Ministry of Consumer Affairs: News
21 Oct 2024
Delhi'Kanda Express' brings 1,600 tons of onions to Delhi
In a bid to tackle skyrocketing onion prices, the Indian government has launched an unusual initiative, "Kanda Express."
14 Sep 2024
Indian GovernmentModi government's subsidized onion scheme eases price burden on consumers
The Indian government's subsidized onion sale initiative, launched on September 5, has successfully reduced onion prices in several major cities.
19 May 2024
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingThree prominent Indian ministries unite to regulate misleading digital ads
Three high-profile Indian ministries are collaborating to form an inter-ministerial taskforce, according to HT Mint.
20 Sep 2023
Anil KapoorDelhi HC grants protection of Anil Kapoor's personality rights
The Delhi High Court passed an interim John Doe order (orders directed against persons/groups that aren't identifiable) on Wednesday, protecting the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor.
22 May 2023
Narendra ModiPM Narendra Modi conferred highest honor of Fiji
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest honor of Fiji on Monday.
05 May 2023
IndiaRight to Repair policy: What vehicle owners need to know
Are you worried about how getting your car/bike repaired at a local service center may affect the manufacturer's warranty? Fret not as the new 'Right to Repair' policy will allow you to do just that, without any repercussions.
04 Mar 2023
Central GovernmentGold jewelry sale with HUID mandatory; 1-year jail for violation
The Central government has made Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID)-based hallmarking for gold jewelry and artifacts mandatory in the country from April 1.
24 May 2022
Consumer CourtCentre calls meeting with restaurant body over 'forced' service charge
Following consumer complaints, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) lambasted restaurants for forcing consumers to pay service charges "often fixed at arbitrarily high rates."
22 Oct 2020
MumbaiOnions retailing Rs. 100/kg in Mumbai, Pune; import norms relaxed
As heavy rainfall has led to a shortage of onion, prices of the staple vegetable have soared to Rs. 100 per kilogram in some markets in Mumbai and Pune.
17 Nov 2019
Ram Vilas PaswanDelhi's tap water is most unsafe, Mumbai's best: Study
Tap water in Delhi is the most unsafe for drinking among several metro cities and state capitals, a government study has found.
28 Jun 2019
Andhra PradeshExplained: What is Centre's 'One Nation One Ration Card' plan
The Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is taking concrete steps to minimize corruption and ensure welfare schemes reach the last person in the queue.
19 Apr 2019
ChandigarhBata charges customer Rs. 3 for carry-bag, fined Rs. 9,000
A leading shoe firm has been asked to pay Rs. 9,000 to a customer for deficiency in services.
22 Nov 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra government to make food adulteration non-bailable offense
Maharashtra government today said it would make food adulteration a non-bailable offense and provide for life-term to the offenders.
03 Nov 2017
IndiaWorld Food India: Modi lauds India's role in food processing
PM Modi inaugurated the three-day World Food India, 2017.
25 Jul 2017
ChandigarhPDS foodgrains subsidy to have LPG-like transfer model
Soon, public distribution system (PDS) of subsidized foodgrains will get a new transfer scheme model as that of LPG.
11 Apr 2017
IndiaFood wastage: Government to fix portion sizes in restaurants
Attempting to reduce food wastage, government of India is preparing to legally notify portion sizes served in restaurants and star hotels.
17 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaChanges galore in Mumbai
Fake cops at railway station in Mira Road making a living by forcing people to pay fines have been unmasked.
