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The Supreme Court has sternly questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding its significant delay in implementing crucial front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods, emphasising the urgent need to protect public health from rising non-communicable diseases. IMAGE: The Supreme Court of India. Supreme Court criticises FSSAI for delaying mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Pipalkoti in Chamoli on Thursday amid extremely adverse weather conditions to take stock of the ongoing relief and rescue operation for workers trapped inside a tunnel following an accident. The Chief Minister's helicopter landed at Pipalkoti under challenging weather conditions as rain and poor conditions in the area continued to pose difficulties for rescue teams working at the disaster-affected site.

M S Dhoni's appearance in Chennai has ignited fervent discussions among fans regarding the future of Chennai Super Kings. IMAGE: M S Dhoni's Chennai visit has sparked curiosity about his IPL future. M S Dhoni missed the entire 2026 IPL season due to an injury sustained during pre-season training. Despite being retained by Chennai Super Kings, uncertainty looms over his participation in IPL 2027 as a player. CSK had a disappointing 2026 campaign, finishing eighth.

Suspend disbelief, grab some popcorn and enjoy the chaos. The End of Oak Street becomes much more fun that way, shares Mayur Sanap. David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) directs this dinosaur-filled adventure. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor play a struggling couple trying to protect their children. The End of Oak Street has dodgy science but it works best when you stop questioning the logic.

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a 'kirpan' attack by a Nihang member at a Nanded gurdwara. IMAGE: Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a 'kirpan' in a Nanded gurdwara. The assailant, Jaspal Singh, a Nihang member, was arrested, but police have not yet determined a motive. Badal sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

A 19-year-old student of the IIT Kharagpur died after he allegedly fell from the third floor of a building on the institute campus, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the "second-year Mechanical Engineering student fell from the third-floor terrace of the Nalanda building", an officer said. The deceased was identified as Ankit Sharma, a resident of Nagaur in Rajasthan.

'This happens only if you have an experienced coach who has himself gone through such things.' IMAGE: Punjab Kings' Nehal Wadhera said head coach Ricky Ponting personally approached him and offered reassurance at a time when his confidence was affected by his lack of runs during IPL 2026. Nehal Wadhera credited head coach Ricky Ponting for creating a positive and encouraging environment at Punjab Kings, motivating players to improve.

'Never share sensitive details during the initial chatting phase,' advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, as he explains how to stay safe while using online dating and matrimonial platforms. The journey of finding your life partner can be a lonely and emotionally draining one. If you're recovering from a breakup or a bad dating experience, you might find yourself feeling more uncertain about your decisions and choices.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 298.75 points to 77,760.21 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 74.20 points to 24,321.90. From the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid and ITC were among the major laggards. Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finance were among the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.06 per cent higher at USD 87.12 per barrel.

From Metro... In Dino to Sadak 2, not every sequel that takes decades to arrive is worth the wait. Can Awarapan 2 change the tide in its favour? IMAGE: Emraan Hashmi in Awarapan 2. Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, is set for release 19 years after the original, attempting to revive a film that was a critical success but a box office failure.