Food
New Delhi Mission Hosts Ilish Fest to Honour Bangladesh's National Fish
A mission in New Delhi organized the Ilish Fest to celebrate Bangladesh's national fish, the ilish (hilsa). The event aimed to highlight the cultural and culinary significance of the fish.
27 Sep 2026
Haryana Deploys Labs and Mobile Vans to Crack Down on Food‑Safety Violations
The Haryana government has launched a coordinated drive using laboratory testing and mobile inspection vans to identify and penalise food‑safety breaches across the state.
27 Sep 2026
Food Safety Rules Exist, but Non‑Compliance Remains Biggest Issue, Says Mundhe
Mundhe told India Today that while food safety regulations are in place across India, widespread non‑compliance hampers their effectiveness.
26 Sep 2026
5‑kg Laddu Sold for ₹1.01 Crore in Auction
A 5‑kg laddu fetched a staggering ₹1.01 crore at an auction, setting a new record for sweets.
26 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Food Authority Seizes 675 kg of Food Products in Nanded
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration confiscated 675 kg of food items valued at Rs 2.9 lakh during a raid in Nanded.
26 Sep 2026
Matia Mahal's Mughlai Delicacies Gain Global Fame Amid Street Chaos in Delhi
Matia Mahal, famed for its Mughlai cuisine, has drawn worldwide attention, even as the adjoining streets grapple with chaotic food vending conditions.
25 Sep 2026
Balapur Ganesh Laddu Auction in Hyderabad Yields Record ₹39 Lakh
A Balapur Ganesh laddu auction in Hyderabad drew a record bid of ₹39 lakh, setting a new high for this popular sweet.
25 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Unveils Enforcement Portal to Curb Food Adulteration Ahead of Festivals
Maharashtra's Food Authority has launched a new enforcement portal aimed at detecting and preventing adulterated food products during festival seasons.
25 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 248 eateries during Ganeshotsav inspections
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has revoked the licences of 248 food outlets as part of a special Ganeshotsav safety drive, citing violations of hygiene norms.
25 Sep 2026
Jharkhand Tourism Director Launches Culinary Expedition to Chengjora
The tourism head of Jharkhand officially kicked off a culinary tour to Chengjora, aiming to showcase regional cuisine.
25 Sep 2026
Karnataka to Extend Food Safety Checks to Street Vendors Ahead of October Conclave
The Karnataka government announced that its existing food‑safety programme will now cover street‑food vendors, with inspections and certification to begin before an October national food‑safety conclave.
25 Sep 2026
Former FSSAI chief urges food warnings to spur product reformulation
The ex‑chief of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said that mandatory front‑of‑pack warnings should compel manufacturers to reformulate processed foods.
25 Sep 2026