FSSAI bans major liquor brands for using artificial flavouring
It banned the brands after laboratory tests revealed use of artificial or “nature identical” flavours instead of proper ageing process and authentic ingredients.
Hormuz reopens as Iran proposes crude exports to India
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to ease, allowing most India bound energy shipments to clear the chokepoint after days of disruption.
All 14 crew rescued after Indian vessel hit off Oman Coast
An Indian cargo ship, Haji Ali, sank off the coast of Oman after being hit by a suspected drone or missile while sailing from Somalia to Sharjah with livestock.
Prada collabs with Indian leather industry after Kolhapuri controversy
The controversy began in June 2025 when Prada showcased footwear matching Kolhapuri sandals on a Milan runway without credit to the original designers.
Despite two decades of effort, only 16.2 million Indian homes, about 5% of all households, are connected to PNG, while over 330 million still rely on LPG.
India rejects US investigations into trade practices, policies
In March, the US began investigating trade practices of 16 economies, including India, China, Japan, the EU, and forced labour related reviews across 60 economies.
India's self-sustaining Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality
Only Russia currently operates a commercial fast breeder reactor. US and France abandoned similar efforts after decades of technical and economic challenges.
