Mumbai: Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar is among four food establishments whose licences have been suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following inspections that reportedly found serious food safety and hygiene violations. The action comes as the FDA intensifies inspections across Mumbai ahead of the festive season, when restaurants, cafes
Mumbai: As thousands of devotees gather at Ganpati mandals across Mumbai for Ganeshotsav, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up its focus on the safety and hygiene of mahaprasad being prepared and distributed during the festival. This year, organisers have been asked to pay closer attention to every stage of food preparation […]
MUMBAI, September 16, 2026: Mumbai’s well-known Cafe Mondegar in Colaba has faced regulatory action after an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several violations related to food safety, hygiene and sanitation. The FDA has suspended the restaurant’s operating licence following an inspection conducted on September 12, as part of an
NEW DELHI, September 16, 2026: Salman Khan’s much-awaited war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace continues to face uncertainty over its release, with the film still waiting for its Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) screening. Recent reports had suggested that the film could finally move forward after being presented before the censor board. […]
BAGALKOT, September 16, 2026: A medical officer posted at a Namma Clinic in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district has come under scrutiny after authorities alleged that she continued to receive a monthly salary of more than ₹70,000 despite being away from her assigned workplace while pursuing a postgraduate medical course at a private medical college. The doctor, […]
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to tackle illicit opium poppy cultivation in India, even as Washington has included India among 23 countries designated as major drug transit or major illicit drug-producing countries for fiscal year 2027. In an official statement, the Trump administration said it welcomed the […]
MECCA, September 16, 2026: Saudi Arabia briefly placed several areas along its western coast, including the holy city of Mecca, Jeddah and Taif, under air-raid alert after an alleged Houthi drone attack heightened tensions across the region. The alert in Mecca marked an unprecedented moment, as the holy city was placed under an aerial threat […]
New Delhi | September 16, 2026 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three individuals, including a Senior Secretariat Assistant associated with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and two private persons, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving ₹15 lakh. The arrests were made in New Delhi after the accused were allegedly […]
Lucknow / Howrah | September 15, 2026 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four individuals, including two public servants holding senior positions at the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Lucknow, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving ₹4 lakh. The other two accused are representatives of a private company based in […]
A routine ride home for a retired doctor and his wife in Rajasthan’s Ajmer turned frightening when two motorcycle-borne men allegedly tried to snatch the woman’s chain. Their escape, however, was disrupted by a nearby resident who stepped in and confronted the attackers. The dramatic incident, which took place in the Civil Lines area on […]
