India Launches Women's Support Centre in Toronto
The Indian Consulate in Toronto launches a One Stop Centre for Women to aid distressed Indian nationals facing abuse, legal issues, and family conflict. Get help via 24/7 helpline.
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Consumer Helpline Recovers Rs 45 Crore in 2025
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 HC Rules Consumer Courts Can Hear Chit Fund Disputes
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.
India's Consumer Market Splits: Premium vs Value Segments
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.
Bengaluru suicide data: 7 deaths daily since 2022
Shocking data reveals 9,450 suicides in Bengaluru from 2022-2025, averaging 7 per day. Experts cite stress, lack of coping skills. Learn the causes and where to seek help.
Bengaluru: 9,450 Suicide Deaths Since 2022, Hanging Top Method
Shocking data reveals 9,450 suicides in Bengaluru from 2022 to Nov 2025, averaging 7 daily. Experts cite stress, lack of coping skills. Learn the warning signs and where to seek help.
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.
Chennai man dies in third suicide attempt from Ambattur flyover
A 35-year-old man in Chennai died after jumping from an Ambattur flyover. Police reveal this was his third suicide attempt since 2015, highlighting severe mental stress. Help is available.
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.
Over 2,000 to attend Mandya food safety event on Jan 9
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 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.
Stop Cyber Fraud: Act in the Golden Hour to Freeze Money
Digital payment fraud is rising. Learn the crucial 'Golden Hour' window of 30-120 minutes to freeze stolen funds via the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in. Act fast to recover your money.
Nashik woman loses Rs 1.4 lakh in WhatsApp APK scam
A 43-year-old woman in Nashik lost Rs 1.4 lakh after clicking a malicious WhatsApp APK file. The scam began with a search for a hospital's phone number. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
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.
Bengaluru Police 112 Integrated with Ola, Uber for Safety
Bengaluru Police partners with Ola & Uber, integrating 112 emergency helpline into apps. Riders & drivers can now share real-time location & trip details directly with police for quicker response.
Bengaluru Police 112 Helpline Now Integrated with Ola, Uber Apps
Bengaluru Police partners with Ola and Uber, integrating emergency helpline 112 into their apps. Riders and drivers can now share real-time location and trip details directly with police for quicker response.
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.
Trichy woman dies by suicide after fight over Christmas shopping
A 25-year-old woman in Trichy died by suicide following an argument with her husband about Christmas purchases. Police investigation underway. If you need help, call TN health helpline 104.
Delhi PWD installs stray dog helpline signs on major roads
Delhi PWD mandates helpline signage on key roads for stray dog complaints, following a Supreme Court directive. Aim is faster reporting and response to improve public safety.
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.
Hubballi family loses valuables on train, faces GRP complaint hurdles
A family from Hubballi lost luggage worth Rs 60,000 on Himachal Express. Their complaint faced jurisdiction issues between Ambala, Delhi, and Hubballi GRP. Read about the travel security concerns.
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.
Telangana TSPSC Group 3 Final Result 2025 Out
Telangana TSPSC has declared the Group 3 final result 2025. Check your selection status online at tgpsc.gov.in using your hall ticket number. Details on vacancies and helpline inside.
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