to remind ourselves of Tagore’s immortal words in Gitanjali:&n ..read more

16 March 2024- Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar addressed the media on the General Election at Vigyan Bhawan. 2024 general elections are to be held in 7 phases from April 19, with results on June 4. In India, the General Election is like the biggest festival where everyone gets to join in. It’s a special time when people of India from all over the world come together to choose their leaders. You see, India is a really big country, and it’s the biggest democracy in the world! During the General Election, there’s so much excitement in the air.  Everywhere you look, there are colorfu ..read more