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FSSAI takes action against Zepto, 3 other firms over food safety and labelling violations

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Food safety regulator FSSAI on Monday said that it issued notices to quick commerce platform Zepto and food business operators HealthyHey Foods LLP, Bakelite Food Processing Pvt Ltd and BMS Lifescience over alleged violations related to food safety, labelling and advertising claims, while also sanctioning adjudication proceedings against Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd.

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force on Oct 20: Commerce Secretary

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand will come into force on October 20, paving the way for deeper economic engagement, faster regulatory cooperation, and increased investment flows between the two countries, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.

China goes for gold amid rising geopolitical tensions: Report

IANS | October 19, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) China has stepped up purchases of gold as a safe haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reportedly added 23 tonnes of gold in September 2026, its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years, extending its buying streak to 23 consecutive months. China’s reported holdings of gold have now risen to approximately 2,410 tonnes, according to an article in Nile Post.

Why India-Bangladesh ties must focus more on Bay of Bengal link  

IANS | October 19, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Bangladesh shares a large border with India, across which issues such as smuggling, trafficking, irregular migration and other forms of organised crime require serious attention. However, the two countries also share a maritime link because of their proximity to the Bay of Bengal, according to a new report.

Govt, AcSIR sign MoU for joint doctoral programmes in earth sciences

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here, recognising all ten MoES research institutes as AcSIR Associated Research Institutes and paving the way for joint doctoral programmes, an official statement said on Monday.

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