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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicNanoplastics

Topic: Nanoplastics

Nanoplastics are breaching fish blood cells, choking oxygen supply & threatening marine life

Researchers at Pusan National University studied nanoplastics' impact on red blood cell development in baby zebrafish, raising concerns about their broader effects on blood formation.

Coming soon: Norms on monitoring microplastics & limiting exposure through bottled water, food items

A panel, constituted by the FSSAI after a study in August found microplastics in salt & sugar sold in India, is finalising its recommendations, ThePrint has learnt.

Microplastics found in Indian salt & sugar brands. But they’re everywhere, even in the air we breathe

Study by Delhi NGO Toxics Link reveals microplastics in several Indian brands. Their unique nature & lack of comprehensive data have made it hard to fully understand their impact.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.