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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
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
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.
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.
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.
France honours Ravi Deecee, MD of DC Books, with the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for promoting French literature in Malayalam and cultural diplomacy. Read about the ceremony and his legacy.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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's massive flight cancellations strand thousands, revealing minimal passenger rights and accountability. Explore the regulatory and consumer protection gaps in India's aviation sector.
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.
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.
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.
The French Embassy in India honors the Indian Navy on its special day, highlighting growing maritime cooperation and the strategic Indo-French partnership. Read more about this diplomatic gesture.
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.
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.
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.
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
Ranga Reddy consumer commission mandates holiday resort to refund ₹1.8 lakh with interest and compensation for failing to honor membership commitment. Learn your consumer rights!