Author: Sharad Natani
One of Lucknow’s most celebrated sweet brands, Chhappan Bhog, has come under the scanner after a major food safety crackdown exposed shocking lapses in hygiene and food quality. The surprise inspection, led by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) team, resulted in the seizure of 36.64 quintals of sweets worth ₹14.40 lakh, sparking outrage among loyal customers and raising questions about the safety of even the most reputed brands. Adulteration Scandal at the Naderganj Unit The raid took place at Chhappan Bhog’s Naderganj production unit, where officials reportedly discovered unhygienic conditions, improper storage of ingredients, and unsafe food practices.…
In a major counterterrorism operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids at 10 locations across West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat, uncovering a suspected network of Bangladeshi nationals linked to Al-Qaida operating in India. According to official sources, the raids led to the seizure of multiple digital devices, forged identity documents, and other incriminating materials, indicating an organized attempt to spread extremist ideology and fund terror activities. Bangladeshi Infiltrators Linked to Al-Qaida The case centers around four Bangladeshi nationals who illegally entered India using forged documents. Investigations have revealed that the accused were actively transferring…
Long before gender equality became a movement and “women in STEM” turned into a campaign slogan, one woman was already transforming India’s landscape—Shakuntala A. Bhagat, the nation’s first woman civil engineer. Her pioneering work in the 1950s not only revolutionized Indian bridge design but also broke barriers for women in one of the country’s most male-dominated professions. A Visionary Engineer Ahead of Her Time Graduating from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) in 1953, Shakuntala Bhagat was India’s first woman to earn a degree in civil engineering. She furthered her education with a master’s in structural engineering from the University of…
In a major stride toward strengthening India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, AI4Bharat has unveiled the Indic LLM-Arena, a first-of-its-kind open benchmarking platform designed to evaluate large language models (LLMs) specifically for Indian languages and use cases. The initiative aims to empower startups, researchers, and enterprises by offering a transparent, data-driven comparison of AI models. Through this platform, organisations can make informed choices about which LLM best fits their language and business needs — reducing risks and speeding up deployment of India-focused AI solutions. A Fair Arena for Indian Language AI Models AI4Bharat said the Indic LLM-Arena takes inspiration from leading global…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a brand-new Aadhaar mobile app for Android and iOS users, bringing a modern, more secure way to access and share Aadhaar information digitally. The upgraded app introduces face unlock, QR-based ID sharing, and multi-profile access, making it a major leap toward India’s vision of paperless governance. The app replaces the older mAadhaar platform and focuses on enhanced privacy, convenience, and user control. Residents can now store Aadhaar cards digitally, lock or unlock biometrics, and share masked details — all from their smartphones. Key Highlights of the New Aadhaar App Face…
A diabetic coma is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when blood sugar levels become dangerously low (hypoglycaemia) or extremely high (hyperglycaemia). In this condition, a person with diabetes becomes unconscious and unresponsive to external stimuli-–a true medical emergency needing urgent care. What causes it? There are three major pathways that can lead to a diabetic coma: Severe low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) – often in people taking insulin or certain medications. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) – typically in type 1 diabetes, when insulin is insufficient and the body breaks down fat producing acidic ketones. Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) – usually…