Confusion erupted on 14 July after several broadcasters reported that the Union Health Ministry would require cigarette-style warning labels on deep-fried and sugary street snacks such as samosas and jalebis. The reports, citing an internal note, suggested canteens and vendors would have to post stark health alerts alongside the foods. The ministry moved quickly to correct the narrative. On 15 July its Press Information Bureau and allied agencies said no order had been issued to label or restrict sales of specific snacks. Instead, the ministry’s advisory asks all central government offices, hospitals and other public institutions to install “oil and sugar boards” that display the fat and sugar content of common foods, acting as behavioural nudges rather than regulatory warnings. Officials said the measure forms part of a broader campaign to curb non-communicable diseases. Television segments highlighted projections that 449 million Indians could be overweight or obese by 2050, with one in five urban adults already overweight and childhood obesity at 8 per cent. AIIMS Nagpur is among the first institutions preparing the informational boards. The labelling debate is also playing out in court. On the same day the Supreme Court directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to accelerate front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged foods. The regulator has asked for additional time to finalise the rules, but the court signalled it expects swift compliance to strengthen consumer awareness.