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Rat Caught Eating Ice Cream in Navi Mumbai 7-Eleven, BMC to Inspect 0
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- August 13, 2025
Key Update A customer at a Navi Mumbai 7-Eleven outlet filmed a rat eating an unwrapped ice cream cone on top of the store’s display. The video went viral on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), prompting widespread disgust and demands for action. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken note of the incident and will
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Skittles and Coca-Cola Omelette: The Bizarre Food Trend That Shocked the Internet 0
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- August 8, 2025
A New Twist on a Classic Breakfast Omelettes are a popular breakfast around the world, enjoyed in many styles like the French omelette, Indian masala, or Spanish tortilla. However, a recent unusual twist has caught the internet’s attention — an omelette made with Skittles, Coca-Cola, and Lays chips, called the “Skittlelette.” This strange recipe was
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Homemade Carrot Cake Linked to Deadly Botulism Outbreak in France 0
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- August 5, 2025
Key Development A 78-year-old woman has died, and another patient remains in intensive care after a botulism outbreak in Cholet, France. The outbreak has been traced to a homemade carrot cake made using home-stored carrots. According to health officials, six people fell seriously ill between July 7 and 14 after consuming the contaminated cake. Experts
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Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0

Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local

Hepatitis Cases Surge in Delhi-NCR Amid Monsoon Rains 0

At a Glance Nearly 40% spike in Delhi-NCR in hepatitis A and E cases reported Contaminated water, food, and poor sanitation are identified as key causes Children and pregnant women are most affected Doctors urge vaccination, boiled water, and hygiene Slum areas and waterlogged zones hit hardest Key Development Hospitals across Delhi-NCR are witnessing a

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; Railways Issues Apology 0

Report On July 22, 2025, a passenger travelling on the Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi discovered a black insect in the dal served onboard. The contaminated meal, packed in an aluminium container, raised immediate concerns about food safety on premium trains. The passenger posted a photo of the insect in the dal meal on