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More instant food products to come under the scanner
NEW DELHI: Even as the ban on Nestle’s Maggi continues and food safety authorities are examining other brands of noodles, pasta and macaroni, many more popular packaged snacks including various brands of chips and Kurkure are to be checked for their contents.
Meanwhile, while refusing to stay the 5 June order of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) relating to Maggi, the Bombay High Court has questioned why the authorities have charged brand ambassadors.
While directing that Maggi will remain off the shelves till 30 June but no action to be taken against Nestle without giving 72 hours notice, the Court noted that many stores in the city had still not removed the product from their shelves. The Centre and FSSAI were asked to file their reply to Nestle’s petition within two weeks.
In Delhi, the FSSAI has collected 32 samples of popular brands of chips, Kurkure and baby food for testing and will pick more in the days to come. The report for this batch is expected in a week’s time, according to Delhi Food Safety commissioner K K Jindal.
Health supplements, energy drinks and imported packaged foods are already being tested.
Medical experts said metals like lead or toxins in food may not have any effect immediately, but can even affect the mind as the child grows older.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
