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New study links ultra-processed foods to preventable premature deaths

New Delhi, April 28: Do you regularly eat ready-to-eat-or-heat foods? Beware, a global study on Monday showed that the consumption of such ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can significantly increase the risk of preventable premature deaths.

Nia Sharma relishes the famous Delhi Tikki to break her fast

Mumbai, April 27: Popular television actress Nia Sharma treated herself to a delicious Delhi tikki after breaking her fast.

Alleged employee claims 'deep crisis' at Zomato; CEO says 'utter nonsense'

New Delhi, April 26: After an anonymous social media post from an alleged employee claimed that Zomato (now Eternal) is facing a deep internal crisis, the online food delivery major on Saturday dismissed such emails, saying that such claims are “utter nonsense.”

Sleep well, avoid junk food to keep your liver healthy

New Delhi, April 26: Having a good night's sleep and avoiding junk food is essential to keep the liver healthy, said Dr. S.K.

India donates 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan

New Delhi, April 25: India on Thursday donated 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan, including vaccines for rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza, according to the XP Division, Ministry of External Affairs.

Zomato denies reports about food delivery CEO Rakesh Ranjan's resignation

New Delhi, April 24: Eternal (Zomato) on Thursday clarified that Rakesh Ranjan, the CEO of its food delivery business, has not resigned from his position.

South Africa calls for worldwide cooperation to address food insecurity

Johannesberg, April 24: Countries worldwide have to work together to address food insecurity, climate volatility, and systemic exclusion, which continue to threaten the stability of global food systems, said a South African official.

Food inflation outlook turned decisively positive: RBI policy minutes

Mumbai, April 23: The outlook for food inflation in India has turned decisively positive over the recent correction in vegetable prices, coupled with estimates of a record wheat and higher pulses production, the Minutes of the latest RBI monetary policy said.

Swiggy gets 1st 'sell' rating since listing from Ambit Capital

New Delhi, April 23: Swiggy Limited has received its first 'sell' rating since it was listed in November 2024, with analysts raising concerns about its falling position in both food delivery and quick commerce services.

S. Korea's exports of dried seaweed hit record high in Q1

Seoul, April 21: South Korea's exports of dried seaweed products, known as "gim" in Korean, reached an all-time high in the first quarter, driven by growing global demand for the food, data showed on Monday.

India highlights role of small farmers for global food security at BRICS meet

Brasilia, April 20: India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday, highlighted the need for global food security, empowerment of small farmers, and technological cooperation in advancing the partnership among BRICS countries at the conference held in Brazil.

Prices of ginger, tomato, cauliflower saw steepest decline in March as inflation cools

New Delhi, April 20: As India's retail inflation witnessed six-year low in the month of March, items that witnessed the steepest decline in prices were ginger, tomato, cauliflower, jeera and garlic.

Kerala: 12 migrant workers hospitalised in Kochi

Kochi, April 18: Nearly 12 migrant workers were admitted to a Government Medical College hospital in Kochi, following a case of food poisoning, officials said on Friday.

Gauri Khan's restaurant Torii refutes 'fake paneer' allegation by YouTuber's iodine test video

Mumbai, April 17: Gauri Khan's upscale Mumbai restaurant Torii has addressed allegations of using adulterated paneer, clarifying that the claims are unfounded and based on a misinterpretation of food chemistry.

India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives: Minister

New Delhi, April 17: India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav.

Tripura CM proposes Rs 969 cr projects to achieve self-sufficiency in milk, eggs, meat & fish

Agartala, April 17: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday proposed projects worth Rs 969 crore for making the state self-reliant in milk, egg, fish, and meat production, said a statement from the CMO, Tripura.

India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 pc this fiscal: Crisil

New Delhi, April 16: A Crisil report on Wednesday projected India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 per cent this fiscal (FY26) -- with food, fuel and core inflation at 4.6 per cent, 2.5 per cent and 4.2 per cent, respectively.

India's organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25

New Delhi, April 16: India’s export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.

Maha govt increases commission of ration shopkeepers by Rs 20 per quintal

Mumbai, April 15: In a major policy decision, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to increase the commission of ration shopkeepers distributing food grains to 7 crore beneficiaries across rural Maharashtra by Rs 20 per quintal - from Rs 150 to Rs 170.

Swiggy shares tank 38 pc this year amid mounting losses, slowing growth

Mumbai, April 15: Swiggy's share price has taken a sharp hit this year by plunging 38.32 per cent year-to-date (YTD) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), as investor sentiment weakens over the company's rising losses and margin pressures.

India's retail inflation falls to 3.34 per cent in March, lowest level since August 2019

New Delhi, April 15: India's annual inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined to 3.34 per cent in March this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, the lowest level since August 2019, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.

Fish prices surge ahead of 61-day-long fishing ban in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, April 14: With the annual 61-day fishing ban set to come into effect from midnight on April 14, fish prices have skyrocketed at the Kasimedu fish market in Chennai.

Kareena Kapoor is daydreaming about this desi dish

Mumbai, April 13: Kareena Kapoor has never shied away from revealing her inner foodie. In her latest Insta post as well, Bebo shared that she has been daydreaming about Kadhi Chawal.

'Stay present in the moment': KKR's Rahane and Iyer cook up life lessons and local cuisine

Chandigarh, April 12: In a delightful episode three of 'Knight Bite,' KKR's cooking show in association with TTK Prestige, teammates Venkatesh Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane took a break from cricket to showcase their culinary skills while reminiscing about their hometown flavours, as per the KKR press release.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urges citizens not to throw food on roads

New Delhi, April 12: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday urged citizens to stop throwing food, especially roti, on the roads.

UK bans personal imports of meat, dairy products from all EU countries

England, April 12: The United Kingdom government announced that it has expanded its ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products to include all European Union (EU) countries as foot-and-mouth disease spreads across the continent.

Health experts welcome SC's decision for mandatory nutritional labels on packaged foods

New Delhi, April 11: Health experts on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to make nutritional labels on packaged foods mandatory.

NIT Rourkela team's Kodo millet, beetroot extract packaging to keep seafood fresh

New Delhi, April 11: Researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an intelligent food packaging film using natural and biodegradable materials including Kodo millet starch and beetroot extract.

SC sets deadline for Centre to mandate warning labels on packaged food

New Delhi, April 9: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set a three-month deadline for the Central government to come up with fresh amendments in India's food safety regulations to ensure that warning labels are attached to food wrappers.

Russian Deputy PM Patrushev attends meeting dedicated to creation of BRICS Grain Exchange

Moscow, April 9: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting dedicated to the creation of the BRICS Grain Exchange, TV BRICS reported, citing the press service of the Russian Government.

TN govt signs pact with UNWFP for climate resilience project in Ramanathapuram

Chennai, April 9: Tamil Nadu government has signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) India to implement a climate resilience initiative titled ‘Adaptation for Resilience’ (ADAPT4R).

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasises on food security at BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting

New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led a delegation to the third BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday.

India sends 1,000 Mteric Tonnes of food aid to Cameroon

New Delhi, April 9: India on Wednesday sent a consignment of 1,000 MT of rice to Cameroon for food grain assistance.

J&K: 21 wheat procurement centres being set up in Jammu

Jammu, April 8,: In view of the approaching harvesting season, a meeting was held on Tuesday at the Directorate of Agriculture with Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare which aimed to thoroughly review and finalise the arrangements for the procurement of wheat produce for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2025-26.

Beware before buying packaged water bottles: K'taka Health Minister

Bengaluru, April 8: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has raised concerns over the availability of unsafe packaged mineral water bottles in the state and urged people to be cautious while purchasing them.

WPI inflation likely eased to 2.1% in March on lower food, fuel prices: Union Bank Report

New Delhi, April 9: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to ease to 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March 2025, down from 2.4 per cent in February, mainly due to a seasonal decline in food prices, according to a report by Union Bank of India.

Union Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan discuss upcoming challenges of food security with Israeli counterpart; signs multiple agreements

New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan met his Israeli counterpart, Avi Dichter, in New Delhi on Tuesday, with multiple agreements signed between the two countries in the presence of the ministers.

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, urging support for aqua farmers amid US duty hike

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