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CDSCO asks drugmakers to stop GLP-1 obesity awareness ad campaigns

Drug regulator warns pharma companies that obesity awareness drives linked to GLP-1 drugs could amount to misleading promotion of prescription medicines

Long days, longer nights: Seafarers trapped in West Asia navigate a war

Shared meals, regular work schedules, communication with families seeing them through uncertainty

Have sufficient stocks to meet any unprecedented coal demand: Govt

India has adequate coal stocks at mines and power plants to meet any unprecedented demand, the coal ministry said, citing record inventory levels across the sector

Orissa HC asks MHA to frame uniform policy on freezing bank accounts

Orissa High Court asks the Ministry of Home Affairs to frame a uniform national policy and SOP for freezing bank accounts during criminal investigations

Govt steps up rare earth exploration in Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu

Surveys underway in coastal and inland regions to identify monazite deposits as the government pushes to strengthen domestic rare earth supply chains

Delhi High Court lawyers' canteen stops hot meals amid LPG shortage

Food services at the Delhi High Court lawyers' canteen were partially suspended after the facility ran out of LPG cylinders needed for cooking

Govt asks Telegram to take down content pirated from OTT platforms

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked Telegram to remove pirated content from OTT platforms such as JioCinema and Amazon Prime Video

Govt fully geared to meet coal demand surge amid West Asia crisis

This year, coal production and supply have outpaced consumption, leading to record-high stocks at thermal power plants and coal mines

FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official

Earlier, foreign firms with shareholders from these land border nations owning even a single share had to seek mandatory approval to invest in India in any sector

FSSAI pushes for QR codes on plant-based food labels to boost transparency

FSSAI has already introduced a dedicated vegan logo and regulatory framework for plant-based products, offering compliance pathways for businesses and clearer identification for consumers

HC quashes ₹1 cr cash seizure by GST officers, says law does not permit it

Bombay High Court quashes ₹1 crore cash seizure by GST officers, holding that the CGST Act allows seizure of goods and documents but does not authorise authorities to seize cash

Moody's warns of margin, cash-flow pressures for Indian fuel retailers

Global benchmark Brent crude rose sharply and hit a high of $ 119 per barrel on March 9 before settling just under $ 90 the following day, reflecting a heightened geopolitical risk premium

Iran conflict may pressure cash flows of OMCs, GAIL: Fitch Ratings

Fitch says Indian oil marketing companies and GAIL could face cash flow pressure if disruptions linked to the Iran conflict persist, though government support may cushion credit profiles

Cyber fraudsters using new tech to bypass UPI security features: Report

CloudSEK said the attack typically begins when a user unknowingly installs a malicious APK disguised as something routine, such as a traffic fine notice or a wedding invitation

India, Bangladesh urea firms shut operations as war disrupts LNG flow

LNG is the primary feedstock for urea production, serving as an energy source and a key input in making the world's most widely used fertilizer

The dark side of India's digital gold rush: How consumers are misled

A fundamental disregard for an individual's choice and data sovereignty is the dark side of India's digital gold rush

Trump announces new oil refinery in Texas, thanks Reliance for investment

Trump announced the opening of a new oil refinery in Texas, calling it the first new US refinery in 50 years and part of a $300 billion deal while thanking Reliance Industries for its investment

West Asia conflict: From biryani to dosa, LPG crisis bites into menus

Industry body asks 500,000 eateries to scale down cooking-intensive dishes

West Asia conflict could disrupt India's trade, energy supplies: Assocham

ASSOCHAM warns that a prolonged West Asia conflict could disrupt global trade routes, push up oil prices and affect India's energy supplies, trade flows and supply chains

Looking to help exporters on insurance front amid West Asia crisis: Goyal

Customs department has come out with norms for dealing with export cargo returning to Indian ports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in maritime routes