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The order comes after a meeting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had with representatives of online food delivery companies, in which they were told to ensure that products being delivered reach consumers with a minimum shelf life of 30% or 45 days before expiry, depending on the food item and format used in the labelling to inform about expiry date. Last month, the consumer affairs ministry had taken note of the matter after receiving several complaints through the national consumer helpline about quick commerce companies not following norms on disclosures such as displaying expiry dates of packaged food items, as mandated by the Legal Metrology Act. ET had reported this first on October 10.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Tuesday it has asked the sport's governing body to explain India's refusal to send a team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. The International Cricket Council informed the PCB last week that India would not tour Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, leaving the fate of the event hanging in the balance. Pakistan had previously rejected the option of a hybrid arrangement that would allow India to play their matches at neutral venues, for example in the United Arab Emirates.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched raids across 17 locations in poll-bound Jharkhand and West Bengal as part of its money laundering probe into alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. The federal agency had, in September, registered a case, under relevant provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe alleged illicit funds generated through infiltration of the trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals, including women, into Jharkhand. The ED's (ECIR), Enforcement case information report, equivalent to an FIR, is based on an earlier FIR registered by the Jharkhand Police in June.

Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy and Zomato, and has reportedly found them to have violated competition law. Reactions to CCI's preliminary probe reports are premature. It's crucial to understand that CCI's investigation reports are only preliminary findings, based on an investigation conducted by DG. These reports are not CCI's final decision, nor binding on anyone. DG's investigation is one step in a lengthy quasi-judicial process that will culminate in a final decision by CCI. One needs to contextualise DG's investigation within CCI's overall decision-making process.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The board of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Tuesday approved a revision of all audit standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in spite of objections from the accountants' body on some of the changes.

A financially literate and economically empowered female population means more informed financial decisions at the household level, increased savings and investment, and ultimately, a more robust and inclusive economy. In an era of complex financial landscapes, the persistent gender gap in financial literacy remains a significant barrier to women's economic empowerment.

Portfolio Investors and reduce duplication of available information, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said applicants can choose to fill either the entire Common Application Form (CAF) or an abridged version with unique fields. If the abridged form is chosen, the remaining fields should either be auto-populated from the information available in the depository system or should be disabled, as applicable, based on existing information in the CAF module, Sebi said in a circular. The applicants must consent to use the pre-filled information and confirm that it is accurate, except for any updates they provide.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Meta Platforms plans to give European users of Instagram and Facebook the option of receiving what it says are “less personalized ads," a concession to regulators that risks hitting the company’s revenue in one of its largest markets. The social-media company plans in coming days to begin prompting users in Europe with the choice of the new ad format, without paying a fee, according to people briefed on the plans.

State Bank of India is planning to raise as much as Rs 20 billion ($237 million) through its third climate fund, according to people familiar with the matter. SBI Ventures Ltd. plans to raise the money from multilateral institutions after approval from the company’s board, said people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. The fund will invest in small and mid-sized companies that are focused on recycling waste and curbing emissions among other initiatives, and obtain equity partnership, the people said.

online scam while trying to book transportation in Udupi, Karnataka, losing a substantial sum of Rs 4.1 lakh. Desperately seeking a car rental service, the man turned to Google, where he clicked on a link supposedly for “Shakti Car Rentals.” According to local reports, the man unknowingly entered his bank details on a fraudulent car rental website that appeared in Google search results, leading to unauthorized transactions on his accounts, a TOI report stated.

The awaited UGC NET 2024 December notification will include comprehensive details about the exam, covering eligibility criteria, key dates, the application process, instructions on admit cards, the exam pattern, syllabus, and subject list, among other essential information.

A leading Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies has revealed that more than two-thirds of cyberattacks in India lead to leaks of confidential information, making India a focal point for improving cyber defences. The company presented its findings at the Positive Hack Talks meetup on October 11 in Bengaluru, underscoring a pressing need for fortified cybersecurity measures. The company’s report highlights a 15% increase in cyberattacks across India in 2023, with a staggering 46% rise in attacks in Q2 of 2024 alone, significantly outpacing the global growth rate of 30% in the same period.

The top executive and two other employees of Australia's gold mining company Resolute Mining have been arrested and detained by Mali’s military junta

FCRA registration will also be cancelled if any NGO is not utilising foreign funding as per the aims and objectives of the NGO or if it has not uploaded the annual returns, the ministry said. According to the law, all NGOs receiving foreign contributions have to be registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act or else are not allowed to accept foreign funding.

Nava Ltd on Monday announced that it would consider splitting the stock from a face value of Rs 2 per share in its upcoming board meeting, which is due to be held on November 14. “In continuation to our letter (vide ref.no. NAVA/SECTL/335/2024-25) dated November 04, 2024 under Regulation 29 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, we hereby inform that the Board of Directors at its meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, will also consider the proposal of alteration in share capital of the Company by sub-division/ split of existing equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company,” said the company in a filing tot he exchange.

Global News has obtained new details about the mysterious Toronto-area man who was quietly convicted in Canada’s biggest-ever fake toonies case.

Cybersecurity specialists caution that a fresh wave of cyberattacks is now focused on individuals with highly niche interests. As reported by the cybersecurity company SOPHOS, attackers have employed an advanced array of tools to manipulate the results of a single, targeted Google search. Experts are advising that entering this unique six-word phrase in a search engine could significantly increase your vulnerability to hacking. Although the risk may be low, you’re only in potential danger if you live in Australia and have a curiosity about exotic cats. According to SOPHOS, hackers are specifically targeting anyone who searches the phrase, “Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?” Searching for these keywords may lead cat lovers into a trap, where clicking links exposes them to harmful malware. Once infected, attackers can access sensitive data, take control of the system, or demand ransom for stolen information.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With President-elect Donald Trump preparing to take office, business technology leaders say they are bracing for immediate and long-term impacts from policies he will likely institute. That is in areas including tariffs, regulating artificial intelligence and mergers and acquisitions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: When Swiggy Ltd lists on the stock exchanges on Wednesday, it will mark the culmination of a short journey for Sriharsha Majety, the company’s co-founder. Majety, who began his startup journey a little over a decade ago by launching a logistics platform, quickly grew bored and shut that business.

KPI Green Energy today announced it will be considering the issuance of bonus shares along with a stock split in its upcoming board meeting, which is scheduled for November 14. “We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Regulation 29 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Registered Office of the Company, inter alia, to transact the following matters: 1. To consider the proposal for issue of bonus equity shares to the shareholders of the Company. 2. To consider and approve increase in authorized share capital of the company inter alia to accommodate issue of bonus equity shares, if any,” said the company in an exchange filing.

The Washington Post first reported that the call had taken place, citing unidentified sources, and said that Trump had told Putin that he should not escalate the Ukraine war. Reuters also reported on the call, citing an unidentified source.