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    Consumer Affairs News

    Centre highlights ‘Kanda Express’ move as Congress slams rising onion prices

    Data maintained by the commerce ministry shows the all-India average retail price of onion rose 59 per cent year-on-year to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>43.53/kg on August 24, from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27.37/kg a year ago.
    India News
    Updated 22 days ago

    CBI books IAS officer, city firm in ₹1-cr bribery case

    CBI books IAS officer, city firm in <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1-cr bribery case
    Cities
    Published 175 days ago

    Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

    Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
    Trending
    Published 372 days ago

    Ludhiana: 757 ration depots to be allotted; dealers seek hike in commission

    The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers’ Federation has said dealers’ margin should be increased from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 per quintal. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 514 days ago

    Segregation of broken rice : Centre’s pilot project to improve foodgrain quality

    The Union ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution initiated a pilot project last week to segregate broken rice from the stocks handed over to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) by rice millers. This has been done to improve the quality of foodgrain (rice) supplied to consumers and to ease storage woes under public distribution. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 589 days ago

    Apple gets notice over 'performance issues' with iPhones, says Union minister

    Consumer Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said that CCPA issued the notice to Apple after examining the received complaints.
    India News
    Published 600 days ago

    Why the AirSewa grievance portal needs an urgent reboot

    Image for representational purposes only.
    India News
    Published 620 days ago

    Govt to ramp up benchmarking campaign

    The government has made a list of eight items. (Sunil Saxena/HT Photo)
    India News
    Updated 763 days ago

    Centre issues warning against ‘drip pricing’. What is it?

    The department, managed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, also shared a sample demonstrating how drip pricing applies to a customer.
    Business
    Published 863 days ago

    HT interview: Maratha quota protest not an issue, says Piyush Goyal

    Piyush Goyal said that entire Shiv Sena and the entire NCP is with the BJP. (PTI)
    India News
    Updated 865 days ago

    Wheat procurement : Haryana to set up round-the-clock nakas in border districts

    To deal with this problem, additional chief secretary (ACS-food, civil supplies and consumer affairs) Sumita Misra on Friday requested DGP Shatrujeet Kapur to direct all the superintendents of police to set up round-the-clock nakas in all the bordering districts so that traders may not bring the produce for sale in Haryana mandis. (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 906 days ago

    World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Date, history, significance

    Every year, World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15.
    Lifestyle
    Published 915 days ago

    Centre to launch software to detect dark patterns used by firms on web

    Union government to launch a software to detect dark patterns on the internet, says consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh. (HT Archive)
    India News
    Updated 1054 days ago

    Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans exports: Report

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    Business
    Published 1103 days ago

    Scheme to boost grain storage capacity cleared

    A warehousing network linked to the negotiable warehouse receipt system will allow farmers to use stored commodities as collateral for loans (File photo)
    India News
    Updated 1202 days ago

    You don’t have to share your mobile number with a shopkeeper after a purchase

    Saying that there was a privacy concern too, Singh said that an advisory was issued in the interest of consumers to the retail industry and industry chambers. (File)
    India News
    Updated 1210 days ago

    Wheat procurement in Punjab to end on May 25: Minister

    State government has operationalised 2,780 mandis in the state during the present rabi season: Minister. (ANI File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1211 days ago

    ‘Right to Repair’ portal: Registered brands, eligible devices, all details here

    The portal contains a list of consumer care contact details of all major consumer products manufacturers for quick and convenient reach out for assistance.
    Technology
    Published 1213 days ago

    U.P. developing in line with PM’s mantra of reform, perform, & transform: Piyush Goyal

    MoU for proposed mega textile park inked. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1246 days ago

    Govt curtails appointment of two officers working with ministers Goyal, Irani

    No reason has been cited for the curtailment of either official’s tenure. (Facebook | Representative image)
    India News
    Updated 1252 days ago

    As wheat arrivals pick up, procurement improves in Haryana mandis

    With the arrival of wheat picking up in Haryana mandis, government agencies have now improved the procurement operations. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1253 days ago

    Farmers to get 9% interest if procurement payment delayed: Dushyant

    At a press briefing, Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala said the government’s initiative of transferring procurement payment to the accounts of farmers has worked well. (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1255 days ago

    Haryana growers finding it hard to sell wheat with high moisture content

    Wheat growers in northern districts of Haryana are facing difficulties in selling their produce on the minimum support price (MSP) due to high moisture content. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1258 days ago

    World Consumer Rights Day 2023: History, significance, theme

    The main objective of celebrating World Consumer Rights Day is to ensure that consumers are not subjected to market exploitation.
    World News
    Published 1280 days ago

    'Fake reviews’ on e-commerce websites: Govt may issue guidelines this week

    Representative Image
    Business
    Updated 1394 days ago

    ONDC network starts beta testing with consumers in Bengaluru

    To begin with, consumers can place their orders in two domains - groceries and restaurants through buyer apps participating on the ONDC network. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 1445 days ago

    Daily brief: Centre cautions advertisers against misleading ads

    The Consumer Affairs ministry pointed out that brands related to alcoholic spirits and beverages are being advertised in the form of music CDs, club soda and packaged drinking water.(Representational Image)
    India News
    Updated 1476 days ago

    Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

    (AP)
    India News
    Updated 1489 days ago

    India plans new ‘right to repair’ rule for gadgets

    (AFP)
    India News
    Updated 1523 days ago

    Eateries hint at legal face-off with government over service charge

    Restaurants will not be able to force diners to pay a service charge, according to new gover rules being framed by the government, but eateries aren’t conceding yet. (Representative use)
    India News
    Updated 1563 days ago
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