Messi visit row in Kerala: possible Vigilance inquiry referral hinges on confirmation of involvement of government funds and resultant loss to the exchequer
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has ordered a multi-agency inquiry headed by the Finance department into the previous LDF government’s failed and “costly” bid to hold the Argentine football team’s exhibition match in Kochi in 2025 as a precursor to a likely anti-corruption inquiry referral
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'This is your last chance': SC pulls up Centre, FSSAI on delay in front-of-pack food warning labels
The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval towards the government's procrastination regarding food warning labels, specifically calling out the FSSAI. The justices mandated that the Centre has a fortnight to cement its decision, prioritizing public health, particularly for children. The court dismissed claims surrounding traditional foods and foreign standards, signaling that judicial actions could follow if a definitive choice remains absent.
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'Do you not want India to stay healthy?' Top Court grills Centre, FSSAI over food labels
The bench was particularly concerned by minutes of a recent meeting of the food regulator suggesting continued hesitation over front-of-pack warning labels.