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Following massive crackdowns on unhygienic eateries, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe shares essential guidelines to empower consumers and ensure restaurant accountability.
Food safety officials raided and sealed the go-down of a Mangaluru KFC outlet after a customer received spoiled chicken, marking another strict action in Karnataka's ongoing health and hygiene crackdown.
Four Domino’s outlets face licence suspension after FDA inspections uncovered hygiene, storage and pest-control lapses.
A Kanpur woman says jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh kept in a locker in 2003 was missing when she opened it, prompting an FIR against bank officials.
Uttarakhand has banned imitation dairy products, but the bigger question is how effectively regulators can distinguish genuine products from misleading ones.
The state has prohibited analogue dairy products over concerns of mislabelling and consumer safety, joining Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in a wider crackdown.
olice allege fake parcel and customs charges tricked a Rajkot farmer into losing ₹6.31 lakh online.
Regulator cites flavouring violations as liquor makers challenge action amid industry-wide manufacturing standards debate.
India's food regulator has directed Dabur to stop selling products carrying "100%" claims, saying the labels are misleading.
Statewide prohibition follows fake paneer seizures, consumer deception concerns, and stricter food safety enforcement measures.
Pepsi quietly changed Sting's packaging after FSSAI's order. Here's why the label disappeared and what it means.
Fraudsters exploited Bihar's SIR verification drive using a fake app and WhatsApp QR code scam.
Commission held both airlines liable after flight disruption forced costly emergency travel before university orientation.
FSSAI's 90-day directive challenges energy drink labelling, raising questions about consumer transparency, regulatory clarity and the future of India's beverage industry.
A Patanjali Foods wheat flour recall over pesticide residue highlights the growing importance of quality controls.
FSSAI suspends Westend Agro Products' licence over alleged food labelling violations, raising concerns about consumer trust, traceability and compliance.
Driven by student feedback, the newly launched IRCTC website drastically expands booking capacity, eliminates digital clutter, and promises a seamless, frustration-free Tatkal experience for millions of everyday travellers.
The EPFO has introduced six crucial reforms in 2026, including a robust 8.25% interest rate and faster auto-claims, designed to provide subscribers with seamless, digitised control over their retirement savings.
The FSSAI has issued a strict seven-day deadline to three popular brands, demanding explanations for deceptive packaging claims that blatantly contradict their actual ingredients.
The Indian govt has suspended WhatsApp's highly anticipated username feature, fearing the privacy-focused update could severely escalate online fraud, digital arrests, and impersonation scams.
The Greece rollout strengthens India's digital diplomacy while making overseas payments easier for Indian travellers globally.
India’s food regulator FSSAI has questioned major beverage brands over the use of “energy drink” labelling and unapproved functional claims, citing lack of legal definition and possible consumer misrepresentation.
New pension rules modernise administration but retain existing contribution structure, eligibility norms and minimum pension benefits.
The digital credential simplifies overseas travel while reducing paperwork for millions of OCI cardholders worldwide.