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Maharashtra FDA Suspends 105 Food Licences, Blinkit And Zepto Outlets Among Them

Maharashtra FDA suspends 105 food business licences, including those linked to Blinkit and Zepto, orders seven establishments to shut.

Travelling Via Nepal Or Bhutan? Indians Must Carry Passports For Third-Country Transit

India's new immigration rules retain passport-free direct travel under specified conditions but make passports mandatory for third-country transit.
Passport

Centre Eases Passport And Visa Rules For Certain Foreign Nationals Living In India | Know More

The Union Home Ministry has eased foreign passport and visa renewal hurdles for select long-standing residents, persecuted minorities, and refugees, allowing them to regularise their legal stay in India.
PepsiCo

FSSAI Accuses PepsiCo Of Misleading Consumers By Branding Sting, Adrenaline Rush As Energy Drinks

FSSAI has challenged PepsiCo's use of the 'energy drink' label on Sting and Adrenaline Rush, citing misleading claims and consumer health concerns.

Patanjali Ghee Under FDA Scanner As Maharashtra Seizes 3.53 Lakh Kg Food Worth ₹9 Crore

Maharashtra FDA seized 3.53 lakh kg of food worth ₹9.01 crore across 114 establishments, including 2,279 litres of Patanjali cow ghee, while suspending 19 licences over food safety violations.

UPI Payments Now Accepted For Online Bookings At Tourist Attractions In UAE, Singapore: Check Rules

Indian travellers can now use UPI apps to book Burj Khalifa experiences and attractions at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa, expanding India's digital payment reach overseas.

Jaipur Commission Orders PepsiCo To Pay ₹8,000 After ₹5 Lay’s Packet Allegedly Contains Just 4g Of Chips

A Jaipur consumer commission has ordered PepsiCo to pay ₹8,000 in compensation and litigation costs after a consumer alleged that a ₹5 Lay’s packet contained just 4 grams of chips against the declared 15 grams.

Indian Railways Charging Rules: Mobile, Laptop Charging Points To Remain Off From 11 PM To 5 AM; Know The Rules

The Railway Board has reiterated its existing 11 pm to 5 am charging restriction after a passenger's power bank reportedly exploded aboard the Mumbai–Howrah Mail.

CCPA Fines Shangri-La Eros Delhi’s Mr. Chai ₹1 Lakh Over 10% Service Charge: What Consumer Rules Say

The consumer watchdog ruled that service charges must be voluntary, while the hotel said it discontinued them across all services from October 1, 2026.

Hospital Charges ₹1.3 Lakh For ₹11,000 Injection, Supreme Court Questions Medicine Pricing

The Supreme Court has questioned steep medicine mark-ups and the Centre's pricing policies after citing a cancer injection reportedly billed at nearly 12 times its dealer price.
Blinkit

How A Damaged Curd Packet On Blinkit Led To An Alleged ₹98,000 Fraud In Bengaluru | Know More

A 56-year-old Bengaluru resident lost ₹98,000 after dialling an unverified customer care number of Blinkit found on Google to seek a refund for a damaged curd packet.

CCPA Fines Britannia ₹1 Lakh Over ‘100% Whole Wheat Bread’ Claim Despite Product Containing Only 62% Wheat

CCPA fined Britannia ₹1 lakh and ordered it to withdraw ads after finding its bread contained only 62% whole wheat flour.

New US Immigration Deadline Rules Take Effect, Affecting Green Card And Visa Applicants

USCIS has revised how certain immigration filing deadlines are calculated, requiring applicants to distinguish between qualifying paper filings, online submissions and strict eligibility cut-offs.
Blinkit

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit Unit’s Licence Over Allegedly Expired Food Products Worth ₹32.71 Lakh

Maharashtra’s FDA has halted operations at Blinkit’s major Bhiwandi logistics hub and initiated criminal proceedings after discovering over 18,000 unaccounted, expired food products.
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Car Insurance Compare & Buy Online – Best Plans India 2026

Compare the best car insurance plans in India for 2026, exploring coverage, add-ons, premiums, claim support and cashless garage networks.
FSSAI

FSSAI Proposes Ban on Adding Fructose & Sucrose to Infant Food for Babies Up to 6 Months

FSSAI has issued draft regulations prohibiting manufacturers from adding sucrose and fructose to nutritional products designed for infants up to six months old.

FSSAI Seeks Scientific Proof From Nestlé, Abbott And Zydus Over Infant Formula And Complan Claims

India’s food regulator has sought scientific evidence for claims about children’s growth, immunity and digestion while scrutinising alleged social media promotions of infant formula.

SBI Confirms Cyber Incident Involving 3,897 Customer Records On Dark Web; What It Means For You

SBI is investigating the suspected exposure of 3,897 customer records containing personal information on the dark web.

FSSAI Moves To Prosecute Priyagold Maker Over Cattle Feed Bran In Biscuits

FSSAI has initiated prosecution proceedings against Priyagold's manufacturer, Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods over separate food safety violations.

FSSAI Issues Notices To BigBasket, Flipkart, Gemini Edibles Over Rice Bran Oil Health Claims

FSSAI has questioned cholesterol and heart-health claims made for rice bran oil and flagged a potential e-commerce licensing issue involving its manufacturer.

Caller Names To Appear On Phones From November 1: What India’s New CNAP Rules Mean

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 Of 3 Mumbai Food Outlets, Including Domino’s, Over Hygiene Violations

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 Seizes 74,612 Kg Of Edible Oil Worth ₹1.29 Crore Across Five Districts

A festive-season inspection drive across 25 establishments flagged suspected quality, labelling and food safety violations.

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.