FSSAI Defines 'Tea': Only Camellia Sinensis Products Allowed
FSSAI's new order states only products from Camellia sinensis can be sold as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must be clearly labelled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
FSSAI's new order states only products from Camellia sinensis can be sold as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must be clearly labelled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
Bengaluru shivered on Christmas morning, recording its second coldest winter since 2012. Minimum temperatures plunged to 11.2°C, with a cold spell gripping Karnataka. Read for details and forecast.
FSSAI mandates that only beverages from Camellia sinensis plant can be labelled as tea. Herbal infusions must be renamed to avoid misbranding. Read the full guidelines.
After a short-lived respite, severe cold returns to Kashmir as temperatures plummet below freezing. Srinagar records -0.5°C, with Pahalgam at a chilling -4.2°C. Read the full weather forecast.
Indore experiences sharp temperature swings with a low of 8°C. Met warns of colder days ahead as northerly winds and active jet streams bring back the chill. Read for full forecast.
Indore recorded a sharp drop in night temperature to 6.4°C, 4 degrees below normal. Cold winds from the north are expected to intensify the chill further from Friday. Stay warm and take precautions.
Pune shivers as December 2025 sees 13 days below 10°C, the highest in a decade. IMD data reveals stark temperature variations across city due to urban heat islands. Read the full forecast.
Bhopal sees a brief respite before temperatures plunge again. MP faces dense fog warnings in multiple districts. Get the latest weather forecast and safety tips for the holiday season.
Panaji sees a slight rise in minimum temperature to 18°C after hitting a seasonal low of 17.1°C. IMD forecasts dry weather and haze for Goa until Dec 29. Read the full forecast.
Kolkata experiences a steady three-week cold spell with minimums between 14-17°C. Met predicts a dip to 13°C by Christmas. Experts explain the weather patterns behind the persistent chill. Read more.
Indore's minimum temperature jumped from 4.1°C to 8.8°C in three days, reducing morning chill. IMD forecasts this relief to last 2-3 days before colder conditions return. Read the full weather update.
Ludhiana shivers at 7.2°C, lowest in Punjab. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog disrupting travel. Visibility dropped to 50m. Residents brace for cold snap.
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Panaji recorded its coldest night this season at 17.1°C, the lowest in Goa. IMD forecasts dry weather with morning mist till Dec 27. Residents advised caution for early travel.
Pune shivered through its coldest morning this winter with temperatures plunging to 8.1°C. IMD attributes the chill to northerly winds and clear skies. Read for details and forecast.
Nashik recorded its coldest night of the season at 6.9°C, triggering an IMD cold wave warning for North Maharashtra. Day temperatures, however, remain above normal. Read for details.
Nagpur and Gondia shiver as Vidarbha's mercury plunges. Residents adapt to the seasonal chill with cosy routines. Get the latest weather forecast and local insights here.
Mumbai woke up to its coldest morning this winter at 14.6°C, 3.4°C below normal. IMD attributes chill to clear skies & northerly winds. Cool spell to continue.
Nashik records season's coldest night at 7.4°C, with Niphad at 5.4°C. Grape farmers fear for crops as chill persists. IMD forecasts gradual rise in day temps. Read the full weather report.
Pune's minimum temperature plunges, with Pashan recording 7.7°C. IMD scientist explains the cold wave's cause and forecasts similar conditions for 48 hours. Discover the weather details.
Pune shivers as minimum temperatures drop, with Pashan at 7.7°C. IMD scientist explains the cold wave's cause and forecasts similar conditions for 48 hours. Read for details on affected areas and the science behind the chill.
Kolkata's minimum temperature rose to 16.7°C on Thursday after days below 16°C. The Met office forecasts pleasant weather with no significant change. Read the full forecast details here.
Struggling with a persistent winter cough? Discover three science-backed herbal teas—honey, ginger, and liquorice root—that can provide relief. Learn how to make them and important safety tips.
Pune shivers as IMD data shows the coldest first fortnight of December in a decade, with seven single-digit nights. Experts blame northerly winds and clear skies. Read the full analysis.
Sipping very hot tea or coffee above 65°C can raise oesophageal cancer risk. Learn the science, key studies, and simple safety tips to enjoy your brew safely.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma provides Rs 5 lakh aid to families of 20 tea workers who died in a tragic truck accident. He also announced new guidelines to regulate migration from tea gardens.
Discover how daily consumption of milk tea, black tea, and green tea impacts your health differently. Learn which brew supports heart health, antioxidants, and energy best for your Indian lifestyle.
As temperatures plunge to 7.8°C in Dibrugarh, NSS units from Dibrugarh University provide warm clothing to 200 vulnerable tea estate workers and families. Read about this crucial winter relief effort.
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Bhopal reels under a severe cold wave with night temperature 5°C below normal at 7.0°C. Kalyanpur recorded 4.3°C. No respite expected for days. Stay warm and updated.