Karnataka food safety officials crack down on sweet makers, issue notice to 10 units

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a panel discussion on global connectivity in Abu Dhabi. He highlighted India's strategy to bolster domestic capabilities and establish reliable international partnerships. Jaishankar also held meetings with officials from Georgia and the UAE to discuss expanded collaboration. The discussions focused on trade, tourism, culture, and strengthening diplomatic ties between the nations. The engagements reflect India's proactive approach to navigating the evolving global landscape.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a panel discussion on global connectivity in Abu Dhabi. He highlighted India's strategy to bolster domestic capabilities and establish reliable international partnerships. Jaishankar also held meetings with officials from Georgia and the UAE to discuss expanded collaboration. The discussions focused on trade, tourism, culture, and strengthening diplomatic ties between the nations. The engagements reflect India's proactive approach to navigating the evolving global landscape.

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The Karnataka Food Safety Wing has conducted inspections of sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across the state. During these inspections, officials issued show-cause notices to 10 operators for various violations. Some violations include poor hygiene and the absence of valid FSSAI licenses. The department has collected 125 samples for safety analysis to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Future enforcement drives will continue to monitor sweet manufacturers and vendors strictly.

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India's edible oil imports fell by 7 percent in September, totaling 15.44 lakh tonnes. The decline was attributed to a sharp decrease in crude sunflower oil shipments, which dropped significantly. However, total edible oil imports increased by 3 percent for the first eleven months of the oil year. Refined oil imports saw a notable decline, while crude edible oil imports rose substantially during the same period.