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Dead Rat Allegedly Found In Dosa At Borivali’s Radhakrishna Hotel, FDA Suspends Licence

A customer’s complaint over an alleged dead rat in a Mysore masala dosa has led to FDA action against the Borivali eatery.

‘Do Not Disappoint Us’: SC Reserves Order On FSSAI’s Food Warning Labels, Questions 365-Day Delay

The Supreme Court has reserved its order on FSSAI’s proposed red warning labels, questioning the regulator’s year-long compliance timeline.

FSSAI Moves To Ban ‘Analogue Paneer’ Nationwide, Gives 60 Days For Public Feedback

FSSAI has proposed restricting non-dairy products from being sold as ‘paneer’, saying consumers must know whether the product is actually milk-derived.
FSSAI

FSSAI Initiates Penal Action Against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart, Zepto | Know More

FSSAI has initiated penal proceedings against five leading e-commerce platforms over alleged violations.

₹2,700 Cancer Drug Sold At ₹27,000: Supreme Court Calls 10-Fold Markup ‘Broad Daylight Dacoity’

The Supreme Court has questioned huge medicine price gaps, hospital pharmacy practices and the impact of inflated costs on patients and taxpayers.

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Swiggy Instamart, Amazon Warehouse Licenses

Maharashtra FDA suspended 12 food licences after inspections uncovered serious hygiene violations, including infestations at Mumbai warehouses.

3-Day Bank Strike From September 28: SBI, Canara Bank Issue Advisories As Government Opens Banks On Sept 27

Bank unions will strike from September 28-30 over five-day banking, while PSBs and RRBs will open on September 27.

Green for Veg, Red for Non-Veg: Centre Reaffirms Mandatory Labelling on Soaps, Shampoos and Toothpaste

The Centre has reaffirmed colour-coded veg and non-veg labelling for soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries.

Karnataka Cracks Down On Fake Drug Racket, Cancels 16 Licences, Suspends 8 Including Pfizer Depot

A Bidadi raid uncovered suspected repackaging of cheaper medicines, triggering wider action and a supply-chain investigation across Karnataka.
Bhopal

Cockroaches, Rotten Food and Open Bins: 4 Restaurants in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Fail Safety Checks Amid Surprise Inspections

Surprise inspections in 4 resturants in Bhopal found severe hygiene violations, leading to food seizures and licence action.
FSSAI

FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestle India Over Alleged Violations In Infant Products

FSSAI initiates legal proceedings against Nestlé India over alleged violations in infant products.

FDA Suspends Olympia Coffee House Licence After Finding Urinal, Cockroaches And Blood Residues

The Colaba landmark was shut after an FDA inspection found a urinal, pest infestation, poor food handling and missing safety records.

New Passport Rules 2026: What Changes For Children Under 15; Check Validity And Fees

The MEA has amended passport rules, changing the validity provision for 36-page ordinary passports issued to children below 15.

Rs 11 Product With Rs 325 MRP: Tukaram Mundhe Flags 2,841% Medical Consumable Mark-Up

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has flagged steep gaps between procurement prices and MRPs of essential hospital consumables.
EPFO

Govt Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000 From Rs 15,000 Per Month | Know More

The Union Cabinet has increased the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.

Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh By CCPA Over ‘Pay More’ Prompts And Dark Patterns

The consumer watchdog found Rapido’s booking prompts and pricing interface could pressure riders into making higher payments.

Ganeshotsav 2026: Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of 9 Food Establishments, Seizes 225 Kg Khoya in Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA inspected 38 food establishments during its Ganeshotsav drive.

Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Suspends Licences Of Mumbai’s Iconic Cafe Mondegar, 3 Other Eateries Over Safety Lapses

The Maharashtra FDA suspended Cafe Mondegar’s licence after inspectors reported food-temperature, sanitation and structural deficiencies during a September 12 inspection.

New UPI Changes Explained: What The New Rules Mean For Merchants And Everyday Payments

New UPI rules charge merchants on select high-value payments, while protecting consumers and small businesses.

UPI Payments Up To ₹2,000 Will Remain Free Of Bank Charges, Centre Clarifies

The Centre has barred charges on UPI payments up to ₹2,000, while leaving a possible MDR framework for larger merchant transactions open.

Bengaluru Fake Drug Racket: Cancer Medicines Allegedly Supplied To 90+ Hospitals

Bengaluru’s SIT probes suspected counterfeit cancer and critical-care medicines allegedly reaching over 90 healthcare facilities.

Supreme Court Pushes FSSAI To Consider Red Warning Labels For Foods High In Sugar, Salt Or Fat

FSSAI has told the Supreme Court it will consider warning labels when packaged food is high in any one nutrient of concern.

LPG Refill Booking Gap Cut From 45 Days To 25 Days

The Centre has reduced the rural LPG refill booking interval by 20 days, citing improved supplies and fewer backlogs.
KMC

West Bengal: KMC Suspends Licences Of 40 Restaurants & Eateries Over Food Safety Violations

The KMC has suspended the licences of 40 eateries and sweet shops for two weeks after a city-wide safety drive.

From Risky to Safe: Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan Makes India’s Roads Secure Nationwide

Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.