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Will more Bollywood celebrities face notices?
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe says more celebrities could face scrutiny over surrogate advertising after notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff.
@AruneelS tracks the celebrity ad crackdown—and who could be next in the FDA’s crosshairs.
@ZeptoNow Is this the @Tukaram_IndIAS effect? a desperate effort to finish off faulty products? Got paneer masala which came expired and there was an attempt to wipe off the expiry date. Ice cream was melting and leaked too. Story in Versova, Andheri West.
Surrogate Ad Row || Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Munde says the crackdown on surrogate advertisements could widen further.
After notices were issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, more Bollywood personalities endorsing banned products may come under the scanner.
@aruneels & @akankshaswarups with details.
BREAKING || Amid the backlash over its Raksha Bandhan ad featuring Kriti Sanon, GIVA has withdrawn the advertisement from all platforms, saying that 'hurting sentiments was not our intent.'
@aruneels & @prathibhatweets take us through the brand's statement.
Following social media backlash over its recent Rakhi campaign, jewellery brand GIVA has issued an official clarification and pulled the advertisement across all platforms
@AruneelS shares more details - listen in
#GIVA#Advertisement#Controversy
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe continues his campaign to ensure food safety across the state.
In its latest crackdown, the FDA has suspended the licence of Ayub’s, a prominent restaurant in South Mumbai, citing serious and widespread lapses in food hygiene and safety, according to the department.
@aruneels breaks down the details.
Food Safety Crackdown Intensifies
Mumbai and Bengaluru step up food safety checks as iconic eateries and elite clubs face action over serious hygiene lapses. Ayub’s in Mumbai has had its food licence suspended, while several other establishments have been flagged for unsafe storage, pests and poor sanitation.
@AruneelS shares more details with @shreyadhoundial
Ayub's among Mumbai eateries to lose food licences after Maharashtra FDA inspection
@aruneels & @anchoramitaw take us through the alleged food safety violations flagged by the FDA.
BREAKING || Mumbai's famous eatery Ayub's food licence suspended by FDA after inspection.
Officials reportedly found houseflies, open drains, stagnant water, and improper storage of eggs, among other food safety and hygiene lapses.
@aruneels joins @anchoramitaw with more details.
Heart-wrenching visuals from Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, where three members of a family lost their lives following an argument over an iPhone.
The son can be seen standing on the edge of a cliff and reportedly threatening to jump after asking for an iPhone. His father desperately tries to save him, but both fall into the gorge. Within seconds, the mother also falls into the gorge.
@Aruneels breaks down the details.
Maharashtra Shocker: Fight over phone wipes out family
A family of three died after a 19-year-old allegedly jumped off a cliff following a dispute over an expensive mobile phone.
His father reportedly tried to save him but fell, while his mother also jumped after witnessing the tragedy.
@aruneels shares more details with @anchoramitaw.
From Radio Club, Khar Gymkhana to Colaba's McDonald's : the Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licences of several Mumbai establishments over severe hygiene violations.
@AruneelS shares more details - listen in
#FDA#MaharashtraFDA#TukaramMundhe#FoodSafety#ETNowOnAir
Mega Food Safety Crackdown
Food licences of seven Mumbai establishments, including McDonald’s Colaba, Status Restaurant and Khar Gymkhana, have been suspended over alleged food safety and hygiene violations.
As many as 89 outlets were raided and inspected by the Maharashtra FDA team: @aruneels shares more details with @anchoramitaw.
Pune Clash Aftermath || Big Update:
➤ 50-60 NSUI, Youth Congress workers booked
➤ Pune police books Youth Cong workers over clash
➤ Case based on complaint by ABVP student
➤ 50-60 workers named as accused
@Aruneels shares more details with @anchoramitaw.
From junk food to healthier choices — Maharashtra’s school canteens are getting a healthy makeover following the FDA crackdown across the state.
'Fruits, lassi, dosa & other healthier options will be provided': Andheri's CWC School canteen staff member speaks to @aruneels | WATCH
After the FDA crackdown, the Tukaram Munde effect is reaching Maharashtra’s school canteens.
Times Now’s @Aruneels visits a school to see how canteens are getting a healthy makeover, with junk food and sugary drinks making way for fruits, sandwiches, milk and fresh juices | WATCH
In a shocking road rage incident, an Ola driver was allegedly attacked and dragged on the bonnet of a car for nearly two kilometres in Navi Mumbai’s Nerul. What is even more startling is that the profusely bleeding driver tried to stop another car, but in an attempt to flee, he was dragged on the car’s bonnet.
@AruneelS brings you more.
Pune Rural Police has registered a case against eight members of the Samast Hindu Bandhav Army for allegedly assaulting multiple tourist groups for wearing shorts at Sinhagad Fort near Pune.
The tourists alleged they were beaten because the group members objected to their clothing, calling it inappropriate.
@aruneels breaks down the details.
Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment in 2013 rape case
The matter was decided by the courts and the Goa government's appeal was about seeking justice, not political vendetta...- @ShainaNC@AruneelS joins @Swatij14 with more details.