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Pilot Begins in Bengaluru, More Cities Soon BigBasket, India’s leading online grocer under the Tata Group, will roll out its 10-minute food delivery service across the country by the end of FY 2026. Co-founder Vipul Parekh confirmed that strong Tata backing and internal funds will power this expansion. BigBasket also plans to go public within
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Overview A new analysis from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) in the United States study found that people who consume more diet drinks and saccharin face a higher risk of developing diabetes. In contrast, total intake of artificial sweeteners, sucralose, and aspartame did not show a clear link to diabetes risk.
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Report A major food safety bill in Texas could soon require warning labels on packaged foods that contain ingredients banned or restricted in other countries. Senate Bill 25, supported by the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has passed the state legislature and now awaits Governor Greg Abbott’s signature. If the
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Report A recent ruling by the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Mumbai dismissed a couple’s complaint seeking compensation after they received chicken momos instead of the vegetarian momos variety they ordered. The Commission noted that if the couple were “strictly vegetarian,” they should have avoided ordering from a restaurant serving both Veg-Non veg food. This
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Report In a relief to consumers and the fishing community, the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) has found that fish samples collected after the MSC Elza-3 vessel sank off the coast of Kerala are safe for consumption. The ship, which leaked oil and chemicals into the sea, had raised serious concerns about marine contamination.
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Report India’s largest dairy cooperative, Amul (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited), has launched Amul Protein Water, targeting health-conscious consumers. This refreshing drink delivers 10 grams of whey protein, zero sugar, and electrolyte-enhanced hydration in a clear 500ml bottle containing only 40 calories. This Protein Water is designed to meet the needs of fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and active individuals seeking
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