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Indian Health Ministry to Label Fried and Sugary Snacks With Tobacco-Style Warnings
In a bold move to combat the country’s escalating obesity crisis, India’s health ministry has announced a new initiative requiring health warnings on popular deep-fried and sugary snacks such as samosas and jalebis. These foods, deeply embedded in Indian culinary tradition, are now being targeted for their high calorie, fat, and sugar content as the government ramps up efforts to curb rising cases of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The health ministr
Indian Health Ministry to Label Fried and Sugary Snacks With Tobacco-Style Warnings
In a bold move to combat the country’s escalating obesity crisis, India’s health ministry has announced a new initiative requiring health warnings on popular deep-fried and sugary snacks such as samosas and jalebis. These foods, deeply embedded in Indian culinary tradition, are now being targeted for their high calorie, fat, and sugar content as the government ramps up efforts to curb rising cases of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The health ministr
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Asia; India Stays Stable With 257
As Singapore and Hong Kong witness a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, India continues to maintain a relatively stable situation with only 257 active cases reported as of May 19, 2025. All the cases identified in India are mild and do not require hospitalization, according to the Union Health Ministry. This update was shared after a key review meeting was held involving experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, Disaster M
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Asia; India Stays Stable With 257
As Singapore and Hong Kong witness a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, India continues to maintain a relatively stable situation with only 257 active cases reported as of May 19, 2025. All the cases identified in India are mild and do not require hospitalization, according to the Union Health Ministry. This update was shared after a key review meeting was held involving experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, Disaster M









