Author: Sharad Natani
A shocking gold adulteration scandal has surfaced in Jaipur, exposing how “100% pure” foreign-brand gold biscuits are being secretly mixed with iridium and sold across the city. A joint investigation by Dainik Bhaskar and the Sarafa Committee has revealed that nearly 50% of tested gold biscuits were impure, putting jewellers and investors at massive financial risk. Foreign Brand Names Used for Fraud Gold biscuits stamped with top international brands like UBS (Switzerland) were found to contain only 96–98% gold, instead of guaranteed 99.99% purity. The iridium mixing is so advanced that even hallmarking machines fail to detect the fraud, making…
Buying a second-hand smartphone in India is now safer than ever. The government has officially launched an advanced IMEI Scrubbing System, a major breakthrough aimed at reducing mobile fraud, tracking stolen phones, and ensuring that pre-owned devices are clean, verified, and legally safe to purchase. For years, customers purchasing used smartphones faced the risk of unknowingly buying stolen or tampered devices. Many phones circulated in the grey market with fake or duplicated IMEI numbers—making it impossible to trace the original owner or track the device if misused. The new IMEI scrubbing initiative finally puts an end to this problem. How…
Delhi’s favourite healthy snack—roasted chickpeas (bhuna chana)—has turned into a major public health threat after food safety authorities uncovered dangerous adulteration across several busy markets including Lajpat Nagar. Officials have confirmed the presence of Auramine O, a toxic industrial dye linked to cancer, neurological disorders and severe organ damage. During large-scale raids conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Delhi’s Food Safety Department, nearly 200 samples of roasted chickpeas were collected. Shockingly, 40% tested positive for Auramine O, a synthetic yellow dye normally used to colour textiles, leather and paper—never food. A Poison in Disguise…
India is staring at a silent but fast-spreading health emergency. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a shocking new report revealing that drug-resistant bacteria—also known as superbugs—have increased by a staggering 91% across the country. Even more alarming, new strains of superbugs have emerged that are completely unresponsive to even the strongest antibiotics, raising urgent concerns for the future of medical treatment in India. Hospitals Struggle as Antibiotics Fail According to ICMR’s latest findings, bacterial infections among hospitalised patients—especially in ICUs—are becoming harder to treat. Doctors are now forced to use more expensive and highly potent antibiotics,…
India has once again proved why it remains the world’s most dynamic major economy. According to the latest CNBC-TV18 data, the country’s GDP growth for Q2 FY26 has surged to 8.2%, beating every market estimate and far exceeding the forecast of 7.4%. This stunning performance marks a dramatic jump from 5.6% recorded in the same quarter last year and firmly establishes India as the fastest-growing large economy on the planet. A Quarter Powered by Broad-Based Strength Experts say the standout GDP numbers reflect robust momentum across nearly all major sectors: Manufacturing Fires Up India’s Growth Engine Manufacturing posted an impressive…
India has entered a bold new era in space technology as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Vikram-I, the country’s first-ever private orbital rocket, marking a historic milestone for India’s rapidly growing space-tech ecosystem. Developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-I is designed to reshape global small-satellite launches with its speed, agility, and next-gen engineering. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Skyroot’s futuristic Infinity Campus, a 2,00,000 sq ft advanced rocket factory capable of producing one orbital rocket every month—a first for any Indian private space company. Meet Skyroot: The Startup That Made History Skyroot Aerospace was founded by IIT alumni and former…