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In a concerning development, the Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued a warning that cancer-causing ingredients may be present in cakes sold by some bakeries in the state. The revelation comes just two months after the food safety department had raised similar concerns over the presence of the ingredients, known as carcinogens, in some street food samples in the state, including those of kebabs, manchurian and pani puri.   The department said it had analysed 235 cake samples in August of which 223 were found safe but 12 contained dangerous levels of artificial colouring. It pointed out that artificial colours used in cakes, such as Allura Red, Sunset Yellow FCF, Ponceau 4R (strawberry… Read More »Cancer-Causing Ingredients Found In Some Cakes, Karnataka Issues Warning

As the conflict in West Asia is poised to set off a series of dangerous escalations risking full-scale war between Iran and Israel, Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi today sought India’s intevention to help bring stability to the region. “India must take this oportunity to convince Israel to stop its aggression in the reigon and help bring peace and stability,” the Ambassador said, speaking to NDTV. India, which has friendly ties with both Iran and Israel, has been urging all parties involved in the West Asia crisis to de-escalate tensions and resolve issues through diplomacy and dialogue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had even spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Tel Aviv opened a… Read More »“India Must Convince Israel”: Iran’s Ambassador To NDTV On West Asia Crisis

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday that the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, will undertake his first bilateral visit to India from October 6 to 10. During his five-day trip, Maldives President Muizzu is scheduled to meet President <a title=”Droupadi Murmu” href=”https://news.abplive.com/topic/droupadi-murmu” data-type=”interlinkingkeywords”>Droupadi Murmu</a> and hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a range of bilateral, regional, and international issues.</p> <p>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a media briefing said, “President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu will be travelling to India on a state visit from 7th to 10th October 2024. This will be his first bilateral visit to India. He had earlier visited India, in June 2024… Read More »Maldives Prez Muizzu To Embark On First Bilateral Visit To India From Oct 6, Will Hold Talks With PM Modi: MEA

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named the playing XI on the eve of the first T20I against Australia at Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday. Three uncapped players, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, and Jamie Overton, will make their England T20I debut against Australia. Philip Salt will captain the side in the absence of injured designated skipper Jos Buttler. Apart from handling the captaincy duties, Salt will look to lead the charge with the bat in the opening order. The 28-year-old’s explosiveness at the top is reflected in his T20I statistics; he has amassed 885 runs at a whopping strike rate of 165.11 in 31 T20Is. In Buttler’s absence, Cox will take up the… Read More »3 Uncapped Players Named In England’s Playing XI For 1st T20I vs Australia

Western powers on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with short-range missiles for imminent use against Ukraine, calling it a dangerous escalation of the conflict that threatened European security. Britain, France and Germany said they would cut aviation agreements with the Islamic republic and sanction its national carrier Iran Air, claiming Tehran had repeatedly defied warnings about the weapons transfers. “This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia, and is a direct threat to European security,” the so-called E3 powers said in a joint statement. On a visit to London, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the missiles could be used against Ukraine “within weeks”. Dozens of Russian… Read More »Western Powers Sanction Iran For Supplying Missiles To Russia