India’s food regulator, FSSAI, has banned the use of the term “ORS” on any beverage or food product that doesn’t meet WHO standards. The move aims to protect consumers from deceptive marketing and false health claims by popular drink brands.

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has banned the use of the term "ORS" on any beverage or food product that doesn't meet WHO standards.

No more 'ORS' drinks: Why did ban the use of 'ORS' tag?

No more ‘ORS’ drinks: Why did ban the use of ‘ORS’ tag? 

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Amid the ongoing investigation into the Delhi blast and a terror module allegedly linked to doctors of Al Falah University, the parents of some students reached the university on Saturday and submitted a letter in the name of the vice chancellor, said police.
The parents sought intervention and clarity regarding the academic and professional future of their children studying in the university. A professor at Al-Falah University assured these worried parents that the university will not shut down, they added.
Around 18 parents visited the university campus on Saturday and submitted the letter expressing concern over the future of the university.
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In his address at the second session at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, he also proposed setting up of a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership whereby satellite data and analysis from G20 space agencies can be made more accessible for countries of the Global South.
He shared the broader points from his speech, in a series of posts on X.
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In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage.
The recommendations call for a balanced mix of fiscal support, structural reforms, and public-private collaboration to build a robust, future-ready health system, it said in a statement.
In its recommendations, NATHEALTH asked the sector to be declared 'core infrastructure' and create a healthcare infrastructure fund of Rs 50,000 crore, saying currently there is limited access to long-term, lower-cost capital for hospitals and diagnostic networks.
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No more ‘ORS’ drinks: Why did ban the use of ‘ORS’ tag?

India’s food regulator, FSSAI, has banned the use of the term “ORS” on any beverage or food product that doesn’t meet WHO standards. The move aims to protect consumers from deceptive marketing and false health claims by popular drink brands.

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