Delhi food safety sting exposes dirty kitchens; Jio Platforms launches largest IPO
India Today ·
An India Today Spot Check investigation uncovers severe food safety and hygiene violations across eateries in Delhi's Paharganj and areas surrounding the New Delhi Railway Station. The report follows an enforcement drive by Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Undercover footage at establishments including Punjabi Dhaba 7876, Royal Flavors, and Madras Hotel reveals widespread non-compliance, with staff operating without hair nets or gloves, pest and rat infestations, and food preparation taking place directly adjacent to open, dirty drains. Staff and management acknowledge bribing officials and treating regulatory inspections as routine formalities, relying on mere licenses rather than maintaining cleanliness. The broadcast also highlights Reliance Industries' record-breaking milestone as Jio Platforms launches India's largest-ever initial public offering of 30,213 crore rupees, marking a massive digital expansion nearly five decades after Dhirubhai Ambani took the parent company public.