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In a major push for accountability, India's CCPA has penalized 31 coaching institutes with over Rs 1.39 crore in fines for running misleading ad campaigns. Over 60 notices were served to centers...
India's National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has demonstrated its efficiency by returning more than ₹52 crore to consumers in just nine months. By settling 79,521 complaints across 31 diverse sectors,...
The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department of Chhattisgarh has issued instructions to provide kerosene under the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ration card holders with gas...
The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Department of Chhattisgarh has issued instructions to provide kerosene under the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ration cardholders with gas...
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding India's E20 petrol policy. The hearing, set for September 1, 2025, will address challenges to the government's...
If you regularly use bike taxis or taxis for your commute to the office, college, or for short distances, you've likely heard of Rapido. However, Rapido sometimes runs misleading advertisements that...
In a sweeping enforcement drive, India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued show-cause notices to six online marketplaces accused of peddling banned wireless transmitting devices...
In a significant move to enhance consumer protection and combat telecom fraud, the Indian government has mandated that all new mobile phones sold in the country must come with the 'Sanchar Saathi'...
The Indian government has mandated the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi application on all new smartphones manufactured or imported into the country. This directive, issued by the Department of...
In a decisive move to safeguard young consumers, India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined e-commerce giant Snapdeal ₹5 lakh for allowing substandard toys on its platform. The...
When shopping on Flipkart, consumers encounter the Protect Promise Fee, an additional charge that often sparks curiosity. This fee, which can range from ₹19 to ₹149 depending on the product, might...
Ahead of the festive season, Amazon and Flipkart have announced their sales events. These sales offer substantial discounts, making them a highly anticipated opportunity for consumers to purchase new...
In response to mounting public anger over hidden costs, Minister Prahlad Joshi on Saturday instructed regulators to investigate whether Agoda and rival platforms are pocketing cancellation fees far...