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'Pakistani' Candy Names Mimicking Global Brands Go Viral, Internet Reacts
A viral video shows a range of snacks, allegedly from Pakistan, that resemble popular global brands. It has left the internet in splits.
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Soon, Food Packets Will Have Bigger, Bolder Info On Sugar, Salt, Fat
Healthcare and nutritional experts have been calling out the need to curb the intake of packaged food items, rich in sugar, salt and saturated fats -- a major reason for the rising incidences of non-communicable Diseases (NCDs).
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Avoid Using Newspaper To Wrap, Serve Food: Food Authority Highlights Health Risks Involved
FSSAI strongly urged consumers and food vendors across India to immediately stop using newspapers for packing, serving, and storing food items
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4 Things To Look Out For While Buying Packaged Food
Packaged Food: It is always advised to read and understand the food labels while buying any type of packaged meal. Here are some points to keep in mind.
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GST On Packaged Food, Essential Items After States Sought Levy: Official
GST on pre-packaged goods/ food packets was levied after some states gave feedback of losing revenues they previously earned from levy of VAT on food items, a top government official said.
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5% GST On Packaged Food Was Needed To Curb Tax Leakage: Finance Minister
 The GST on pre-packed food items came into effect from July 18.
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Opposition Leaders Protest Against Issue Of Rising Prices In Parliament Complex
The Congress and other Opposition leaders on Tuesday held a protest over the issue of price rise in Parliament complex here, a day after the Goods and Services Tax on packaged food items such as milk and curd came into force.
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"Modiji's Masterstroke": Opposition's Barb On GST Rate Hike
The Opposition on Monday attacked the centre over imposing Goods and Services Tax (GST) on packaged food items such as milk and curd, saying it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "masterstroke" of making India miserable.
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Hurting People When They Need Relief: BJP's Varun Gandhi On GST Rate Move
BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Monday criticised imposing GST on packaged food items such as milk, curd and rice, saying this will hurt people already struggling with "record-breaking unemployment".
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5% GST On Packaged Cereals, Pulses, Flour Weighing Up To 25 Kg: 10 Points
Starting today, a 5 per cent GST (goods and services tax) rate will be levied on packed and labelled food items such as cereals, pulses and flour weighing up to 25 kg, a detailed frequently asked questions (FAQs) compilation by the Union Finance Ministry stated. Unbranded food items ranging from cereals, pulses to curd, 'lassi' and puffed rice will...
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GST Rate Hike From Today, These Essential Items Will Get Costlier
The recommendations on Goods and Services Tax rates that were made during the 47th GST Council meeting held in June come into effect today.
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No GST On Packaged Cereals, Pulses, Flour Weighing Over 25 Kg
Single packages of unbranded pre-packed and labelled food items like cereals, pulses and flour weighing in excess of 25 kg are exempt from 5 per cent GST levy.
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Harsh Goenka Suggests Banana Leaves As Eco-Friendly Packaging, Twitter Applauds
Harsh Goenka shared a viable alternative for plastic packaging, that is, banana leaves! Take a look at how Twitter users reacted to it.
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Swiggy Introduces Care Corner to Highlight Services Beneficial for COVID-19 Relief
Swiggy executive Harnidh Kaur tweeted the arrival of this new Care Corner widget inside the Swiggy app. This section can be found on the homepage itself and clicking on it opens up a curated list of services and delivery that one can avail if they can’t leave the house. This also helps those who can’t go over personally to deliver homemade food...
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World Cancer Day 2021: Foods You Should Avoid To Reduce Cancer Risk
World Cancer Day 2021: According to the World Health Organisation, around 9.6 million people died because of cancer in 2018. Certain food items can lead to cancer over the long haul. Read here to know about them.
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'Pakistani' Candy Names Mimicking Global Brands Go Viral, Internet Reacts
A viral video shows a range of snacks, allegedly from Pakistan, that resemble popular global brands. It has left the internet in splits.
-
Soon, Food Packets Will Have Bigger, Bolder Info On Sugar, Salt, Fat
Healthcare and nutritional experts have been calling out the need to curb the intake of packaged food items, rich in sugar, salt and saturated fats -- a major reason for the rising incidences of non-communicable Diseases (NCDs).
-
Avoid Using Newspaper To Wrap, Serve Food: Food Authority Highlights Health Risks Involved
FSSAI strongly urged consumers and food vendors across India to immediately stop using newspapers for packing, serving, and storing food items
-
4 Things To Look Out For While Buying Packaged Food
Packaged Food: It is always advised to read and understand the food labels while buying any type of packaged meal. Here are some points to keep in mind.
-
GST On Packaged Food, Essential Items After States Sought Levy: Official
GST on pre-packaged goods/ food packets was levied after some states gave feedback of losing revenues they previously earned from levy of VAT on food items, a top government official said.
-
5% GST On Packaged Food Was Needed To Curb Tax Leakage: Finance Minister
 The GST on pre-packed food items came into effect from July 18.
-
Opposition Leaders Protest Against Issue Of Rising Prices In Parliament Complex
The Congress and other Opposition leaders on Tuesday held a protest over the issue of price rise in Parliament complex here, a day after the Goods and Services Tax on packaged food items such as milk and curd came into force.
-
"Modiji's Masterstroke": Opposition's Barb On GST Rate Hike
The Opposition on Monday attacked the centre over imposing Goods and Services Tax (GST) on packaged food items such as milk and curd, saying it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "masterstroke" of making India miserable.
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Hurting People When They Need Relief: BJP's Varun Gandhi On GST Rate Move
BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Monday criticised imposing GST on packaged food items such as milk, curd and rice, saying this will hurt people already struggling with "record-breaking unemployment".
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5% GST On Packaged Cereals, Pulses, Flour Weighing Up To 25 Kg: 10 Points
Starting today, a 5 per cent GST (goods and services tax) rate will be levied on packed and labelled food items such as cereals, pulses and flour weighing up to 25 kg, a detailed frequently asked questions (FAQs) compilation by the Union Finance Ministry stated. Unbranded food items ranging from cereals, pulses to curd, 'lassi' and puffed rice will...
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GST Rate Hike From Today, These Essential Items Will Get Costlier
The recommendations on Goods and Services Tax rates that were made during the 47th GST Council meeting held in June come into effect today.
-
No GST On Packaged Cereals, Pulses, Flour Weighing Over 25 Kg
Single packages of unbranded pre-packed and labelled food items like cereals, pulses and flour weighing in excess of 25 kg are exempt from 5 per cent GST levy.
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Harsh Goenka Suggests Banana Leaves As Eco-Friendly Packaging, Twitter Applauds
Harsh Goenka shared a viable alternative for plastic packaging, that is, banana leaves! Take a look at how Twitter users reacted to it.
-
Swiggy Introduces Care Corner to Highlight Services Beneficial for COVID-19 Relief
Swiggy executive Harnidh Kaur tweeted the arrival of this new Care Corner widget inside the Swiggy app. This section can be found on the homepage itself and clicking on it opens up a curated list of services and delivery that one can avail if they can’t leave the house. This also helps those who can’t go over personally to deliver homemade food...
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World Cancer Day 2021: Foods You Should Avoid To Reduce Cancer Risk
World Cancer Day 2021: According to the World Health Organisation, around 9.6 million people died because of cancer in 2018. Certain food items can lead to cancer over the long haul. Read here to know about them.
