Food

India's Restaurant Sector Faces Persistent Food Safety Challenges

A recent report highlights systemic food safety issues within India's restaurant industry, prompting calls for stricter regulatory oversight and hygiene standards.

07 Oct 2026

Driver of Sonakshi Sinha and Shahid Kapoor launches momo restaurant with wife

Suraj Lama, the personal driver of Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Shahid Kapoor, has opened a new momo‑focused eatery together with his wife.

07 Oct 2026

Rat found in dosa at hotel; owners shut outlet and seek Rs 25 lakh compensation

A rat discovered in a dosa served at a hotel prompted the establishment to close, with the owners now demanding Rs 25 lakh in compensation.

07 Oct 2026

Maharashtra FDA intensifies crackdown on adulterated sweets, edible oil ahead of Navratri, Diwali

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has stepped up inspections and enforcement against adulterated sweets and edible oil as the festive season approaches. The move aims to safeguard public health during Navratri and Diwali.

07 Oct 2026

FDA Inspects 519 Street Food Vendors in Jammu and Kashmir, Files 23 Cases

The Food and Drug Administration inspected 519 street food vendors across Jammu and Kashmir and filed 23 cases for violations.

07 Oct 2026

Shillong Earns Spot on India’s Premier Dining Map

The capital city of Meghalaya, Shillong, has been listed among India’s top dining destinations, spotlighting its vibrant culinary scene and drawing food enthusiasts from across the country.

06 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Restaurants Featured in India Today NE’s Top 50

India Today NE has listed Shillong restaurants in its top 50, and Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad Sangma praised the state’s culinary flair.

06 Oct 2026

Swiss President Parmelin's New Delhi Dinner Showcases Ladakhi Soup and Kashmiri Pulao

Swiss President Guy Parmelin's state dinner in New Delhi featured Ladakhi nettle soup and Kashmiri morel pulao among other dishes.

06 Oct 2026

Chautari Café in Jangpura Becomes Hub for Sikkim Food and Political Dialogue

Chautari, a café in Jangpura, has become a popular spot where patrons enjoy Sikkimese cuisine while engaging in political discussions.

06 Oct 2026

Chhattisgarh restaurant staff wash dishes on bathroom floor, manager cites emergency

Staff at a Chhattisgarh eatery were seen cleaning utensils on a bathroom floor, with the manager saying an emergency forced the practice.

06 Oct 2026

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Rs 5 Lakh Khoya Consignment from Ahmedabad

The Maharashtra Food Safety Authority confiscated a khoya shipment valued at ₹5 lakh, originating from Ahmedabad, citing violations of food safety standards.

06 Oct 2026

Maharashtra FDA Confiscates Rs 2.22 Crore Worth of Prohibited Food Ahead of Festive Season

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration seized prohibited and adulterated food items worth about Rs 2.22 crore as part of a pre‑festival crackdown.

06 Oct 2026