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Delhi destroys over 2,800 kg of unsafe food ahead of festive seasonDelhi's Food Safety Department destroyed over 2,800 kg of unsafe food products. Inspections occurred in major markets, focusing on festive ...
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety authorities are stepping up their scrutiny of eateries nationwide, leading to the suspension of operations and the seiz...
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...
Robin Morgan, poet and feminist whose allies included Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, dies at 85Robin Morgan, the former child star who became a pioneering poet, writer and second-wave feminist activist, has died in New York at 85, her...
Jarange hardens stand; refuses water, medical treatment as hunger strike for quota enters 8th dayManoj Jarange's Maratha quota stir continues for an eighth day as he refuses sustenance. He alleges the Maharashtra government has failed t...
Manoj Jarange continues fast, slams Chhagan Bhujbal; 'Marathas won't back Mahayuti if issue not resolved'Activist Manoj Jarange remains steadfast in his hunger strike, advocating for Kunbi caste certificates for the Maratha community. He demand...
Jarange refuses to call off hunger strike; threatens to reach Mumbai if demands not met by Sep 11Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike in Jalna, warning of a Mumbai protest on Septemb...
Jarange refuses to call off hunger strike, urges Marathas to apply for Kunbi certificatesManoj Jarange continues his hunger strike, refusing to end it until Maratha demands are met. He urged community members to apply for Kunbi ...
Anna Hazare health update: Activist recovering, advised hospital stay for two more days, says aideSocial activist Anna Hazare is recovering from a renal infection in Mumbai. He was admitted to Bombay Hospital on Monday night for treatmen...
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...
Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
28-year-old secured H-1B visa after 2 years, but left US just 2 months later; explains the reason behind quitting a six figure job and returning home without another offerA 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was selected, returning to...
Anna Hazare admitted to Bombay Hospital as health worsensActivist Anna Hazare was admitted to Bombay Hospital after his health worsened. He is reportedly suffering from a kidney infection and elev...
Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and IsraelIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries to unite against Israel and the United States amid wider Middle Eas...
Iran's leader calls for Muslim unity, other Mideast newsIran's supreme leader has urged Muslims to unite in opposition to the United States and Israel amid escalating tensions. In the occupied We...
India weighs Canada-style warnings on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fatIndia's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, ...
Nestle wants a seat at the table as India debates food-warning labelsNestle CEO Philipp Navratil has urged India to consult companies while drafting front-of-pack warning-label rules, saying regulations shoul...
US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosuresUS senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements confl...
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...
Bangladesh govt must take immediate steps to end prolonged detention of Awami League leaders and others linked to former regime: HRWThousands were detained after the Awami League government stepped down last year. Many remain imprisoned without formal charges or due proc...