The report says nearly 520.1 million people could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, highlighting gaps in nutrition security despite food production exceeding dietary requirements
The authority said that advertisements must disclose operating frequencies, licensing requirements and other essential regulatory information to enable informed consumer decisions
The food regulator has sought scientific evidence for whey protein and immune-support claims on Nestle's infant nutrition products, while also flagging other food safety violations
The ADB report warns that India, China and Indonesia may face the largest monetary losses from coastal flooding, with annual damages potentially reaching $739 billion by 2100.
Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia fined Rs 10 lakh each, while IndiaMART and Justdial face notices as the regulator cracks down on online sales of hazardous explosive substances
The food regulator flagged a "Flavoured Milk" vs "Proprietary Food" mismatch on Nescafe drinks, and bone-health and "no added sugar" claims on Horlicks
The regulator has initiated prosecution against Surya Food and Agro, Dodla Dairy and Ueir Organic Foods, while issuing notices to three other operators over food safety and hygiene violations
The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets that are devoured during Diwali and Durga Puja
IIT Roorkee researchers find a growing concentration of districts vulnerable to both floods and droughts, with multi-hazard hotspots emerging across northern and eastern India
Food regulator flags hygiene violations at Radisson Blu, misleading claims for rice bran oil on e-commerce platforms, and suspends or cancels licences of two food businesses
An IIM study shows monthly incomes of 'lakhpati didi' households rose by 61 per cent in the past year, says Amit Shukla, joint secretary in the rural development ministry.
The regulator also suspended Shreyash Retail's licence over expired and rotten food products and sanctioned prosecution against Nex International over excessive pesticide residues
Inspections found pest activity, fungal growth and poor upkeep at Biolife Remedies, while FSSAI flagged deficiencies in quality assurance, testing and safety monitoring
Telangana had the highest share of alcohol revenue in states' own tax revenue in FY25 at 32 per cent, followed by Tamil Nadu at 27 per cent and Uttar Pradesh at 25 per cent.
The regulator wants enforcement officials to focus on hot spots, deploy Food Safety on Wheels vehicles in markets and record all inspection data in real time
The directions to Everest Food was given after a food analyst's report found pesticide residues of Azoxystrobin and Thiamethoxam above the prescribed maximum limits
The regulator directed TCF Chocolates and Gifts and Shivam Agro to cease all food business activities during the suspension period after inspections found safety violations
