Coaching Centre Fined Rs 11 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Ad
The CCPA has imposed a Rs 11 lakh fine on a coaching institute for deceptive advertising about UPSC CSE results. Learn the details and what this means for student rights.
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Karnataka Consumer Forum: Just 3 Cases Pending Now
Karnataka's consumer forum has drastically reduced pending cases to just three, a historic low. Read about the reforms and future plans for consumer justice.
National Consumer Day marked in Chandigarh with digital focus
Chandigarh celebrated National Consumer Day with a focus on online complaint filing and consumer rights. Advocates shared crucial tips for e-commerce, insurance, and cyber safety. Learn how to protect yourself.
US Consumer Confidence Drops Again Despite Strong Jobs
US consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Despite a strong job market, fear and uncertainty are making Americans spend carefully. Explore the economic implications.
National Consumer Day: From Scarcity to Instant Gratification
On National Consumer Day, experts Jisu Ketan Pattanaik & Sumit Kumar Singh explore how digital convenience blurs the line between choice and manipulation. Read their analysis.
IndiGo Glitch Shows Market Duopoly Issue: Gujarat Official
Gujarat's Principal Secretary cites the IndiGo flight disruptions as a case of market duopoly, urging consumer bodies to intervene in sectors like aviation, healthcare, and education to protect users.
CERC's Strategic Reset on National Consumer Day 2025
Ahmedabad's CERC marked National Consumer Day with a new logo, website, and youth-led research. IAS Mona Khandhar highlighted Gujarat's digital grievance redressal. Read more.
Karnataka Consumer Justice: 3-Year Delays, Vacancies Plague Commissions
A Bengaluru resident's 3-year fight for a TV highlights systemic delays in Karnataka's consumer courts. With 50% posts vacant and cases pending for 5-6 years, activists demand urgent reforms for speedy justice.
Digital Justice Spearheads National Consumer Day 2025
National Consumer Day 2025 champions 'Digital Justice' with AI-powered platforms like Samadhan and Grievance Redressal Assessment for faster consumer complaint resolution. Learn how tech is empowering Indian consumers.
AI for DPDPA Compliance Grows, Citizen Tools Lag
India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.
Consumer Court Slaps Cigna TTK for Wrongful Claim Rejection
Noida's consumer court directs Cigna TTK Health Insurance to pay a ₹35,000 claim with interest for wrongly labeling it as fraud. The insurer failed to verify documents properly. #ConsumerRights #HealthInsurance
Limits of India's Consumer Protection Act, 1986
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, gave Indian consumers legal rights. But decades later, its promise remains limited. Explore the gaps in enforcement and the road ahead for consumer justice.
Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation for Water-Adulterated Diesel
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
Consumer Forum fines HDFC Ergo for denying insurance claim
Dharwad Consumer Commission orders HDFC Ergo to pay Rs 2.19 lakh claim with interest, Rs 50k compensation for mental agony. Landmark ruling for policyholders.
Sundargarh consumer court fines store Rs 40k for double billing
A Sundargarh consumer court directed an electronics store to refund Rs 19,999 plus Rs 15,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 costs for negligence after a customer was charged twice for a mobile phone. Read the full story.
Witness in Dharmasthala Burial Case Seeks Police Protection
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
Justice G Radha Rani Heads Telangana Consumer Commission
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
Insurer fined for denying claim over hospital paperwork delay
A Bengaluru consumer commission fined Aditya Birla Health Insurance for rejecting a genuine claim citing hospital's late intimation. The firm must pay Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and compensation.
PNGRB Rolls Out Consumer Protection Rules for Oil & Gas
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduces a comprehensive consumer protection framework for the oil and gas sector, aiming to ensure fair practices and timely grievance redressal. Learn about the new rules and their impact.
Numerology: Birth Dates Under Divine Protection
Discover which birth numbers are believed to be spiritually shielded by divine forces, ancestors, or deities, offering protection from negative energies and black magic. Find out if you are one of them.
Numerology Remedies For Your Birth Date To Ward Off Negativity
Feeling drained by negative energy? Discover powerful Vedic remedies, mantras, and rituals based on your birth date (Moolank) to protect your aura and soul from harmful forces. Act now for spiritual shielding!
Consumer Commission Orders Refund & ₹8k Compensation in Bengaluru Chit Fraud
A Bengaluru shopkeeper cheated in a Dasara chit scheme wins a legal battle. The consumer commission ordered a ₹6,600 refund with interest and ₹8,000 compensation for mental agony. Read the full story.
IndiGo Crisis: DGCA Notices CEO, Massive Flight Cancellations Continue
IndiGo faces DGCA action and passenger outrage as flight cancellations enter day 6. CEO served show cause notice, airline ordered to process refunds. Survey shows 87% passengers favour class action lawsuit.
IndiGo Crisis Highlights Weak Air Passenger Rights in India
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations strand thousands, revealing minimal passenger rights and accountability. Explore the regulatory and consumer protection gaps in India's aviation sector.
Zepto fined ₹7 lakh by CCPA for deceptive pricing practices
India's consumer watchdog CCPA fines quick commerce giant Zepto ₹700,000 for using dark patterns like drip pricing and basket sneaking, violating consumer protection laws. Read the full details.
97% Indian Apps Use Dark Patterns to Scam Users
A shocking audit reveals 97% of major Indian apps use manipulative 'dark patterns' to trick consumers, especially during festive sales. Learn how to spot these e-commerce scams and protect yourself.
Meesho fined ₹10 lakh for selling uncertified walkie-talkies
India's CCPA slaps Meesho with a ₹10 lakh fine for allowing sale of uncertified walkie-talkies, the largest such penalty. The action highlights national security risks and e-commerce accountability.
486 Children Rescued in Mysuru Under Mission Vatsalya
Mysuru district rescues and rehabilitates 486 abandoned children under Mission Vatsalya. Discover how the scheme provides shelter, education, and family-based care. Read the full story.
Consumer Panel Orders Insurer to Settle Rs 51,000 Mediclaim
Noida's District Consumer Commission orders Reliance General Insurance to pay a policyholder's Rs 51,462 claim with interest, ruling that claims cannot be rejected on mere suspicion. Learn about the landmark decision.
Amazon Fined Rs 35,000 by Trichy Consumer Court
Trichy consumer court penalises Amazon for delivering t-shirts instead of a mini projector to a differently-abled customer. Read the full story of the legal battle and the court's order.
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