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Feet On Food: Shocking Video Exposes Railway Vendor's Filthy Samosa Selling Practice
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A video showing a railway samosa vendor sitting on the train floor with his feet resting on an open crate of samosas has sparked outrage online.
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www.ndtv.com
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Passenger Shows Insect In Egg Biryani Served On Train, Railways Seals Kitchen
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"Punitive action has been taken against the service provider, and the kitchen unit has been sealed for comprehensive cleaning and pest control," IRCTC said in response to the food complaint.
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food.ndtv.com
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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www.ndtv.com
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Worms Found In Amul Curd On Vande Bharat, Indian Railways Summons Brand
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Food | Written by Nikita Nikhil
IRCTC has sought an explanation from Amul after passengers complained of spoiled curd being served on a Vande Bharat train.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Fines IRCTC Rs 60 Lakh After Insects Found In Food On Vande Bharat Express
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
The Railways took swift action and terminated the caterer’s contract responsible for the train's food
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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1,200 Kg Adulterated Paneer, 900 Kg Contaminated Khoya Busted In Pre-Holi Food Safety Check
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
Food safety officials seized and disposed of over two tonnes (more than 2000 kg) of unsafe paneer, khoya, milk, spices, and other edible items in Uttar Pradesh.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Highlights Issue Of Heating Food Sealed In Plastic Packaging On Vande Bharat, IRCTC Responds
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Responding to the viral post, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation stated that the packaging is suitable for service as per the temperature standards followed on trains.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vande Bharat Passenger Raises Concern Over Rotis Heated In Plastic Packets. Is It Safe Or Harmful?
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil
The passenger questioned staff about heating rotis in sealed plastic, noting the packet carried no microwave-safe marking or guidance.
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food.ndtv.com
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Train Passenger Claims Assault Over Complaint, Posts Video. Railway Seva Responds
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The footage reveals an altercation, with two to three pantry staff members assaulting a passenger who had reportedly raised concerns about inflated prices for food and water.
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www.ndtv.com
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Eastern Railway Promotes Safer, Healthier Food At Stations With FSSAI Training
- Tuesday December 31, 2024
- Edited by Neha Grover
Eastern Railway's Food Safety Training aims to improve food safety, hygiene, and sustainability at stations through FSSAI's Eat Right initiative.
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food.ndtv.com
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Catering Firm Found Violating Safety Norms By Cooking Food Using Cylinders On Poorva Express
- Wednesday November 27, 2024
- Travel | Press Trust of India
Railway officials say the said firm was found flouting the contractual terms during an inspection by IRCTC officials earlier as well and a warning letter was issued to it but the firm failed to mend its ways.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Mumbai Man Finds Cockroach In Dal Served On Vande Bharat Train, Railways Responds
- Wednesday August 21, 2024
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
A man travelling from Shirdi to Mumbai reportedly found a cockroach in the dal served on the Vande Bharat train.
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www.ndtv.com
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Feet On Food: Shocking Video Exposes Railway Vendor's Filthy Samosa Selling Practice
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A video showing a railway samosa vendor sitting on the train floor with his feet resting on an open crate of samosas has sparked outrage online.
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www.ndtv.com
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Passenger Shows Insect In Egg Biryani Served On Train, Railways Seals Kitchen
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"Punitive action has been taken against the service provider, and the kitchen unit has been sealed for comprehensive cleaning and pest control," IRCTC said in response to the food complaint.
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food.ndtv.com
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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www.ndtv.com
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Worms Found In Amul Curd On Vande Bharat, Indian Railways Summons Brand
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Food | Written by Nikita Nikhil
IRCTC has sought an explanation from Amul after passengers complained of spoiled curd being served on a Vande Bharat train.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Fines IRCTC Rs 60 Lakh After Insects Found In Food On Vande Bharat Express
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
The Railways took swift action and terminated the caterer’s contract responsible for the train's food
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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1,200 Kg Adulterated Paneer, 900 Kg Contaminated Khoya Busted In Pre-Holi Food Safety Check
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
Food safety officials seized and disposed of over two tonnes (more than 2000 kg) of unsafe paneer, khoya, milk, spices, and other edible items in Uttar Pradesh.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Highlights Issue Of Heating Food Sealed In Plastic Packaging On Vande Bharat, IRCTC Responds
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Responding to the viral post, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation stated that the packaging is suitable for service as per the temperature standards followed on trains.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vande Bharat Passenger Raises Concern Over Rotis Heated In Plastic Packets. Is It Safe Or Harmful?
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil
The passenger questioned staff about heating rotis in sealed plastic, noting the packet carried no microwave-safe marking or guidance.
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food.ndtv.com
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Train Passenger Claims Assault Over Complaint, Posts Video. Railway Seva Responds
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The footage reveals an altercation, with two to three pantry staff members assaulting a passenger who had reportedly raised concerns about inflated prices for food and water.
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www.ndtv.com
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Eastern Railway Promotes Safer, Healthier Food At Stations With FSSAI Training
- Tuesday December 31, 2024
- Edited by Neha Grover
Eastern Railway's Food Safety Training aims to improve food safety, hygiene, and sustainability at stations through FSSAI's Eat Right initiative.
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food.ndtv.com
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Catering Firm Found Violating Safety Norms By Cooking Food Using Cylinders On Poorva Express
- Wednesday November 27, 2024
- Travel | Press Trust of India
Railway officials say the said firm was found flouting the contractual terms during an inspection by IRCTC officials earlier as well and a warning letter was issued to it but the firm failed to mend its ways.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Mumbai Man Finds Cockroach In Dal Served On Vande Bharat Train, Railways Responds
- Wednesday August 21, 2024
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
A man travelling from Shirdi to Mumbai reportedly found a cockroach in the dal served on the Vande Bharat train.
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www.ndtv.com