Food Manifest 
Key Development The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has tasked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with a scientific study to assess how plastic packaging used widely in food delivery behaves under intense heat, long delivery times and extended storage. The study will test commonly used materials such as PET, recycled PET, polycarbonate and laminated films
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Shocking Discovery at IRCTC VIP Lounge A Delhi man’s visit to the IRCTC’s VIP Executive Lounge took a disturbing turn when he found a live centipede in his raita. Aaraynsh Singh took to X to share his disgust and raise awareness about food safety issues. In a sarcastic post, he mocked the claims of improved
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Complaint Alleged Unhygienic Production The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint accusing Nestlé India of using dirty water to manufacture Maggi Sauce at its Bicholim, Goa factory. The complaint, filed by Sarvesh M. Kolumbkar, claimed the company used a water extraction pump from an under-construction site and allegedly mislabelled bottles, misleading consumers.
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Report To combat rising health issues among children, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to set up ‘Sugar Boards’ on their campuses. Acting on a recommendation from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), this initiative seeks to educate students about the dangers of excessive sugar intake.
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Report Building on its successful ‘Sugar Boards’ initiative, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken a new step toward promoting healthy habits in schools. In a recently issued circular, CBSE has directed affiliated schools to roll out ‘Oil Boards’—a visual awareness campaign aimed at reducing the intake of unhealthy fats and oils among
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Key Update The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has exposed a massive ghee adulteration racket linked to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Investigators found that Bhole Baba Organic Dairy, based in Bhagawanpur, Uttarakhand, supplied 68 lakh kg of fake ghee worth ₹250 crore to the temple trust between 2019 and 2024 — even though the
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