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- Times of IndiaprelimsFSSAI Bars Dabur from Selling Products with '100%' ClaimsThe FSSAI has prohibited Dabur India from selling several food products carrying '100 per cent' claims, calling them misleading. This is part of a broader crackdown on deceptive food labelling and advertising, and Dabur is reviewing the notice.Polity · Economy · Science & Tech
- Times of IndiaIndia Crosses 20,000 Organ Transplants in 2025, Third GloballyIndia performed a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, crossing the 20,000-mark for the first time, according to NOTTO's annual report. This milestone coincides with the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day and highlights government efforts to boost organ donation. India now ranks third globally in total organ transplants, after the US and China.Health · Government Policies & Interventions · Science & Tech
- Times of IndiaprelimsARAI E20 Fuel Impact Study May Be Made Public to Clear MisconceptionsGovernment agencies are considering releasing the ARAI study on E20 fuel's impact on E10-compatible vehicles. The report, submitted in June 2024, found slight increases in fuel consumption but emissions within regulatory limits. Making it public aims to remove misconceptions among vehicle users about E20 fuel.IR · Science & Tech · Government Policies
- NDTVUS Defence Faces Rare Earth Magnet Challenge Without ChinaThe US defence sector is heavily dependent on China for rare earth magnets, particularly samarium, and is now facing the challenge of building weapons without them. This highlights a critical vulnerability in the US supply chain and has implications for global defence and technology competition.Science & Tech · Defence · International Relations · Economy
- Asianet NewsableIndian Statistical Institute Bill 2026: Modernising ISI with Data Science FocusThe central government has introduced the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha to replace the 1959 Act. This move is significant as it aims to modernise the ISI's statutory framework, aligning it with contemporary needs in data science and technology.Polity · Science & Tech