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Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: Health Experts Warn of Irreversible Damage and Long-Term Health Risks
Nov 11, 2025 10:30 pm CST
Health experts warn that Delhi's worsening air quality is causing far-reaching health consequences beyond respiratory issues, including increased cancer risk and weakened immunity. With PM2.5 levels reaching ten times WHO limits during winter, medical professionals urge systemic change to address this public health emergency that contributed to over two million pollution-related deaths across India in 2023.
Salman Khan Faces Legal Action Over Allegedly Misleading Pan Masala Advertisement Claims
Nov 05, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Bollywood actor Salman Khan faces legal trouble as a complaint has been filed against him in the Kota Consumer Court, alleging misleading claims in advertisements for Rajshree Pan Masala where he serves as brand ambassador. The complaint questions the credibility of "saffron-infused" claims in a Rs 5 product and raises concerns about celebrity influence on youth consumption of potentially harmful products. A hearing is scheduled for November 27, 2025.
EU Considers Ethanol Ban in Hand Sanitizers Due to Cancer Risk Concerns: What You Need to Know
Oct 21, 2025 03:26 pm CST
The European Union is evaluating a potential ban on ethanol in hand sanitizers after an ECHA working group flagged it as potentially carcinogenic. The Biocidal Products Committee will meet in November to discuss this issue, with the final decision resting with the European Commission. Despite these concerns, the WHO currently classifies ethanol as safe for hand hygiene purposes.