Consumer Safety
Kanpur’s Shocking Pyramid Scheme: Hundreds Scammed By False Anti-Ageing Claims
October 12, 2024
In Kanpur, a couple’s scheme promising an Israeli anti-ageing machine has defrauded hundreds, leaving many elderly victims with significant financial losses.
Green Money: How Millennials And Gen Z Are Shaping Sustainable Investing In India
October 11, 2024
As Indian millennials and Gen Z embrace sustainable investing, they are reshaping personal finance by aligning their portfolios with their values, driving demand for eco-friendly funds and companies.
Ola Electric Faces Government Audit Amidst Rising Consumer Complaints
October 11, 2024
Government orders an audit of Ola Electric’s service centres after over 10,000 complaints about service delays and inadequate support, raising concerns over the company’s future in the e-scooter market.
Empowering The Conscious Consumer: The Impact of Singapore’s Guidelines on Beverage Choices
October 8, 2024
Exploring the implications of high sugar content in Smoodh Lassi and how Singapore’s stringent Nutri-Grade guidelines can inspire healthier choices for families.
SIP vs. Lump Sum Investments: Which Strategy Works Best For Your Financial Goals?
May 9, 2024
How is an SIP investment different from a lump sum investment?
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Food safety officials found expired food, cockroach infestations, poor storage, missing labels and hygiene lapses during inspections of Bengaluru’s prominent clubs.
India’s food regulator drops proposed colour-coded front warnings on ultra-processed foods after intense industry pushback, drawing sharp criticism from health activists and the Supreme Court.
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.
A Gurugram diner alleged that he found a live worm in his partly eaten sandwich at PAUL, prompting hygiene concerns and an apology from the restaurant.
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.
Maharashtra FDA suspended 13 food licences after inspections uncovered serious hygiene, storage, pest-control and food-safety violations across eateries.
Following persistent non-compliance and unhygienic practices including foul paneer and toilet-adjacent food prep, Maharashtra FDA has immediately revoked Gayatri Mewad's operational licence.
UP food safety authorities shut down an illegal Lucknow sweet-making unit operating inside a filthy cattle shed and seized over 2,600 kg of contaminated sweets ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
A Mumbai customer alleges finding a glass piece in her burger, prompting complaints to police and Maharashtra FDA.
The RBI’s draft rules could make floating-rate loans respond faster to interest-rate changes, but nothing changes for borrowers yet.
Food safety officials inspected 112 outlets across 36 Karnataka railway stations and found multiple hygiene and food-handling violations.
Mumbai schools are replacing popular junk food with healthier options as Maharashtra amid FDA crackdown.
Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other food businesses have withdrawn or modified ‘100%’ claims following FSSAI intervention.
The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying food-safety checks across Mumbai and the state after finding serious hygiene and storage violations.
IRCTC's nationwide inspection drive is targeting unauthorised food and beverages, overcharging and hygiene violations to make train catering safer for passengers.
Karnataka officials seized suspected spurious medicines worth over ₹5 crore and are probing an alleged multi-state network.
FSSAI has cautioned influencers and celebrities to verify food-related health claims before promoting products to consumers.
A Pune sweet shop remained closed for 34 days despite a 98% compliance score, prompting the Bombay High Court to revoke its licence suspension and order ₹5 lakh compensation.
A Rohtak consumer commission ordered Apple India to refund ₹45,500 after failing to substantiate its claim of unauthorised phone modifications.
Karnataka's food safety crackdown has uncovered expired chicken, meat and other unsafe food while inspections expand across hotels, canteens and storage facilities.
Food safety officials inspected the McDonald’s outlet a day after a KFC outlet at the same mall was raided, checking storage, hygiene and food temperatures.
Maharashtra FDA seized expired Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice worth ₹99,970 during an overnight Chembur warehouse inspection.
A CAG audit has flagged unsafe drinking water and widespread shortages of essential passenger facilities across Indian railway stations.
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.