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7:23 pmCJP alleges delay in release of leaders, four sureties rejected
7:18 pm‘Like we had a war’: France counts cost of violent protests
7:15 pm‘People will reclaim the republic’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, Shah; says government’s ‘expiry date is near’
7:14 pmHMWSSB imposes a fine of ₹20,000 on pub in Jubilee Hills for wasting water
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7:13 pmWater safety: Mathilakam’s swim mission enters 11th year
7:11 pmMarwari community celebrates Dandia Raas in Viziagaram
7:11 pmHubballi Chalo padayatra by sugarcane farmers likely to end today
7:09 pmTelangana sees drop in road fatalities, but pedestrian safety remains a concern
7:01 pmSaudi coalition says two pilots killed in chopper crash near Yemen
7:00 pmHeavy rainfall batters Chennai as northeast monsoon brings rain fury, over 20 cm recorded in 24 hours
6:59 pm‘Not enough police, govt hospital lacked facilities’: Kolkata pandal tragedy raises questions over emergency response
6:31 pmRishikesh’s Beatles Ashram may feature in Sam Mendes’ 4-film Beatles project, shoot likely in Feb 2027
6:27 pmFirst Jamboo Savari rehearsal held at Mysuru palace

Health

FSSAI proposes ban on added sugars in infant foods for babies under 6 months

Reported by India Today 17 Oct 2026, 6:18 pm IST 1 min read 2 outlets reporting

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The proposed amendment adds another condition: sweeteners such as sucrose and fructose will “not be added in the products intended for infants up to the age of 6 months,” according to a recent draft notification.

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Section: Health
First reported by: India Today
Reporter: india today health desk
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 6:18 pm IST
Coverage: 2 independent outlets

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