Dead insect in biriyani: Restaurant ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and serve diner 2 fresh biriyani plates every Sunday for next 5 weeksA man in Puducherry received Rs 10,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 for legal expenses after finding a dead insect in his biriyani. The con...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
IRCTC cracks down on errant e-catering entitiesThe railway public sector undertaking listed 14 websites as non-compliant operators and said legal proceedings have been initiated. It also...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricityRailway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
"I don't hire Indians": Indian-origin restaurant owner in Texas says her 7 Monk’s Cafe has "almost no Indian staff", internet calls it 'casual racism'A Texas restaurant owner has gone viral for her unique hiring approach. 7 Monk's Cafe Texas, serving Indian and Mediterranean food, intenti...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Railways clears Rs 163-crore traction upgrade on Bengaluru-Tumakuru routeIndian Railways is upgrading the electric traction system on the Bengaluru to Tumakuru rail route. This Rs 163 crore project will boost cap...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Dead insect in biriyani: Court orders restaurant to provide 10 free biriyanis and Rs 10,000 compensationA Puducherry restaurant was held liable for serving contaminated food after a dead insect was discovered in a biriyani plate. The consumer ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
FTA talks with EAEU likely to take up agri, marine goodsIndia will discuss easing export compliance for marine goods, agricultural items, and processed foods with the Eurasian Economic Union. Tal...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Katra-bound coach develops crack, partially separates at Ludhiana; no injuriesA train coach suffered a structural failure near Ludhiana railway station. A portion of the S-2 coach separated shortly after departure. To...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchensIRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns ab...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
20,000 kg sugar-mixed jaggery, coloured peas seized in Pune food safety department raidsThe FDA in Pune seized 16 tonnes of jaggery and 20 tonnes of sugar intended for adulteration, alongside 68 kg of artificially coloured frie...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Rotten, worm-infested and covered in fungus: What could happen to your body if you accidentally drink juice made from such mangoes?FSSAI mango raid: Food safety officials in Gujarat have seized a large stock of rotten, worm-infested mangoes that were allegedly intended ...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Love mangoes? Worm-infested, rotten mangoes meant for juice seized in Gujarat. Watch shocking videoA food safety raid in Gujarat uncovered a large stock of rotten mangoes at a juice production facility. Officials seized the spoiled fruits...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Azgaib Shaheed Mazar, mosque razed within Kashi railway station premises amid heavy security deploymentThe Azgaib Shaheed Mazar shrine and a mosque at Kashi Railway Station in Varanasi were demolished following a court order. Officials stated...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toiletFSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washin...
30 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Samosa vendor sits with his feet on samosas in moving train, shocking video goes viralA shocking video of a vendor placing his feet on samosas aboard a moving train has sparked public outcry over hygiene on Indian Railways. A...
26 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST