Food
FSSAI proposes ban on 'paneer' label for non-dairy products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed to restrict the term 'paneer' to only dairy-based products. Non-dairy analogues would be barred from using the name to avoid consumer confusion.
24 Sep 2026
DIY Besan‑Moong Dal Modak Recipe for Ganesh Visarjan
A quick guide shows how to prepare crisp, tasty modak using pantry staples of gram flour and yellow moong dal, avoiding store‑bought sweets before Ganesh Visarjan.
24 Sep 2026
Bollywood stars back Tukaram Mundhe's food safety drive, FDA chief thanks them
Prominent Bollywood actors have pledged support to Tukaram Mundhe’s food‑safety initiative, prompting the FDA chief to express gratitude.
24 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Seizes ₹31.83 Lakh Worth of Banned Food in Nagpur Raids
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration seized food items worth ₹31.83 lakh during a raid in Nagpur, part of a statewide crackdown on illegal products.
24 Sep 2026
FDA orders cold storage for beef, permits only brief hanging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has mandated that beef be stored in cold storage throughout the supply chain, allowing only short‑term hanging.
23 Sep 2026
Haryana launches ₹20 food adulteration test delivering results in 10 minutes
The Haryana service now offers a rapid food adulteration test for just ₹20, promising results within ten minutes.
23 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA HQ canteen cuts menu to tea, snacks only
The canteen at the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration headquarters has reduced its offerings, serving only tea and light snacks instead of full meals.
23 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Gallops Restaurant’s License Over Food Safety Violations
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has revoked the operating licence of Gallops Restaurant in Mumbai, citing breaches of food‑safety regulations.
23 Sep 2026
Food Dept Suspends Domino's License in Damoh Over Non-Veg Pizza to Veg Order
The Madhya Pradesh food department inspected a Domino's outlet in Damoh after a customer received a non-vegetarian pizza instead of a veg one, and suspended its licence for a week.
22 Sep 2026
Tripura Food Department Reviews Anti-Black‑Marketing Measures Ahead of Durga Puja
The Tripura Food Department is assessing steps to curb illegal food hoarding and black marketing as Durga Puja approaches.
22 Sep 2026
Chennai fine-dining spot makes GQ India's world top‑25 list
A Chennai restaurant has been listed among the world’s 25 best fine‑dining venues, as highlighted by GQ India.
22 Sep 2026
Fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show to Highlight State’s Regional Cuisine
The upcoming fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show will feature a dedicated segment showcasing the state's diverse regional dishes.
20 Sep 2026