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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: FSSAI

Halal ban only for companies selling packaged products, not hotels & restaurants, says UP FSDA chief

Clarification comes even as STF is set to probe charges that firms providing halal certification may be passing on 'inappropriate benefits to anti-social & anti-national elements'.

India considers policy on non-sugar sweeteners after WHO guidelines caution against adverse effects

In 15 May guideline, World Health Organization said artificial sweeteners don't have any long-term benefit in reducing body fat & may cause potential undesirable effects from long-term use.

FSSAI reconsidering plan to introduce front-of-pack Health Star Rating for packaged food items

In backdrop of Bournvita controversy, food safety regulator has called meeting with stakeholders this month to discuss whether HSR or pictorial warning labels are better idea, it is learnt.

Influencer deletes viral reel highlighting Bournvita’s sugar content after ‘legal notice’ from Cadbury

Taking a dig at the brand’s tagline 'Taiyari jeet ki', Revant Himatsingka had said it should instead be 'Taiyari diabetes ki'. The reel had 12 mn views on his Instagram page alone.

FSSAI retracts ‘dahi’ notification after stiff opposition from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

States raised concerns over imposition of Hindi after FSSAI in January ordered labelling of curd as ‘dahi’ and usage of regional terms in brackets next to the Hindi term.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.