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Dark Stores in Focus: How Q-Commerce Players Are Cleaning Up for Consumers
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- July 23, 2025
Key Development India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector, led by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Bigbasket, and Swiggy Instamart, is rapidly evolving as customer demand for ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essentials soars. However, this rapid growth has brought increased regulatory focus, especially on the hygiene and operational standards of the dark stores that form the backbone
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Telangana Schools to Form Food Safety Committees After Poisoning Cases
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- July 23, 2025
Key Development In response to recurring cases of suspected food poisoning in government-run residential schools in Telangana, BC (Backwards Class) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has directed officials to promptly establish food safety committees in every school. These food safety committees must include teachers, principals, and students to ensure comprehensive oversight. Minister Prabhakar emphasised that food
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SC Seeks Centre, States’ Reply on Consumer ‘Right to Know’ Plea
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- July 23, 2025
Key Development On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the central and state governments to respond to a petition asserting that consumers have a right to know not just product details, but also the identity of the seller. The petitioner, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, argued that disclosing seller information is essential to protect customers from fraud and
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PepsiCo Unveils Prebiotic Cola in First Major Cola Innovation in 20 Years
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- July 22, 2025
Report PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, its first major innovation in the cola category in two decades. The new beverage combines Pepsi’s iconic taste with functional benefits, containing 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of cane sugar, and 30 calories per can—with no artificial sweeteners. What Makes It Different? Pepsi
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