consumer protection

Bhopal, March 11 – Amid growing concerns about the shortage of LPG cylinders among ordinary people across the country, Madhya Pradesh’s Minister of Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Govind Singh Rajput, said on Wednesday that continuous efforts are being made to ensure that consumers in...

New Delhi, March 11 All advertisements broadcast on private satellite TV channels are required to adhere to the Advertising Code, and no advertisement shall contain references likely to lead the public to infer that the product possesses some miraculous property or quality, the Lok Sabha was...

In light of the upcoming Navratri and Eid-ul-Fitr festivals, the Udhampur district administration has increased efforts to regulate markets, maintain hygiene standards, and prevent overcharging.As part of these efforts, a team led by the Tehsildar of Udhampur conducted inspections in the...

Minister Satish Sharma reviewed petroleum stock and supply across Jammu and Kashmir, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel amid Middle East tensions.Mar 11, Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports...

Bengaluru, March 11 Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa cautioned LPG refill dealers on Wednesday against resorting to "blackmail or blackmarketing" amid the LPG crisis.He also clarified that gas dealers cannot deny consumers one cylinder a month, amid concerns over supply...

Dubai, March 10 The United Arab Emirates has announced that it has a six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods, amid the conflict in West Asia.The country’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism said it has intensified its monitoring efforts at points of sale across markets nationwide to...

Bhopal, March 10 – The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday constituted a Cabinet Committee to monitor the potential impact on the state and reviewed the emerging situation arising from developments in the Middle East.The three-member panel comprises Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora, Food...

Mumbai, March 9 The state consumer commission here has directed Bank of India to pay Rs 5 lakh as compensation to a senior citizen for "deficiency in service" related to unauthorized ATM transactions.In its recent order, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission emphasized that for...

New Delhi, March 9 The government has spent ₹88.74 crore on advertising for the GST Bachat Utsav, under which tax rates on a wide range of goods were reduced, effective September 22, 2025, Parliament was informed on Monday.In response to a question on the total expenditure on advertising for...

Mumbai, March 9 – Star comedian Bharti Singh issued a warning to her fans on Sunday about an ongoing scam where fraudsters are allegedly using her name and AI-generated voice to promote slimming products online.In a video message shared on her social media account, Bharti alerted her followers...

New Delhi, March 8 The Delhi Police has busted a racket involved in selling counterfeit spare iPhone parts and accessories as genuine products in Rohini, and has arrested five shop owners, officials said on Sunday.Fake items worth around Rs 1.6 crore were seized during the operation.The...

In order to ensure fair trade practices and protect the interests of consumers during the holy month of Ramadan, a joint market inspection was conducted in the Kangan Market by a team comprising officials from the Ganderbal Police, the Executive Magistrate, and the Food Safety Department...

March 5, New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders of major technology companies on Wednesday, including Google, Meta, and OpenAI.A White House official stated that Google, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, xAI, OpenAI, and Amazon will sign the pledge. The meeting was scheduled to...

New Delhi, March 3 – The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, South Delhi, has directed Malaysia Airlines to refund over ₹65,000 with interest and ordered MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt. Ltd. to pay compensation to a Delhi resident for deficiencies in service related to cancelled...

RAMBAN, MARCH 02: Following instructions from Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, enforcement teams have intensified market inspections across Ramban, Banihal, and Batote.Joint teams from the Revenue, Municipal Committees, FCS&CA, Legal Metrology, and Food Safety departments are...

Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, stated that special enforcement teams have been deployed across the district to ensure strict market regulation during Ramazan.On March 02, in Srinagar, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, said that special enforcement teams have been...

Washington, February 28 – The US Federal Trade Commission has cautioned Apple that its Apple News service could face legal action under federal law, amid allegations that it suppresses or promotes news articles for political reasons, raising fresh questions in Washington about Big Tech's...

Joint teams are conducting inspections in Awantipora markets to prevent overpricing and ensure food safety during Ramadan.February 27, Srinagar: The Awantipora Municipal Committee has launched intensive joint market-checking drives to ensure the quality and safety of essential commodities and...

Washington, February 27 – A senior Republican senator has launched a two-pronged attack on two of America's most powerful technology companies, accusing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of "denial and deceit" in a landmark child safety trial and alleging that Apple News has "systematically suppressed"...

Chintan Shivir on Quality Standards held in GuwahatiGuwahati, February 26: A day-long Chintan Shivir, focusing on quality standards as the foundation of Viksit Bharat 2047, was held at a hotel in Guwahati today.The event was organized by the National Test House under the Department of...