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‘It was never the AC’: Woman's post reveals surprising cause behind AC failures

Woman shares experience of constant AC issues.
trending
Published on May 29, 2026 04:31 pm IST

Domestic LPG, safety of Indians prioritised: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, March 23,
india news
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 03:27 pm IST

Quote of the day by JFK amid US-Iran tensions: ‘Mankind must end war or…’

Kennedy is also remembered on March 15 because it marks World Consumer Rights Day.
us news
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 01:05 pm IST

Remington recalls over 55,000 hairdryers due to dangerous defect. Here's why

Over 55,000 Remington hairdryers have been recalled over electrocution risk
us news
Published on Aug 15, 2025 01:56 pm IST

Rural economic situation improved, optimistic for future: RBI survey

The Current Situation Index (CSI) improved marginally owing to a broad-based improvement across major survey parameters
india news
Published on Aug 07, 2025 02:21 pm IST

SC seeks responses on consumer 'right to know' about product details plea

The plea sought directions to the authorities to ensure every distributor, and shop owner displayed details related to shop at the entry gate in bold letters.
india news
Published on Oct 07, 2025 02:22 am IST

Subaru windshield settlement: Eligibility and claim process

After a significant settlement over claims of windscreen cracking in some of the carmaker's well-known models, Subaru owners in the US may be eligible for compensation.
us news
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:56 pm IST

India could be among the top 10 Swiss watch markets: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard

Known for its deep expertise in ceramics, Rado has been at the forefront of material innovation for decades.
art culture
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 03:20 pm IST

45 notices issued to coaching centres for misleading ads, 19 fined ₹60 lakh

45 notices issued to coaching centres for misleading ads (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 11:06 pm IST

NCH helps students, aspirants get ₹1 crore refund from coaching centres

Among those who got a refund was a Bengaluru student who received ₹3.5 lakh and a Gujarat student who was granted a refund of ₹8.36 lakh after NCH intervention. (Representative image)
news
Published on Sept 22, 2024 06:28 pm IST

Indian consumers poised to spend more and also extravagantly this festive season

The report highlights the necessity for brands to offer compelling deals and promotions to capture consumer demand. (Representational Image/Pixabay)
business
Published on Sept 10, 2024 02:45 am IST

Govt replenishes onion stock, sells tomatoes at subsidised rate amid price rise

Tomato, onion and potato are three most consumed grocery items. (HT File Photo)
india news
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 02:08 pm IST

Ludhiana court orders biscuit company to pay ₹5k for weight discrepancy

The complaint lodged by the customer on January 28, 2020, is regarding the purchase of a Britannia Good Day 12 pieces packet from a local vendor. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 10, 2024 05:00 am IST

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 on May 05, 2024 08:52 pm IST

Chandigarh: Charging ₹27 extra from passenger costs Uber ₹28,000

Uber India was directed to pay ₹8,000 to the complainant as compensation for causing mental agony and harassment. (HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 08:42 am IST

World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15.
festivals
Published on Mar 14, 2024 12:39 pm IST

National Consumer Rights Day 2023: Date, history and significance

National Consumer Rights Day 2023: Date, history and significance
art culture
Published on Dec 23, 2023 09:53 am IST

Consumer court directs leading retail store to pay ₹7,000 compensation to customer

Consumer court directs leading retail store to pay ₹7,000 compensation to customer (Getty Images)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 11:56 pm IST

March wholesale inflation at record 29-month low of 1.34%

Retail prices cooled to 5.66% in March, the lowest in 15 months. (REUTERS)
india news
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 06:27 pm IST

HC: Dont display verdict allowing service charge on restaurant menus

The court’s clarification came while hearing pleas by the NRAI and the FIHR against the July 4, 2022 guidelines issued by the CCPA that barred restaurants from automatically adding service charges to food bills. (HT Photo)
delhi news
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:47 pm IST

Digital Swiss Gold announces the launch of its DSG mobile app that allows Indian consumers to buy and hold physical gold in Switzerland

The DSG Mobile App
brand stories
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:03 am IST

Consumers fined ₹40 lakh, 20 power theft cases detected in PSPCL raids in Ludhiana

About 1,227 connections were checked in Ludhiana on Tuesday and consumers fined ₹40 lakh for power theft and misuse of electricity meters.
chandigarh news
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 10:57 pm IST

U.S. airlines sitting on $10 billion owed to consumers for cancelled flights, lawmakers say

Many U.S. airlines are cancelling between 60% and 80% of their flights, and under federal law passengers on those flights are entitled to full refunds.
travel
Updated on Apr 18, 2020 12:04 pm IST

AP hikes power tariff for section of domestic consumers by 90 paise per unit

The hike in power tariff will affect only 1.35 lakh consumers out of the total number of 1.45 crore domestic consumers in the state. This is a very marginal hike only for high-end consumers.
india news
Updated on Feb 10, 2020 06:21 pm IST

E-tail: Look at consumer- and employee-interest

According to a research note by CARE Ratings, e-tail accounted for $24 billion, just 3% of the total retail market in 2018, with the latter being dominated by mom-and-pop stores
editorials
Updated on Jan 20, 2020 08:13 pm IST

India has people. It needs consumers

An economy’s growth is measured from the supply side.
business
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 07:23 am IST

Consumers must brace for power tariff hike to make up for PSPCL’s ₹1,420 cr coal washing charges

chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 15, 2019 07:59 am IST

India’s growth slowdown set to deepen as consumers buckle

While the slowdown last quarter reflects, for the most part, a slump in investment before the election, high-frequency indicators since then suggest the economy’s lack of momentum has persisted.
business
Updated on Jun 23, 2020 08:38 pm IST

Consumers pay the price for disregard of fire norms

Whether it is Delhi or Mumbai, Jaipur or Surat, when it comes to fire safety, the story is the same — there is utter disregard for fire safety by those who are supposed to comply with the law, as well as those who have the responsibility of enforcing the law.
india news
Published on May 27, 2019 04:07 am IST

The Taste With Vir: The rise of consumers, the end of competition in aviation and telecom

Vir Sanghvi speaks about both the telecom and aviation industry boom and how with the fall of competition, consumers have risen.
lifestyle
Updated on Apr 24, 2019 04:01 pm IST
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