Consumer Forum Slaps Bank for Unfair Credit Card Practice
Dharwad consumer forum fines HDFC Bank Rs 50,000 for issuing three cards for one application, calling it a deficiency in service. Read the full verdict.
Dharwad consumer forum fines HDFC Bank Rs 50,000 for issuing three cards for one application, calling it a deficiency in service. Read the full verdict.
Karnataka High Court's Dharwad bench identifies ambiguity in amended Hindu Succession Act Section 6, calls on Union govt to safeguard rights of widows, mothers. Read the full analysis.
Rangayana Dharwad's 6-day theatre festival features plays by three Rangayana units and a historical Gandhi photo exhibition. Inaugurated by Director Venkataramana Attal, it runs daily at 6pm. Join the cultural celebration!
ISKCON Hubli-Dharwad celebrated Vaikuntha Ekadashi with grand rituals, Laksharchana, and cultural performances. Read about the divine festivities and the vibrant dance drama 'Krishna Charitamrutham'.
Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Jyoti Patil announced an all-party delegation, led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, will meet CM Siddaramaiah in January. The meeting aims to finalize a land exchange deal involving the Old Court premises and HDMC land for a law uni
Ahmedabad consumer commission orders InterMiles to pay Rs 1.85 lakh to a frequent flyer for cancelling his loyalty points without proper notice. Read the full case details.
Congress and Dharwad Dhwani protest the relocation of Aadhaar services from Dharwad to Hubballi, citing public inconvenience. Read about the demonstrations and demands.
Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu GRJ inaugurated a new UIDAI Aadhaar service centre in Hubballi's Keshwapur. The centre offers registration, updates, and corrections, addressing high demand from Dharwad's student population. Learn about the services and k
A Mumbai consumer commission dismissed a law student's complaint against a court registrar for delay in providing certified copies, ruling he is not a 'consumer'. Read the full details.
Mumbai consumer commission rules litigants are not 'consumers' of court services. Fees for certified copies are statutory levies, not commercial consideration. Read the full analysis.
Ernakulam Consumer Commission directs Finisyer Kuries to refund ₹8.25 lakh with interest to a senior citizen after abrupt closure. The firm must also pay compensation for mental agony. Read the full details of the landmark order.
A Chandigarh consumer commission has directed a telecom provider to refund Rs 12,729 and pay Rs 7,000 compensation for providing a faulty broadband connection. Read how the resident fought and won.
Over 50 HDMC corporators & officials on a 'study tour' to Indore & Ahmedabad, costing ~Rs 1 lakh each, face public backlash for lack of transparency and timing during a funds crisis. Details inside.
SVYM's 'Walk Within' journey, a 5-day silent walk through rural Karnataka, commenced in Dharwad. Founder Dr. R Balasubrahmaniam explains it's an inner journey to understand India's villages and traditions. #RuralIndia #SelfDiscovery
India's National Consumer Helpline resolved over 67,000 complaints and secured refunds worth Rs 45 crore in 2025, with e-commerce leading grievances. Learn how to seek help.
Telangana High Court upholds consumer forum's order for a chit fund company to pay a homemaker Rs 10 lakh, ruling such disputes are maintainable under consumer law. A landmark decision for middle-class investors.
A Delhi consumer panel orders a Daryaganj nursing home to pay Rs 20 lakh compensation to a woman who lost fertility due to misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Read the full story.
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
The closure of Dharwad's Aadhaar Seva Kendra forces residents to travel to Hubballi for services. Over 100 daily users now face delays and inconvenience. Read more.
India's consumer market is undergoing a major split, with premium and value segments growing while the middle shrinks. Discover what's driving this trend and what it means for businesses.
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.
Ranga Reddy consumer commission holds insurer & TPA guilty for illegal mediclaim deduction. Ordered ₹19,535 refund with 9% interest & ₹15,000 compensation. Read the full verdict.
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.
Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya suspends constables Sangamesh Sagar and Chandrakant Rathod for negligence in the Manya honour killing case. An inquiry is pending.
Over 2,000 people expected at Mandya's Food Safety Day on Jan 9. Event aims to raise awareness through 14 departmental stalls. Chairman H Krishna urges collective effort.
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.
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.
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.