Dweep Tulika

  New Delhi | August 23, 2026 India’s efforts to address rising obesity and excessive sugar consumption have drawn renewed attention as the government promotes greater awareness of unhealthy dietary habits among children and adults. A key initiative has been the introduction of “ Sugar Boards ” in schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) . The boards are intended to educate students and parents about hidden sugar in commonly consumed foods and beverages and the health risks associated with excessive consumption. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly welcomed the initiative, highlighting the importance of making children aware of their daily sugar intake and encouraging healthier choices. The move comes amid growing concern over obesity, diabetes and other lifestyle-related diseases in India. A study cited by health experts found that Indian children may be consuming sugar at levels above international recommendations, with children aged 4–...

New Delhi | August 15, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s attire during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort drew attention on Saturday after the tricolour-themed pocket square on his jacket appeared in a colour sequence different from that of the Indian National Flag . The pocket square featured green, white and saffron sections, while the Indian National Flag is officially arranged with India saffron at the top, white in the middle and India green at the bottom , with the Ashoka Chakra in the centre. The unusual colour arrangement quickly became a subject of discussion on social media and drew political reactions. Congress leaders took a swipe at the Prime Minister, pointing out that the green-white-saffron combination resembles the colour sequence of the Irish flag rather than India's saffron-white-green Tricolour. The issue has also prompted debate over whether the pocket square should simply be viewed as a tricolour-inspired fashion accessory or whe...

Several workers were killed and dozens hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district. Tiruvallur/New Delhi, June 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives following a tragic ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district . The incident occurred at a seafood export unit near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district, where ammonia gas reportedly leaked from an industrial refrigeration system used for seafood preservation. According to reports, the leak affected a large number of workers present at the facility. Initial reports indicated two deaths, but later updates suggested that the death toll had risen to seven. More than 60 workers were reportedly hospitalised after suffering breathing difficulties and other symptoms associated with ammonia exposure . Many of the affected workers were migrant labourers employed at the processing unit. Eme...

April 18, 2026 | New Delhi Opposition parties are preparing to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the immediate implementation of the women’s reservation law passed in 2023 by separating it from the delimitation process. Leaders argue that linking the law’s rollout to delimitation could lead to delays and have called for its enforcement without waiting for constituency reorganisation. The issue was discussed at a meeting held in New Delhi on April 18, 2026, where Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, chaired a gathering of floor leaders from parties aligned with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. During the meeting, there was broad agreement among participating leaders on pressing for the immediate operationalisation of reservation for women in legislative bodies. Opposition leaders reportedly maintained that the law, having already received parliamentary approval, should be implemented without...