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Gutka ban order not withdrawn: K'taka Health Minister

Gutka ban order not withdrawn: K'taka Health Minister

Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader clarified that the state government has not withdrawn its ban order on gutka, but has prohibited nicotine-laced gutka and pan masala in the interest of public health. He said the move would not affect arecanut growers, claiming it could instead push up arecanut prices. Aug 15, 2026
E20 petrol saved Rs 1.90 lakh crore in forex as OPEC  weighs August oil output hike

Govt cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF

The Central government cut export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), reducing the petrol levy to zero, diesel's total export duty to Rs 24 per litre from Rs 25.5 and ATF duty to Rs 19.5 per litre from Rs 22. The revised rates apply only to petroleum products cleared for export Aug 15, 2026
Rajya Sabha passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol replied to the debate. After a few minutes of sloganeering and demands for the presence of the Union Home Minister in the House, the Opposition staged a walkout and did not participate further in the discussion. Aug 12, 2026
Bengaluru food safety crackdown: 45-kg rotten meat found during raid at pub

Bengaluru food safety crackdown: 45-kg rotten meat found during raid at pub

A Bengaluru pub has been shut and several other eateries face legal action after a fresh round of food safety inspections uncovered rotten and fungus-infested meat, expired dairy products and improperly stored food items, as authorities intensified their crackdown on food safety violations across the city. Aug 10, 2026