Edible oil regulation: Government tightens norms; monthly reporting, factory checks made mandatory

The Centre has notified a new regulatory framework for India’s edible oil industry, aiming to increase transparency, prevent supply disruptions, and ensure fair prices for consumers. The Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, 2025, notified on August 1 by the ministry of consumer affairs, amends the existing 2011 Order under Section 3…

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Lack of sleep in teenagers linked to increased risk of high blood pressure: Study |

Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining good health, especially for teenagers. Recent research from Pennsylvania State University has found that lack of sleep, combined with insomnia, significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure in adolescents. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. This…

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Donald Trump tariffs: US advisor rules out talks; says rates are ‘pretty much set’

US President Donald Trump’s trade advisor Jamieson Greer has said the new American tariff rates are “pretty much set” with limited scope for negotiation, defending the Trump administration’s latest round of levies, including harsh duties on Brazil.In a pre-recorded interview aired on CBS’s Face the Nation on Sunday, US trade representative Greer said the rates…

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