NEW DELHI: The govt has approved a Rs 1,800 crore proposal for setting up a new cylindrical mould watermark banknote (CWBN) line with an annual capacity to produce 6,000 tonnes of high-security, durable paper, which is used for printing currency notes, non-judicial stamp papers and passports.The move is aimed at meeting the increasing demand for...
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Gulshan Devaiah quits Yash’s ‘Toxic’ midway, cites non-payment issues
Gulshan Devaiah has opened up about his decision to quit the much-anticipated Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that he walked out of the project midway due to multiple reasons, including payment issues and alleged mistreatment of his manager. “It just didn’t work out for a variety...
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Explained: Will Trump’s play for Greenland break Nato?
US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced that he will be meeting officials in Denmark next week.“I’ll be meeting with them next week,” Rubio told news agency APThe demand for Greenland is not a hidden fact. Earlier, the Danish PM said that if the United States decided to attack another Nato country, which...
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‘We will take all the oil’: US reveals plan for Venezuela; what are the 3 phases?
US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has a “three-fold process” planned for Venezuela following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, outlining steps focused on stabilisation, recovery and political transition.“We have a three-fold process in Venezuela,” Rubio told reporters after briefing lawmakers on Capitol Hill. He said the first phase...
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‘No state has right …’: Russia furious over US seizing oil tanker; cites maritime law
Moscow condemns US seizure of Russian-flagged vessel Russia on Wednesday strongly condemned the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker by US military forces, asserting that Washington had no legal right to use force against a vessel lawfully registered under another country’s jurisdiction on the high seas.In a statement issued on Telegram, Russia’s ministry of transport...
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Did Sidda celebrate record of longest-serving CM prematurely?
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Greenland grab begins? Rubio to visit Denmark; high-stake meet on cards
Marco Rubio (File photo) United States secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that he has planned a meeting with Denmark next week. “I’ll be meeting with them next week,” Rubio told news agency AP.This comes a day after several European leaders on Tuesday pushed back US President Donald Trump’s threat of seeking an...
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‘I am a GI doctor, here are five approved ways to enjoy the festive season if you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease’
Festive seasons often bring rich foods, irregular meal timings, travel, and disrupted routines—all of which can be particularly challenging for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Managing symptoms during this time can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s pressure to indulge or deviate from everyday habits. Addressing this concern, Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist...
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GI doctor shares five ways people with inflammatory bowel disease can enjoy their favourite foods
People living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) must be careful when indulging in their favourite foods. Addressing the concern, Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator specialising in digestion, liver, pancreas, and nutrition, recently shared practical guidance on navigating the holidays with IBD. In an Instagram video, Dr Salhab offered clear, actionable...
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Centre seeks public comments on draft Pesticides Management Bill to replace 1968 Act
The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) released the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, seeking public comments on the legislation that aims to replace the 57-year-old Insecticides Act, 1968, and the Insecticides Rules, 1971, with enhanced penalties for violations. The Ministry has invited feedback from all stakeholders by February 4, 2026, to refine the...
