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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

Published 114 days ago

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

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 310 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)

Published 453 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)

Published 528 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.

Published 539 days ago

Why the AirSewa grievance portal needs an urgent reboot

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Published 558 days ago

Govt to ramp up benchmarking campaign

The government has made a list of eight items. (Sunil Saxena/HT Photo)

Updated 702 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.

Published 801 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)

Updated 804 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)

Updated 845 days ago

World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15.

Published 854 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)

Updated 993 days ago

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

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Published 1041 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)

Updated 1141 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)

Updated 1149 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)

Updated 1149 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.

Published 1151 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)

Updated 1184 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)

Updated 1190 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)

Updated 1191 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)

Updated 1194 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)

Updated 1197 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.

Published 1219 days ago

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

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Updated 1333 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)

Published 1384 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)

Updated 1414 days ago

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

(AP)

Updated 1427 days ago

India plans new ‘right to repair’ rule for gadgets

(AFP)

Updated 1462 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)

Updated 1502 days ago

Eateries, govt lock horns on service charge

Restaurateurs have asserted that a service charge on the food bill is not “illegal”. Service charge is a global practice, according to eateries. (HT PHOTO.)

Updated 1502 days ago

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