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From Shelf to Scam: Expired Food from Top Brands Sold as Fresh in Delhi 0

Key Update The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch busted a highly organised racket involved in the illegal importation, repackaging, and sale of expired international food products from top brands. Officers seized consignments worth ₹4.3 crore, including 43,762 kg of food items, 14,665 litres of beverages, 6,047 kg of candies, biscuits and wafers, and 23,050 kg of

Fake Desi Ghee Factory Busted in Delhi, 1,500 kg Seized 0

Authorities Arrest Operator After Raid Authorities in northwest Delhi’s Alipur busted a spurious desi ghee manufacturing unit and seized around 1,500 kg of fake desi ghee and 55 litres of artificial flavouring, all packed under multiple brand labels. Police arrested the operator, Gyanendra Singh, who allegedly produced and supplied adulterated ghee across Delhi and neighbouring

Rat Video From College Canteen Sparks Outrage in Delhi 0

Key Update A video allegedly showing rats crawling over uncovered food at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh College canteen, Delhi, has gone viral, triggering widespread concern among students about hygiene and food safety on campus. The clip shows rodents scurrying across utensils and food items, raising serious questions about the canteen’s cleanliness. Students Demand Accountability Many

Delhi Police Bust Adulterated Desi Ghee Racket, Seize 1,625 kg of Fake Stock 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 3, 2025
Key Development Delhi Police Crime Branch busted three illegal units producing adulterated desi ghee in northeast Delhi, seized 1,625 kg of spurious stock, and arrested six people, officials said on Thursday. Officers conducted coordinated raids last week in Shiv Vihar, Karawal Nagar, and Old Mustafabad after receiving intelligence about large-scale adulteration aimed at exploiting high
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Kurkure Controversy: Delhi Packs Have Palm Oil, Bengaluru Ones Don’t 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 9, 2025
Key Development A LinkedIn post went viral after Vedant Khanduja, a former marketer at Ola Electric, raised concerns over ingredient differences in Kurkure, PepsiCo India’s popular snack, between Delhi and Bengaluru. Khanduja noted that the Delhi pack listed Palmolein (palm oil), one of the cheapest and most processed oils linked to health risks, while the
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Delhi Street Food Gets a Green Upgrade with Electric Cookstoves 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 28, 2025
Overview Delhi’s vibrant street food scene is set for a major transformation. The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) is leading the effort to replace traditional cooking methods with electric cookstoves. In partnership with Finovista, a consulting firm based in Delhi, NASVI is driving this shift in the city’s bustling streets. Empowering Vendors
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