CCPA warns e-commerce platforms over sale of hazardous chemicals

IANS | May 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against several online platforms -- including IndiaMART, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia -- over the unauthorised sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals and explosive substances, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Amethi sees political buzz as Smriti Irani visits city after Rahul Gandhi

IANS | May 27, 2026 2:15 PM

Amethi, May 27 (IANS) Political activity in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi has intensified once again following the back-to-back visits of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and former Union Minister Smriti Irani, reigniting political buzz in the high-profile constituency and setting off fresh speculation over the battle for influence in the Gandhi family bastion.

How Atal Bhujal Yojana, National Water Mission are enhancing water security in rural India

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Improving water governance in rural India is becoming increasingly important due to rising demand, uneven distribution, and climate variability. Government programmes including the Atal Bhujal Yojana, the National Water Mission, and state initiatives as in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, highlight the effectiveness of participatory approaches to build water security and climate resilience, according to an official factsheet released on Wednesday.

'Reckless, corrosive to institutional faith': BJP on criticism of SC's SIR ruling

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday strongly criticised remarks questioning the Supreme Court's ruling on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that allegations accusing the apex court of abandoning its constitutional responsibilities were "reckless, irresponsible and corrosive to institutional faith".

SIR debate: Advocates hail apex court verdict upholding EC's constitutional powers

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with advocates appearing in the matter saying the apex court had effectively endorsed the legality and fairness of the exercise while rejecting allegations levelled against the poll body.