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Live larvae, cockroach infestation: Why Blinkit, Reliance Retail facilities are under scanner

Live larvae, cockroach infestation: Why Blinkit, Reliance Retail facilities are under scanner

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A Reliance Retail outlet in Maharashtra’s Buldhana and a Blinkit facility in Mumbai’s Malad (West) came under scrutiny as the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stepped up its state-wide enforcement of food safety practices. Worms were found in ‘Laxmi Narayan’ brand of packaged ‘kaju katli’ kept at the store (Representational Image) While live larvae were allegedly found in a popular sweet variety of the Reliance Retail outlet, severe food safety and hygeine violations were found at the Blinkit facility upon inspection. The violation was found at the Reliance Retail Ltd’s outlet at ARD Cinemall in Buldhana district. The regulatory body said that it acted after receiving a complaint that live larvae were found in ‘Laxmi Narayan’ brand of packaged ‘kaju katli’ kept at the store, news agency PTI reported. Investigation at the outlet found that the complained-about batch, which was manufactured on May 29 and was due to expire on August 29 – was not available at the outlet. However, a food sample was collected from another batch manufactured on July 20 and valid …

Why are energy drinks under a food regulator scanner? The truth about caffeine and sugar | Health and Wellness News

Why are energy drinks under a food regulator scanner? The truth about caffeine and sugar | Health and Wellness News

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If you walked into a supermarket this week looking for an energy drink after a gym workout, you may have wondered why these beverages are suddenly under scrutiny. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently issued notices to several manufacturers of caffeinated beverages, objecting to the use of the term “energy drink” and promotional claims such as “boosts energy”, “enhances focus” or “vitalises body and mind.” The regulator has clarified that there is currently no notified food standard for a category called “energy drink” under Indian food regulations. More importantly, it has emphasized that foods cannot make therapeutic or functional claims unless these are specifically permitted under the regulations. So why is the FSSAI concerned? “Most commercially available energy drinks contain a combination of caffeine and sugar. A standard 250 ml can of one of the highest-selling energy drinks, for example, contains approximately 75 mg of caffeine, 27 g of added sugar — equivalent to nearly seven teaspoons — along with taurine, glucuronolactone, and vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B6, and …

Centre tightens the screw on social media apps with WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram under scanner. But why?

Centre tightens the screw on social media apps with WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram under scanner. But why?

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After a paper leak brought Telegram under the government’s radar, the Centre’ scanner has now expanded to other social media platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp. From Meta’s social media platforms to Telegram, the government is working toward stricter regulations on social media (Unsplash/Representational) The most recent row comes with WhatsApp’s username feature, which the Indian government has flagged as a major concern for privacy, impersonation and fraud. From Meta’s social media platforms to Telegram, here’s a look at the social media platforms under the scanner and why. The WhatsApp row WhatsApp, which is one of the social media platforms under Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, introduced a username feature, which would allow users to connect on the messaging platform without sharing their phone numbers. While the feature is yet to go live, WhatsApp allowed users to “reserve” usernames, which led to a flurry of memes online and concerns from the government. As reported by HT earlier, the government has asked Meta not to roll out the feature in India until consultations are complete. An official in …

After the Rs 370 biryani row, a female doctor’s joke on Pranit More’s show under scanner | Television News

After the Rs 370 biryani row, a female doctor’s joke on Pranit More’s show under scanner | Television News

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Comedian Pranit More‘s latest stand-up show has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. While the Bigg Boss 19 second runner-up is facing the heat for encouraging lewd conversations on his show, the matter is only escalating. After Himanshu Jangra’s Rs 370 biryani controversy, another clip from the show has surfaced online, where a young doctor makes fun of a male cadaver’s private parts during post-mortem. The new clip featuring Dr Sejal Pawar has further sparked outrage on social media. The doctor has apologised since then. “I’m not here to justify what was said or explain it away. I take responsibility for it. Looking back, I can see how my words could be interpreted differently from what I meant!” she wrote on social media. What did the young doctor say? As per reports, she discussed with Pranit More how doctors make fun of a man’s private parts while performing post-mortem. These comments have also invited backlash on social media; a section of the internet says she should get a similar reaction to the one …

Relief material recoveries put several Trinamool leaders under scanner; many arrested, others face protest

Relief material recoveries put several Trinamool leaders under scanner; many arrested, others face protest

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A local Trinamool Congress leader, Ramesh Patra, being arrested recently for alleged fraud, in Hooghly. | Photo Credit: ANI As the crackdown on Trinamool Congress leaders continues in West Bengal, many of them have found themselves on the wrong side of the law over allegations of hoarding and diverting government relief materials meant for disaster-hit residents. While some of them have been arrested, others face protests by locals. Among the latest incidents, a large quantity of blankets, tarpaulins, clothes, rice, and wheat was allegedly recovered from locked Eastern Coalfields Limited quarters linked to TMC leader Udeep Singh in the Jamuria coal mine area of Pashchim Bardhaman district on Thursday (June 4 ).  On the same day, recoveries of relief materials were reportedly made from the residence of former Trinamool Minister Giasuddin Molla in Usti, South 24 Parganas district. Soon after the recoveries, locals started protesting outside the house and shouted “thief, thief”.  Former party MLA Narendranath Chakraborty from the Pandabeswar Assembly constituency in Paschim Bardhaman also came under fire after tarpaulins, clothes, and food items were allegedly found in a godown right beside his residence during a search operation by police. The recoveries, also on Thursday, led to …

Congress says Centre in ‘panic mode’ on economy, raises questions over LIC stake in firm under SEBI scanner

Congress says Centre in ‘panic mode’ on economy, raises questions over LIC stake in firm under SEBI scanner

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Jairam Ramesh, AICC General Secretary. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress on Thursday (June 4, 2026) alleged that the Narendra Modi-led Union government was in “panic mode” over the state of the economy, referring to reports that it was considering the removal of the 12.5% tax on long-term capital gains to arrest the withdrawal of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from the Indian markets. The party also raised questions over Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) investment in jewellery and gold refining company Rajesh Exports, which is facing regulatory action by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh cited media reports claiming that the Centre was considering an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act and remove the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on investments made by FPIs in government securities. ‘Under seige’ “The Modi government is clearly in panic mode and is under siege from within its ecosystem on the current economic situation,” Mr. Ramesh said in a post on X, noting that the tax …

OPT fraud: 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement scanner

OPT fraud: 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement scanner

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OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the U.S. for 12, or in some cases 24 months. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has identified 10,000 foreign students, including several from India, who claim to be working for highly suspect employers by misusing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) component of their visas. OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the U.S. for 12, or in some cases 24 months. It also allows students to transition to an H-1B visa sponsored by employers. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday (May 12, 2026), acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons said the OPT component of the student visa programme has “become a magnet for fraud” and has been the subject of many investigations by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “We’ve encountered cases involving espionage, biological threats, intellectual property theft, visa and employment fraud, and even scams targeting elderly Americans, all perpetrated …

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Ipl News

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Ipl News

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4 min readChandigarh, MumbaiMay 11, 2026 05:30 AM IST The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have been repeatedly breaching the playing-area protocol by venturing into restricted areas during games. The Indian board’s anti-corruption unit (ACU) has flagged this as a major violation of the league’s rules to BCCI office-bearers while listing a series of transgressions by players this season. Not only have owners tried to send messages from their boxes to those sitting in the dugout, but there have also been instances of owners physically interacting with their teams while the game is on, the ACU has said. Based on these inputs, the BCCI has now issued an advisory to the teams asking the owners to stay in their corner, and they have also been made aware of the consequences of crossing the line. “One of the most worrying aspects has been the behaviour of the team owners. They have been flouting rules and haven’t been cooperating. By way of evidence, there are photographs of them near the dugout. Some even carry their phones …

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Ipl News

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Cricket News

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4 min readChandigarh, MumbaiUpdated: May 11, 2026 09:51 AM IST The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have been repeatedly breaching the playing-area protocol by venturing into restricted areas during games. The Indian board’s anti-corruption unit (ACU) has flagged this as a major violation of the league’s rules to BCCI office-bearers while listing a series of transgressions by players this season. Not only have owners tried to send messages from their boxes to those sitting in the dugout, but there have also been instances of owners physically interacting with their teams while the game is on, the ACU has said. Based on these inputs, the BCCI has now issued an advisory to the teams asking the owners to stay in their corner, and they have also been made aware of the consequences of crossing the line. “One of the most worrying aspects has been the behaviour of the team owners. They have been flouting rules and haven’t been cooperating. By way of evidence, there are photographs of them near the dugout. Some even carry their …

Films With Salman Khan’s Post-COVID Cameos Under The Scanner Amid Raja Shivaji Hype

Films With Salman Khan’s Post-COVID Cameos Under The Scanner Amid Raja Shivaji Hype

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Box Office: How Have Movies With Salman Khan’s Post-COVID Cameos Fared Amid Raja Shivaji Hype? ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube ) Salman Khan is known as a man with a golden heart in the Indian film industry. The superstar has always been there whenever his friends needed him, and once again, he has proved this by giving a surprise with Raja Shivaji. Yes, Salman appears in Raja Shivaji in a cameo appearance, keeping his tradition of appearing in Riteish Deshmukh’s Marathi movies intact. As expected, his appearance is turning theaters into stadiums. Amid this, let’s find out how post-COVID releases with Salman’s cameos fared at the Indian box office. It’s true that most of the time, Salman agrees to do cameos merely because of his bond with a particular director or actor. While watching him in a cameo role has always been a treat for fans, it even backfires sometimes. Specifically, in the post-COVID era, he has appeared in five movies in cameo roles before joining Riteish’s magnum opus. Godfather: A high-profile cameo that …