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  Us Aug 10, 2026

  US FDA Proposes New Food Safety Rule To Track New Ingredients and Additives

  The US FDA has proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify regulators when they determine new ingredients or additives are 'generally recognised as safe' (GRAS). The move would give the agency greater visibility into ingredients entering the food supply. Separately, federal officials have completed a proposed definition of ultra-processed food and sent it to the White House for review.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  JPSC-JSSC Row: BJP Calls Statewide 'Jharkhand Bandh' on August 11 After Police Crackdown on Student Protesters

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a statewide shutdown (bandh) in Jharkhand on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following violent clashes between security personnel and job aspirants protesting over alleged irregularities in competitive recruitment examinations.

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  Us Aug 10, 2026

  US Heatwave: July 2026 Sets New Record As Hottest Month Ever Recorded

  July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous US, with an average temperature of 76.9°F, NOAA said. Prolonged heat domes pushed temperatures above average nationwide, while wildfires spread across parts of the US and Canada. Scientists said climate change is making heat waves more intense, longer-lasting and more likely to occur.

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  Social Viral Aug 10, 2026

  Mumbai Local Train Bhajan Video: Bhajan Mandali Marks 21 Years With Chhappan Bhog on Bhayandar-Dadar Train

  The 10:20 am Bhayandar-Dadar local witnessed a special devotional celebration as the Omkar Bhajan Mandali Charitable Trust marked its 21st anniversary. During the daily journey, members of the group offered Chhappan Bhog to the deity they worship, turning their regular Mumbai local commute into a special religious observance.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  Sugar Shortage Fears: Government May Curb Sugarcane Use for Ethanol As Prices Hit Record High

  The government is considering restricting sugarcane use for ethanol from October to boost domestic sugar supplies as prices hit record highs. Around 3 million tonnes of sugar were diverted to ethanol this year. The move comes amid concerns over lower cane output after weak rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with a decision expected by the end of next month.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  Indore: Man Raised 4 Children Alone, None Came When He Died at Old-Age Home

  A 70-year-old Indore man, Ghanshyam, died at a Bhopal old-age home after spending four years there. The home said his four children did not come to claim his body despite repeated attempts to contact them. With no family member arriving, the management performed his last rites with police assistance. The family later sought his death certificate.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  What Is African Swine Fever? Disease Detected Among Pigs at Kunnamkulam Farm in Kerala

  African swine fever has been detected among pigs at the Animal Husbandry Department’s Pig Breeding Unit in Kunnamkulam, Kerala. Authorities have declared a one-kilometre infected zone and 10-kilometre surveillance zone around the farm. Officials said the disease affects pigs and does not spread to humans, while farmers have been advised to strengthen biosecurity and report suspected cases.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  Will UPI Still Be Free? What FM Nirmala Sitharaman Said After Parliament Cleared Taxation Bill (Video)

  Parliament on Monday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following approval from the Rajya Sabha via a voice vote. The legislation, which was cleared by the Lok Sabha last week, introduces key amendments to statutory framework governing taxation and digital payment systems.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  Chaddi Gang in Bengaluru: Four Suspects Caught on Video During Anekal House Break-In Attempt

  Four suspected members of the ‘Chaddi Gang’ allegedly attempted to break into houses at Celebrity Eco Front layout in Anekal late Saturday night. Video captured the suspects, with two allegedly guarding the road while two others cut a compound gate. They fled after a woman heard the noise and raised an alarm. Jigani police are investigating.

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  Social Viral Aug 10, 2026

  McDonald’s Employees Jamie and George Callicoat Marry at Ohio Restaurant, Video Goes Viral

  A McDonalds restaurant in Akron became an unusual wedding venue on Aug. 8 when employees Jamie and George Callicoat exchanged vows at the Thornton Street location. The couple chose the restaurant after their boss jokingly suggested it, saying their coworkers are like family. The couple met at Cedar Point, where they later became engaged, and plan to honeymoon there.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  India-Nepal Border Security Breach: Car Smashes Gate in Bahraich and Enters Nepal; Driver Flees (Video)

  A car smashed through a security barrier and gate at the India-Nepal border in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, before entering Nepal. The driver fled from the spot, raising questions over security arrangements at the crossing. The incident comes amid heightened surveillance at Rupaidiha, an important India-Nepal transit point where security agencies conduct vehicle and passenger checks.

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  Business Aug 10, 2026

  FMCG Price Hike: Why Everyday Essentials Could Get Costlier This Quarter

  Leading FMCG majors in India are preparing for calibrated price hikes and shrinkflation in the September quarter as input cost pressures persist. Driven by volatile crude oil, edible oils, and sugar prices, firms are adjusting strategies to defend margins while relying on resilient consumer demand to sustain overall top-line revenue growth.

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  India Aug 10, 2026

  Hirotoshi Tanaka’s Unusual Bengaluru Story: Police Chair Theft, 19 Days in Jail and INR 75,000 Compensation

  When Japanese student Hirotoshi Tanaka came to Bengaluru in 2019, he had one simple plan - to learn English, experience life in India and eventually return to his parents in Yaizu city, Shizuoka, Japan. Instead, his journey took him from a police station to Bengaluru Central Prison, then to the Karnataka High Court, the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission and eventually a detention centre before he was deported to Japan in April 2021.

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  Social Viral Aug 10, 2026

  Delhi Metro Viral Video: Women Catch Man Secretly Filming Them, Confront Him

  A routine Delhi Metro commute turned into an unsettling ordeal for two women after they allegedly caught a middle-aged man secretly filming them without their consent, leading to a tense on-the-spot confrontation that has since gone viral on social media.

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  India Aug 09, 2026

  Devendra Fadnavis on E20 Petrol Row: Maharashtra CM Says No Evidence of Vehicle Problems

  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended E20 petrol, saying there was insufficient evidence that ethanol-blended fuel was causing vehicle problems. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, meanwhile, accused the Centre of forcing SIAM to withdraw an earlier communication on E20. The BJP rejected the allegation, citing SIAM’s clarification that its communication was taken out of context.

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  Social Viral Aug 09, 2026

  Bageshwar: Japanese Woman Miyako Immerses Husband Robert’s Ashes in Saryu River To Fulfil His Final Wish (Video)

  Japanese woman Miyako travelled to Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar to fulfil the final wish of her US-born husband, Robert. She immersed his ashes in the Saryu River, completing the last rites in the Himalayan town. Her journey from Japan to Bageshwar was linked to Robert’s wish to have his ashes immersed in the river.

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  World Aug 09, 2026

  Japan Snorkeller Shares Shocking Injuries After Encounter With Venomous Box Jellyfish, Issues Warning

  A snorkeller living in Okinawa, Japan, has issued a public warning after surviving an encounter with a swarm of venomous box jellyfish while swimming alone at a secluded beach. Melanie shared footage showing severe stings and visible scars on her arm, drawing over two million views on TikTok as experts warn of the potential lethality of box jellyfish venom.

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  India Aug 09, 2026

  Dearness Allowance Hike: How To Calculate DA for Central Government Employees and Pensioners

  Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees is calculated using the 12-month average of the AICPI-IW index. The latest 2% hike raised DA from 58% to 60% of basic salary, effective January 1, 2026. Employees and pensioners are awaiting a possible second hike, while employee groups have sought changes to the existing DA calculation formula.

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  Us Aug 09, 2026

  Anthony Izzo Dies: Retired NYPD Chief Found Dead in Long Island Home Pool, No Foul Play Suspected

  Anthony Izzo, a retired NYPD chief, was found dead in the backyard pool of his Stony Brook, Long Island, home on Friday evening, Suffolk County police said. The 75-year-old was discovered by a relative and taken to Stony Brook University Hospital after first responders performed CPR. Police said they do not suspect foul play.

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  India Aug 09, 2026

  Black Magic for Bail? Man Performs Tantric Ritual With Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice’s Photo (Videos)

  Bilaspur Police questioned a man after allegedly finding him performing a black magic, 'tantric' ritual at a cremation ground with photographs including that of Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha. Police said the ritual was allegedly performed in an attempt to secure bail for a relative accused in a stabbing case. Three others reportedly fled.