Devotees throng the Kedarnath Temple during the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ in the Rudraprayag district. | Photo Credit: PTI Alleging that people of a certain community are indulging in anti-social activities with an aim to defame the revered Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand, Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Kedarnath constituency, Asha Nautiyal, demanded a ban on entry … Read more
Hugh Pym and Nick Triggle BBC News BBC News Keira Bell says she deeply regrets the treatments that she underwent Health Secretary Wes Streeting is being threatened with legal action if he does not ban the private sale of cross-sex hormones such as testosterone to under 18s. Lawyers acting for three people – including campaigner … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed his disapproval of the ban on TikTok in the United States, citing it as a move that contradicts the principles of free speech. However, Musk also criticised the lack of reciprocity, pointing out that while TikTok operated freely in the US, platforms like X remain banned in China. “I have … Read more
The ban on giving puberty blockers to under-18s questioning their gender identify is to be made permanent, Health Secretary Wes Streeting says. Streeting told the House of Commons he was making the temporary ban currently in place indefinite across the UK, following a consultation and advice from the Commission on Human Medicines, calling the way … Read more
Brands that make unhealthy foods will be able to get round the government’s junk food advertising ban if their adverts don’t show products that break the rules. From October 2025, foods that are high in fat or sugar will not be able to be advertised on television before 9pm, or in paid online advertising. But … Read more
Getty Images Certain types of porridge with added sugar are classified as “junk food” under the ban – though porridge products with no added sugar, salt or fat are exempt. Certain types of porridge, crumpets and breakfast cereals are included in a list of products that fall under a new junk food advertising ban. The … Read more
Malappuram Collector V.R. Vinod banned quarrying in the district on Monday in view of the red alert sounded for the district. People have been advised to stay away from landslide-prone areas. Those living on the banks of the rivers have been asked to remain vigilant. Mr. Vinod asked the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), Public … Read more
Getty Images Police will no longer be able to hold people who are being detained for mental health reasons in police cells, under government plans for England and Wales. Officers can currently use cells as a “place of safety” for up to 24 hours to allow those needing immediate care to be assessed by a … Read more
Getty Images The government has announced plans to make it illegal to smoke in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals in England, with some places also becoming vape-free. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is already an offence to smoke on NHS hospital grounds. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also make it … Read more
Civic groups have said it is appalling to see the sheer number of stores selling non-green crackers. | Photo Credit: File photo Drawing the attention of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Pollution Control Board, and other allied departments to the online sale of non-green crackers in Karnataka, like-minded civic groups have recommended a blanket ban … Read more