consumer protection

Chandigarh, April 10 Haryana Minister Anil Vij issued directions to officials in the energy department on Friday, stating that these must be effectively implemented to ensure that consumers receive uninterrupted electricity supply.The energy minister was chairing a review meeting with senior...

New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi Police have recovered a large quantity of expired food items and cosmetic products from a shop near the Kapashera border, and have arrested one person in connection with the case, an official said on Friday.The accused, identified as Abdul Mannan Khan (34), also...

New Delhi, April 10 – The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has busted a racket involving the storage and sale of expired food and cosmetic products, arresting one accused and seizing a large quantity of items that pose serious health risks to consumers, officials said on Friday.The accused...

Gandhinagar, April 9. Inspections of over 2,500 food establishments across Gujarat and the destruction of over 700 kg of food marked a statewide crackdown on the labeling and quality of paneer and its substitutes, as authorities stepped up enforcement following new disclosure rules.The Food...

New Delhi, April 9 E-commerce giant Amazon announced on Thursday the expansion of its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) to India, aimed at strengthening consumer protection and intensifying the crackdown on the sale of fake goods.The unit will bring together local experts to work closely with...

New Delhi, April 8 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted 3,97,009 inspections across food establishments in 2025-26, official sources said on Wednesday.The agency, in collaboration with state authorities, analyzed 1,65,747 food samples (up to the third quarter), of...

The National Human Rights Commission held a meeting of its Core Group on the Right to Food and Nutrition in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on the theme "Combating Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges, and Reforms." NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian...

New Delhi, April 7 Telecom regulator TRAI on Tuesday proposed making it mandatory for telecom operators to offer mobile plans with only calling and SMS services at a lower price compared to their current special tariff vouchers, which include data facilities as well.In a draft Telecom Consumer...

Bhubaneswar, April 6 The Odisha government stated on Monday that there were no restrictions on the distribution of 5-kg LPG cylinders, and vulnerable consumers such as students and migrant workers can obtain them by producing only identification proof without the need for address documents...

New Delhi, April 6 Besides making arguments, what research have you conducted before filing this public interest litigation, the Supreme Court asked a petitioner who sought the constitution of a national task force or committee to monitor and ensure effective compliance with food safety...

Jamshedpur, April 5 East Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi has warned of strict administrative and legal action against any person, including LPG distributors, if found involved in the black marketing of gas cylinders, according to an official statement.On Saturday, Satyarthi held a...

New Delhi, April 2 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Thursday that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards the black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas and will continue to take decisive action against offenders, while assuring that there is no shortage of LPG...

New Delhi, March 28 – Maharashtra Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Chhagan Bhujbal urged the Centre on Saturday to provide technical and financial support to expedite the expansion of the piped natural gas (PNG) network across the state.Bhujbal was speaking at a...

Washington, March 27 – The Federal Communications Commission has proposed sweeping new rules aimed at preventing illegal robocalls from ever starting, by tightening control over how phone numbers are issued, resold, and used across the telecommunications system.The proposal reflects a shift in...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decision to protect households from supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis."Prioritizing the welfare of citizens, Modi has made a historic decision to protect...

Washington, March 27 The Federal Communications Commission has proposed measures to encourage businesses to bring back call centre jobs to the US, which are typically outsourced to companies in countries such as India, the Philippines, or South Africa.In a statement here, the Federal...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic decision to protect households from supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. According to a report by Akashvani Jammu, in a post on X, the LG stated, "Prioritizing the well-being...

Bhopal, March 27 – The Madhya Pradesh Congress has launched a strong attack on the ruling BJP government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the proposed increase in electricity tariffs and relief for consumers.The president of the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress, Jitu Patwari...

The central government has reduced the central excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 rupees per litre for domestic consumption. In a social media post, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that this decision was taken in light of the crisis in West Asia. She explained that this move...

New Delhi, March 27 Uttar Pradesh BJP MP Laxmikant Bajpai on Friday demanded a comprehensive amendment of RERA and insolvency laws in the Rajya Sabha, saying that thousands of homebuyers across the country have spent their life savings and still have not received their flats, while builders...