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affordable for the consumer. A panel formed to address regulatory challenges with regard to nutraceuticals is looking at ways to regulate their prices, people in the know told ET. At present nutraceuticals come under the ambit of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and there are no such price regulations. «Nutraceuticals are generally sold as over the counter (OTC) products. It has been seen that pharma companies are marketing them at high prices,» said an official aware of the line of thought in the government. «For example, in the case of vitamins, the companies are using active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for manufacturing a medicine. They then mix it with another ingredient to make it into a nutraceutical and sell it at exorbitant prices,» he added. At present, there are no rules and regulations to regulate the prices of nutraceuticals. «But this is going to get changed,» another person said. Senior officials from the ministry of health and family welfare, department of pharmaceuticals are (DoP), ministry of food processing industries, FSSAI, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the director general of health services are actively discussing the issue and will soon come out with measures to regulate the prices.

agriculture and FMCG sectors have requested the government to use the budget to address the challenges they face due to drought, climate change and inflationary pressures. The requests were made during pre-budget consultations with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The minister is scheduled to present the Union Budget on July 23, after presenting an interim budget in February due to Lok Sabha elections. Ashok Kumar, Associate Director, Farm Prosperity, Transform Rural India (TRI), tells ET Digital that a robust crop insurance mechanism is of paramount importance for farmers as weather risks have emerged as a major threat due to climate change. The budget should also focus on safe food production practices and support the production of chemical-free products that are safe for consumption. “Value addition and procurement have to be facilitated near farms. That will lead to higher income. Investment should be announced in quality energy access in farms and processing of primary agriculture produce. Photovoltaic systems could be a potential solution to meet the energy requirement of the agri sector,” says Kumar.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday slammed the Congress for accusing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of corruption. He said the people of the nation are aware of the several scams that took place when the Congress-led UPA government was in power between 2004 and 2014. «The Congress has no moral right to speak on corruption. We saw scams in coal allotment, Commonwealth Games, Augusta helicopter purchase etc. Congress rule was about cut, commission and corruption,» Shinde told reporters at Nagpur airport. He was replying to a reported statement by Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi the leader of corrupt people.

Also read: Understanding metabolic syndrome, which affects 1 in 3 Indians In 2002, WHI released preliminary findings from a study undertaken to determine whether HRT protected women from heart disease and whether it increased the risk of breast cancer. The findings indicated that combined oestrogen and progestogen therapy showed elevated risks of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots among the participating women, and the study was halted. Later, meta-studies and clarifications repudiated many of the WHI findings, but a culture of over-cautiousness had set in—and continues to be an influential factor in the clinical treatment of menopause.

title deeds of the plots on which their apartments stand be transferred to their association by executing a registered conveyance deed. This move comes in response to the alleged reluctance of many builders in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka to comply with this legal requirement, allowing some promoters to mortgage the land or initiate new construction projects even years after the apartments have been sold. According to Sections 11 and 17 of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Act, promoters or builders are mandated to execute a registered conveyance deed of the undivided proportionate title in common areas to the association of allottees within three months of obtaining the occupation certificate or the completion certificate. Despite this legal obligation, many builders have failed to comply, leaving apartment owners in a precarious position regarding their ownership rights. This issue was a focal point during a session organized by the Bangalore City Flat Owners’ Association (BCFOWA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness about the ownership, management, and maintenance of apartments and properties. Over 30 members from various apartment associations attended the session, highlighting the widespread concern among flat owners.

Police from across Canada will be descending upon Lethbridge this weekend as members of the Hells Angels and supporters of the motorcycle gang roll into the southern Alberta city.

A federal judge overseeing a drawn-out debt-restructuring process for Puerto Rico’s power company has ordered all parties to mediation

Roku to celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants' upcoming 25th anniversary. The campaign includes unique features on Roku's platform, aimed at boosting viewer engagement and awareness.

Zomato has suspended its hyperlocal goods delivery service ‘Xtreme’ on account of poor demand, according to people aware of the matter. The food delivery platform had launched the service in October last year. Separately, the company has also relaunched its intercity food delivery offering ‘Legends’ in a third avatar.

US Dollar is a powerful currency. It is a currency of global trade and has managed to retain its significance due to the economic and political stability of the US. This may not last long, according to MicroStrategy Chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor. In an episode of PBD Podcast hosted by Patrick Bet-David, he attributed the growing inflation and cryptocurrencies as the reasons why the US Dollar will lose its value. Saylor said that investors like Warren Buffett were aware of these realities. He compared the greenbacks to the Argentinian Peso. It is still the strongest currency.

Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse in the National Health Service (NHS) who migrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new crop of Labour members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons in the UK general election this week. Joseph, 49, connected with the voters at the doorstep with his pledge to ensure more mental health services in his constituency and succeeded in making a dent in the Conservative stronghold of Ashford in Kent, south-eastern England. In defeating Tory stalwart and former minister Damian Green, Joseph also dealt a blow to the anti-immigration rhetoric of the right-wing candidates in a seat where the far-right Reform UK came in third place after the Tories. «I am humbled with the trust you all placed in me and fully aware of the responsibilities that come with it. I will work hard for everyone in Ashford, Hawkinge and villages,» said Joseph in his acceptance speech on Friday.

Shoppers Stop, India’s oldest department store chain, plans to enter luxury retailing with large-format standalone stores that will sell brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, one person aware of the company’s plans told ET. The new format will also house the Aditya Birla Group’s luxury store The Collective, the person said. The company plans to launch two luxury outlets this fiscal year and one of them could be in Kolkata, the other in Mumbai, the person said.

There may be relief for the thousands of Americans whose savings have been locked in frozen fintech accounts for the past two months.

What are buyers saying on Amazon?Buyers appreciate the inverter's appearance, LED, and overall value. However, some have experienced heating and charging problems, while others find it noisy during operation.Why choose this product?Choose this inverter if you need a reliable backup power solution with a pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics. Its digital display and wide battery compatibility are additional advantages.

Foxconn group's Bharat FIH is weathering a rough spell, having lost three independent directors in the last three months, people aware of developments told ET. The company is also likely to shutter its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, due to a massive drop in orders from key client Xiaomi, they said. Industry watchers feel Bharat FIH was too dependent on the Chinese smartphone maker and did not keep up with the competition. Among those who have exited the Bharat FIH board are InterGlobe Aviation chairman Venkataramani Sumantran, Sify Technologies cofounder Ramaraj R, and former IT and telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan.

Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB).

New Delhi: The government is likely to allow electric vehicle (EV) makers to benefit from a new policy that was announced this March, even if their investments were made earlier, according to two officials aware of the development. Such a move would benefit Vietnam's EV maker VinFast, which had announced in January that it would build an EV plant in India, the first official cited above said on condition of anonymity, adding that the new policy may attract a few more global EV makers to manufacture in India.

Goldman Sachs is in advanced stages of talks to double down on enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) company MoEngage with a $35-50-million investment through a secondary transaction. The development comes amid increased deal activity in late-stage SaaS startups, with companies such as Whatfix, Innovaccer, Icertis, Atlan and Rocketlane having raised funds or are in the process of finalising rounds.

Retiring early, at an age before 60 or even 50, is becoming more and more appealing to many individuals, thanks to the increasing awareness of financial planning and the availability of various investment options. Attaining this objective necessitates a disciplined approach to saving and investing. However, the decision to retire early should not be made hastily. It is essential to evaluate your current financial situation and make adjustments to your investment and savings in line with your retirement objectives.

new criminal laws come into effect today, posters about them have been put up in various police stations to create awareness among the people.

investing $300 million to acquire a majority stake in renewable energy (RE) firm Fourth Partner Energy, two people aware of the development said.