Akshay Bajpayee | New Delhi13 hours ago Date: 1 January What happened: A passenger on the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express shared a video, claiming the food served was “not fit for human consumption” and could cause food poisoning. Date: 23 January What happened: On the Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express, passengers received half-cooked rice, hard…
Wholesale prices increased in December, with inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rising to 0.83%. This marks the second consecutive month of upward movement after two months of deflation, official data released on Wednesday showed. The return to positive inflation came after wholesale prices contracted in October and November, when WPI inflation stood…
India’s retail inflation likely edged higher in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, driven by a strengthening in food prices across most segments, according to projections by Union Bank of India.The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2026, or…
English News National Bhaskar Morning Brief: Food Delivery Aggregators Increase Gig Workers’ Incentives Amid Nationwide protest; India Successfully Tests User Trials For ‘Pralay’ Bhaskar English brings to you the biggest developments from India and around the world. Here are the top headlines… The Day Ahead Ahmedabad to host 14th International Flower Show today. India and…
You might soon be able to grab your favourite bites from that one fast-food giant—right at your local railway station!Leading global and Indian restaurant and food chains have began approaching Indian Railways to seek clarity over the rules for setting up premium food and beverage outlets at railway stations. The fast food chains believe that…
Reusing cooking oil is a common practice in households and food stalls, often motivated by cost-saving or the belief that a pot of oil can be stretched across several meals. Many people assume that if the oil looks clear or smells neutral, it remains safe for frying. However, repeated heating triggers chemical changes that compromise…
In mandis across these states, tomatoes, onions and potatoes are selling below the cost of cultivation. India’s farmers are paying the price for the country’s record-low inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.25 per cent in October — the slowest pace since the series began in 2012 — as food prices collapsed across…