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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicPublic spitting

Topic: Public spitting

Spitting in public & workplaces punishable with fine, face cover compulsory: Govt

In additional directives for the work places, the ministry said as far as possible, the practice from work from home should be followed.

Spit wide open. Covid-19 is a good excuse for Indians to kick the nasty habit

Due to the Covid-19 scare, a man was arrested in Kashmir for public spitting while two others from Bihar were arrested in Mohali for spitting on notes.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?