Food

Expired Papads and Insect-Infested Rice Discovered at Nana Ghar Resort, Ashtha

Food safety officials in Ashtha seized expired papads and rice contaminated with insects from Nana Ghar Resort, prompting a wider inspection of local food outlets.

14 Sep 2026

Assam Man Says Zomato Biryani Order Was a Scam

A resident of Assam ordered biryani through Zomato but received a different dish, prompting him to question the delivery as a scam.

14 Sep 2026

Maharashtra FDA Seizes 95 Tonnes of Food Worth ₹4.45 Crore Ahead of Festival Season

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration confiscated 95 tonnes of food items valued at ₹4.45 crore just before the upcoming festival period.

14 Sep 2026

Moringa gains popularity in Goa as a nutrient‑rich superfood

Farmers in Goa are increasingly cultivating moringa, praised for its high vitamin and mineral content, as consumers turn to it for healthier diets.

14 Sep 2026

Bhopal Food Safety Raid Seizes Spoiled Produce from 10 Hotels

During a two‑day food safety operation, Bhopal authorities raided ten major hotels, uncovering expired fish‑chicken, rotten potatoes, spoiled mushrooms, and insect‑infested lentils. Samples were sent for laboratory testing.

13 Sep 2026

Row Erupts Over BRICS Summit Menu: Critics Call It 'Imposing Vegetarianism'

A controversy has arisen regarding the exclusively vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit, with critics arguing that it fails to represent India's diverse culinary heritage which includes significant non-vegetarian traditions.

13 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Food Safety Dept Seizes 600 Kg Suspicious Mawa at Ramdevra Fair

Food safety officials confiscated around 600 kg of potentially unsafe mawa from two trucks at the Ramdevra fair before it could reach pilgrims, and have sent samples for laboratory analysis.

13 Sep 2026

Maharashtra FDA Seizes 75 Tonnes of Butter, Paneer, Khoya in Festive Crackdown

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration confiscated 75 tonnes of butter, paneer and khoya during a festive crackdown on food safety violations.

13 Sep 2026

Kerala Concerns Rise Over New FSSAI Rule Impacting Puffy Pappadam

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s latest regulation has sparked worry in Kerala over its effect on the popular puffed pappadam snack.

13 Sep 2026

Meghalaya’s Traditional Flavours Debut at Sheraton Hotel

Sheraton hotel has introduced a menu featuring authentic dishes from Meghalaya, bringing the state’s home‑cooked flavours to a wider audience.

13 Sep 2026

Kerala worries as FSSAI's new rule threatens puffed papadams

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has introduced a regulation that could curb the production of puffed papadams, prompting concerns among manufacturers and consumers in Kerala.

13 Sep 2026

22,000 litres of suspect desi ghee fail safety tests, two firms face case in Jalandhar

Tests on 22,000 litres of suspected desi ghee in Jalandhar showed non‑compliance, prompting authorities to register cases against two manufacturers.

12 Sep 2026