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SBI is investigating the suspected exposure of 3,897 customer records containing personal information on the dark web.
From November 1, 2026, telecom operators must display caller names by default on 4G and newer networks, with privacy safeguards and exemptions for users who restrict caller identification.
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences or registrations of three Mumbai eateries after inspections reportedly uncover improper food storage, cockroach infestation and other hygiene violations.
Maharashtra FDA's investigation found detergent and Nonylphenol Ethoxylate in milk samples, identified 37 accused and traced an alleged supply chain to Sonai Dairy.
The RBI raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% as inflation risks intensified, while signalling that rate cuts are unlikely in the near term.
The MEA has amended passport rules, changing the validity provision for 36-page ordinary passports issued to children below 15.
The Maharashtra FDA inspected 38 food establishments during its Ganeshotsav drive.
The Maharashtra FDA suspended Cafe Mondegar’s licence after inspectors reported food-temperature, sanitation and structural deficiencies during a September 12 inspection.
New UPI rules charge merchants on select high-value payments, while protecting consumers and small businesses.
Bengaluru’s SIT probes suspected counterfeit cancer and critical-care medicines allegedly reaching over 90 healthcare facilities.
Maharashtra FDA found serious hygiene, lapses during inspections of an IRCTC-linked kitchen and three ISKCON Juhu facilities.
Food safety teams destroyed thousands of kilograms of deteriorating dairy products as Delhi intensified inspections ahead of the festive season.
Suvendu Adhikari introduces stricter Puja rules, reshaping Bengal’s festival with tradition, discipline and new celebrations.
Viral chicken video prompts official inspection as KFC apologises and seeks customer’s order details for investigation.
A viral video featuring Pronto cleaners wearing body cameras has ignited privacy and legal concerns over turning private Indian households into training datasets for physical AI robotics.
A minor cash shortfall reported by the RBI uncovers an alleged multi-state racket where genuine bank reserves were systematically replaced with ₹17 crore in counterfeit ₹500 notes.
Bihar has issued a public health advisory after unfamiliar fish swept in by Nepal floodwaters reportedly made some people ill.
A Bengaluru woman says she found a live caterpillar in food ordered from Paris Panini, prompting hygiene concerns and a public response from founder Nicolas Grossemy.
FSSAI’s proposed red warnings could transform how Indians spot unhealthy ingredients before buying packaged foods.
FDA ordered three canteens to halt operations after inspections found serious hygiene and structural deficiencies.
Fraudsters posing as TRAI and CBI officials allegedly threatened her with criminal cases and demanded money.
Maharashtra FDA has rolled out an AI-driven, multilingual voice platform that converts spoken complaints into structured regulatory actions to hold food safety violators accountable.
Karnataka has prohibited the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of non-dairy products marketed as paneer until August 2027.
FSSAI tightens enforcement against false wellness claims, serving notices to leading FMCG conglomerates, fast-food chains, and e-commerce platforms.