PepsiCo fears India supply crunch over energy drink ban

PepsiCo fears India supply crunch over energy drink ban

PepsiCo has warned that its popular energy drinks could disappear from store shelves across India within the next two months if restrictions on the “energy drink” label remain in place. The company raised the concern before the Delhi High Court, highlighting the potential impact of the ongoing regulatory dispute on production, distribution and consumer availability. […]

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J&K Govt Adopts SMC/JMC Regulations for ULB Workers’ Regularisation

J&K Govt Adopts SMC/JMC Regulations for ULB Workers’ Regularisation

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has taken a step towards establishing a regularisation framework for eligible workers serving in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), adopting existing regulations governing Class-IV services in the Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations as the basis for developing a similar mechanism. According to a government order issued by the Housing and Urban […]

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India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India has opened an additional control room in Makkah to help Indian nationals affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on Umrah pilgrims facing uncertainty over their travel plans. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah announced the initiative as authorities work to provide assistance, coordinate travel arrangements and keep affected […]

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Fresh floods hit North and West Sumatra as communities struggle to recover from last year's disaster

Fresh floods hit North and West Sumatra as communities struggle to recover from last year’s disaster

Fresh floods and landslides have struck parts of North Sumatra and West Sumatra, putting communities at risk once again as many residents continue to recover from the devastating disasters of November 2025. The latest flooding has forced families to leave their homes, damaged essential infrastructure and renewed concerns about the region’s vulnerability to extreme rainfall. […]

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Govt Notifies New Timings for Kashmir Schools

Govt Notifies New Timings for Kashmir Schools

The School Education Department has announced revised timings for government and private schools across Kashmir, with the new schedule set to take effect from October 15. According to the order issued by the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Wednesday, schools operating within the municipal limits of Srinagar will function from 10:00 am to […]

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