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Deccan Herald
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Deccan Herald
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduces Kavach 4.0 on section of Delhi-Mumbai train route
➡️ Indigenously Developed #Kavach 4.0 Commissioned on Mathura-Kota Section of the Delhi-Mumbai Route ➡️ Commissioning of #Kavach4.0 on Mathura-Kota Section of Busy Delhi-Mumbai Route in Record Time a Big Achievement: Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw ➡️ Kavach Enables Speed… — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 30, 2025 Made-in-India Automatic Train Protection System 'Kavach 4.0' between Kota-Mathura section. — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) July 30, 2025
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Global Tiger Day 2025: Know the date, theme, history, and significance
International Tiger Day 2025 Date and Theme: According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), approximately 100,000 tigers roamed the wild a century ago, while current estimates suggest there are only about 4,000 remaining today, and this number is decreasing. Global Tiger Day is a global observance that seeks to preserve tigers' natural habitats and raise public awareness and support for conservation efforts worldwide. The day is celebrated on July 29 annually, and this year, it's being observed on July 29, 2025, falling on a Tuesday. It was first established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, highlights the alarming decline in tiger populations and the urgent need for conservation efforts. Thirteen tiger-range countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Malaysia, India, and Russia, attended the summit. Under the 'Tx2' program, the primary goal was to double the tiger population by 2022 through international collaboration and conservation effort; since then, the day has come to represent a global campaign to safeguard tigers. While the theme is yet to be announced, the previous year slogans for the day have included 'Roar for Tigers' and 'Save Tigers, Save Forests, Save Life.' The significance of the day lies in raising awareness about tiger conservation and the urgent threats they face, such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, and inspiring collective action. International Tiger Day is marked globally, and awareness is raised through educational programs, media campaigns, and conservation activities. #InternationalTigerDay 2024: A Global Commitment to Tiger Conservation🐅 ⇒ Every year on July 29, International Tiger Day is celebrated to highlight the importance of tiger conservation across the globe ⇒ The declaration to celebrate this day was made on July 29, 2010, in St.… — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 28, 2024
India.com
21-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Cruise Bharat Mission: India To Launch 51 River Cruise Circuits By 2027
New Delhi: The government on Monday said it plans to develop 51 new river cruise circuits on 47 national waterways across 14 states and three union territories (UTs) by 2027. With the launch of the Cruise Bharat Mission, the government aims to increase river cruise passengers from 0.5 million to 1.5 million, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The mission focuses on upgrading cruise terminals, ports, and related infrastructure, promoting eco-friendly tourism practices using green vessels, and creating numerous employment opportunities in the cruise industry in the coming two years. The river cruise tourism sector in India has witnessed notable growth, with the number of river cruise voyages on National Waterways increasing from 371 in 2023-24 to 443 in 2024-25. This 19.4 per cent growth underscores the rising appeal and operational efficiency of river cruises in India's inland waterways. Cruise Tourism on National Waterways Gains Momentum with Infrastructure Boost National Waterways rise by 19.4% in 2024–25; 51 new cruise circuits planned across 14 states and 3 UTs by 2027 under Cruise Bharat Mission Read here: — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 21, 2025 Adding to this momentum, Viking Cruises has announced its entry into India's river cruise market with Viking Brahmaputra, an 80-guest vessel scheduled to begin operations in late 2027, signalling heightened interest and investment in India's river cruise tourism sector. Viking Brahmaputra, to be indigenously developed by Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kolkata, will operate on National Waterway-2. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and guidance of Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is making strides in promoting river cruise tourism and developing sustainable water transport system in India. The sector has witnessed exceptional growth over the last 11 years. From just five vessels on three waterways in 2013–14, river cruise operations have expanded to 25 vessels across 13 national waterways in 2024–25. IWAI has recently signed agreements with several state governments to promote cruise tourism on National Waterways, including partnerships with the governments of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for cruise tourism on River Narmada, with the Delhi government for operating ferries and cruises on the Yamuna River, and with the government of Jammu and Kashmir for sustainable tourism on the Jhelum, Ravi, and Chenab rivers. Besides, IWAI is developing dedicated cruise terminals on the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, with three cruise terminals planned in Varanasi, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Patna. In the northeast, four more cruise terminals at Silghat, Biswanath Ghat, Neamati, and Guijan are proposed to be developed by 2027.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Indian government clarifies it's not coming after samosas and jalebis after outrage
The Indian health ministry has clarified that they had not issued any directive about putting up warning labels on samosas and jalebis, after concerns that the government was cracking down on the beloved street food. The government said it instead directed that cautionary boards be put up in public areas to raise awareness on harmful consumption of processed food. On Monday, Indian media reported that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has identified 14 snack items, including popular Indian street snacks like samosas, pakodas (fritters), vada pav (a spiced potato patty sandwiched in a bread roll), and some varieties of biscuits, which will be accompanied by clear cautionary notices in cafeterias and public venues. However, the following day, the ministry released a clarification stating that their advisory towards food products focused on 'display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms' and was aimed as a 'behavioural nudge to make people aware about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specifically to any particular food product'. 📢Advisory issued by Union Health Ministry to display Oil and Sugar Boards in workplaces is an initiative to promote healthier dietary habitsThese Boards serve as behavioural nudges regarding hidden fats and excess sugar in various food productsThe Advisory does not direct… — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 15, 2025 According to The Indian Express, the directive was issued by health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on 21 June, and stated that a 'display of Sugar and Oil Boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings' was being proposed. The directive included some samples of food items that included Indian snacks like samosas, kachoris, and vada pavs, as well as burgers, cakes, chocolates, and carbonated drinks as well. The initiative, which has already begun rolling out in cafeterias of state-run facilities like AIIMS Nagpur, comes amid growing concern over India's escalating lifestyle disease burden. Health experts, the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition have reportedly backed the initiative, stating that it supports a larger effort to combat India's growing epidemic of non‑communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Thanks to Hon'ble @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji's push for healthier workplaces, @MoHFW_INDIA has urged all govt offices to prominently display Sugar Boards. Sharing model Sugar Boards to display in offices. Tag us in your stories/postsDownload: @ICMRDELHI — ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition (@ICMRNIN) July 8, 2025 'It's the beginning of food labelling becoming as serious as cigarette warnings. Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they're eating,' cardiologist Dr Amar Amale, head of the Nagpur chapter of the Cardiological Society of India, told the Times of India. Dr Rajiv Kovil, head of diabetology at Zandra Healthcare, told IndiaTimes: 'These high-calorie snacks contribute to obesity, which is a gateway to numerous chronic conditions'. He added that they also lead to excessive calorie intake with minimal nutritional value, as well as worsen digestive problems, raise the risk of fatty liver and insulin resistance, and contribute to cognitive decline, mood disorders, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and an overall weakened immune system. According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 77 million Indians live with type 2 diabetes, or roughly 9 per cent of adults, with diabetes-related complications accounting for nearly 2 per cent of all deaths annually. A Chennai-based study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals consuming high levels of refined grains, like those used in samosas and jalebis, were nearly eight times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which includes risk factors such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and abdominal obesity. The Indian government is poised to impose warning boards alongside beloved Indian snacks like samosas and jalebis to highlight their hidden oil, sugar, and trans-fat content (AFP via Getty Images) At the same time, the World Health Organization has flagged trans fats, a common component of Indian street foods, as responsible for over 77,000 cardiovascular deaths each year in India. However, the move has met with significant criticism from nutritionists who have argued that this campaign unfairly targets traditional Indian foods. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has long championed indigenous food instead of Western alternatives, posted a message on her social media questioning why processed snacks continue to be eaten without warning. 'Tobacco is an independent risk factor. It harms irrespective of environment and lifestyle. There is ample proof of that. Samosa and jalebi ne aap ka kya bigada hai? ( What have samosas and jalebis done to deserve this?) If we are serious about health warnings – colas, chips, cookies etc. must get them first. Regulate and tax big food,' she wrote. 'Ultra-processed food products are the real problem. And there is ample proof of that, too,' Diwekar added in her caption. Milind Deora, MP, in a post on social media platform X noted that the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee is currently reviewing food regulator FSSAI's plans to tackle India's growing obesity crisis. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. Former parliamentarian Milind Deora also criticised the government's focus in a post on X, formerly Twitter, urging a level playing field so that 'Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. In light of @MoHFW_INDIA's move to inform consumers about ingredients in samosas & jalebis, the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee, which I chair, is currently reviewing @fssaiindia's plans to tackle India's growing #Obesity crisis, in line with PM @narendramodi ji's… — Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) July 14, 2025 Reactions from Indians have been mixed; while some see the warnings as overdue, others have questioned whether the signs will truly change eating habits or serve to stigmatise comfort foods. 'Let's also have them on packaged foods, processed foods, pizzas, burgers, cold storage meats, chips, soft drinks, etc?' wrote writer Kiran Manral. 'You don't eat jalebis and samosas for health. You indulge for delight unlike alcohol or cigarettes or pan masala. While former are indulgences (not necessarily healthy), they don't fit into the same category as products that require health warnings,' wrote a person on X. The bridges fall with unprecedented frequency, people die but the regime worried about health risks of samosa-jalebi-pakora. What a cruel joke it has become. — Urvish Kothari ~ उर्वीश कोठारी (@urvish2020) July 15, 2025 I support a statutory warning on samosa-jalebi. It should say in bold letters: It's criminal to have just — ᴋᴀᴍʟᴇsʜ sɪɴɢʜ / tau (@kamleshksingh) July 14, 2025
India.com
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Did Pakistan Destroy Indias S-400 Air Defence Systems And BrahMos Base? Govt Confirms Pak.....
India-Pakistan Conflicts: Along with the provocative military actions, Pakistan is also spreading malicious disinformation and false narratives to cause panic in India, claiming the destruction of Indian S-400 systems at Adampur and the BrahMos base at Nagrota. The Ministry of Defence of India has confirmed that the claims are part of Pakistan's malicious disinformation campaign. The Indian government has rejected Pakistan's claim. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, during a Press Briefing on Saturday, said, "Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, claiming the destruction of Indian S-400 systems at Adampur, destruction of Airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa, BrahMos base at Nagrota, RT gun positions at Dehrangyari and Chandigarh Forward Ammunition Depot, along with heavy damages to other military stations being propagated on social media. India unequivocally rejects these false narratives being spread by Pakistan." Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, claiming the destruction of Indian S-400 systems at Adampur, destruction of Airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa, BrahMos base at Nagrota, RT gun positions at Dehrangyari and Chandigarh Forward… — PIB India (@PIB_India) May 10, 2025 Vyomika Singh further said, "Pakistan Military continued the provocations, carrying out aggressive actions employing multiple threat vectors all along the Western Border." She added, "Pakistan employed UCAV, drones, long-range weapons, loitering munitions and fighter aircrafts to target civilian areas and military infrastructure." She said, "Pakistan Military also resorted to air intrusions using drones and firing of heavy caliber weapons along the Line of Control. Along the international border and the Line of Controls, air intrusion and several harassment attacks were also attempted from Srinagar till Naliya, at more than 26 locations." Pakistan Military continued the provocations, carrying out aggressive actions employing multiple threat vectors all along the Western Border Pakistan employed UCAV, drones, long-range weapons, loitering munitions and fighter aircrafts to target civilian areas and military… — PIB India (@PIB_India) May 10, 2025 She further said, "Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralized these threats and the majority of the vectors. However, limited damage was sustained to equipment and personnel at Indian Air Force Stations at Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur and Bhuj."
