Flouting regulations, collapsing buildingsRecent building collapses and hospital fires in Delhi underscore regulatory failures. Officials are suspended and investigations follow the...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar: Who is this 1994-batch IAS officer once transferred over a dog-walking row, now facing resignation calls over Delhi PG collapse?Sanjeev Khirwar is facing renewed scrutiny following a deadly building collapse in Delhi. Student organisations have demanded his resignati...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi High Court to hear PIL seeking ₹1 crore compensation and safety auditsA public interest litigation seeks urgent structural audits of student housing. It demands criminal accountability and compensation for dec...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
PIL challenges Centre’s HPV vaccination drive, seeks Supreme Court intervention over consent, safety and accountabilityA petition challenges the HPV vaccination program's implementation. It alleges violations of constitutional rights regarding informed conse...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Bombay HC refuses interim relief to Old Monk maker as state law officer considers revised labelsThe Bombay High Court has adjourned a hearing on Mohan Rocky Springwater Breweries' plea. The court needs time to consider three modified p...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has taken action against 12,083 establis...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Why footpaths in this country are not paved with the best of intentionsIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has recognized the right to access footpaths as fundamental. Despite this ruling, many Indian cit...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
FSSAI takes actions against CG Foods, directs company to stop production of bhujia namkeenIndia's food regulator FSSAI has ordered CG Foods India to stop producing veg bhujia. This action follows an inspection revealing significa...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazasThe Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vik...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
From viral posts to raids: How online anger is reshaping India’s food-safety crackdownSocial media outrage is driving India's food-safety crackdown across the nation. Viral posts expose hygiene issues, prompting increased gov...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
FSSAI issued clear directives to 5-star hotels emphasising zero tolerance for any violations ahead of BRICS Summit: SourcesFSSAI met with leading five-star hotels regarding food safety violations. The authority emphasized zero tolerance for any breaches of hygie...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Fire department notice to Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office over safety lapsesThe West Bengal Fire Department issued a notice to Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office. This notice cited several alleged safety lapses...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends Blinkit, 2 Mumbai eateries’ food licences over serious hygiene violationsIn a significant regulatory move, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended food licenses for a Blinkit center and two popular Mumbai restaurants a...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Karnataka food safety department inspects sweet units, seizes food products worth Rs 6 lakhKarnataka food safety officials seized products valued at Rs 5.99 lakh during a special inspection drive. The drive targeted sweet manufact...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
FDA buckles under HC heat, revives Mumbai Cricket Association's suspended eateries after fresh inspectionThe Bombay High Court warned food officials, leading to a license suspension withdrawal. Restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
'Put food warning labels on the front': Supreme Court asks Centre to match international food safety standards as obesity is rising among childrenThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
FSSAI issues notice to Delhi's JW Marriott, Juniper Hotels over misprinted license, food hygieneFSSAI flagged serious food safety and hygiene violations at Delhi's JW Marriott hotel. Inspections revealed issues with sanitation, storage...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST