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
Restaurants tighten supply chains, hygiene standards amid crackdownIndia’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on ingredients, suppliers, hygiene and...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Punjab government imposes one-year ban on manufacture, sale and storage of analogue paneerPunjab has banned non-dairy paneer for one year across the state. The Food and Drug Administration issued the prohibition order citing publ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought backIndia’s food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for si...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Junk food, screens, paper leaks: Rajasthan HC takes Gen Z, Gen Alpha issues to courtRajasthan High Court took suo motu notice of issues affecting young generations. The court banned junk food sales near schools and mandated...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
After restaurant raids, Hum Tum director Kunal Kohli wants FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe to inspect Indian homes. Here's whyMaharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe is leading a significant crackdown on food adulteration across the state. Well-known establishments ar...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
‘Superwoman’: Woman in wheelchair inspires internet with pull-ups, sets ambitious fitness goal for 2026A viral Instagram video has shown a wheelchair user performing pull-ups at a gym after friends helped position her chair near the bar. The ...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Two dog food manufacturers recall products within days over metal and salmonella contamination risks: Everything pet owners need to knowTwo dog food companies issued recalls in August 2026 for contamination concerns. Fromm Family Foods recalled canned dog food over potential...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of Radio Club, Khar Gymkhana, 11 others for violation of hygiene normThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of Bombay Presidency Radio Club, a McDonald’s o...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Jharkhand protests: HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC appointments; gives relief to 450 candidatesThe Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed government notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinatio...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine to a Pune sweet shop for suspending licence despite 98% complianceBombay High Court has ordered Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop after questioning the ...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Pune sweets shop wins ₹5 lakh after food licence stays suspended despite 98% complianceThe Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra FDA for its actions. The court ordered the FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a sweets s...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Cardamom or pan masala? Why Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA action over Vimal adsMaharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has warned Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over advertisements for Vimal cardamoms, ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Karnataka eateries, pharmacies to display QR codes for instant safety complaintsKarnataka restaurants and pharmacies will soon display QR codes for lodging food and drug safety complaints. This new initiative aims to st...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Mangaluru KFC outlet sealed following spoiled chicken complaintFood safety officials raided a KFC outlet in Mangaluru following a customer complaint. The inspection led to the sealing of the establishme...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
KFC rebuts stale-chicken allegations, says it follows FSSAI normsKFC denied allegations of serving stale chicken following a recent inspection. The fast-food chain stated that its food safety and storage ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST