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.
UPPCL increases Noida helpdesks to 11 under Urban Restructuring Plan, resolves 978 of 1,575 complaints swiftly. New system cuts response time for supply issues to 1-2 hours. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
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.
West Godavari district achieves highest public satisfaction score in Andhra Pradesh. CM Naidu praises Collector Nagarani's governance model. Discover the key factors behind this success.
West Godavari district leads Andhra Pradesh in public satisfaction, scoring 71.0 in the latest District Satisfaction Tracking. CM Naidu praised Collector Nagarani's governance. Discover the key factors behind this success.
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Bihar's Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh mandates on-spot resolution of power complaints in weekly open house. A push for consumer-centric governance in Patna.
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Over 80% of California students pursue higher education for better jobs, but only 20% are satisfied with career guidance. A new report highlights gaps in support and work-based learning. Read the full analysis.
Tata Power is negotiating to buy stakes from Oman, Kuwait funds & ICICI Ventures in Resurgent Power, aiming for 100% ownership. Deal could solidify its position in India's power sector. Read more.
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.
Relationship science shows long-term happiness is built on small, repeatable weeknight rituals like shared meals and emotional check-ins, not grand gestures. Discover the 7 key habits.
The government proposes amendments to allow electricity distribution via shared networks, aiming to cut infrastructure costs and give consumers a choice of suppliers. Read the details.
Scheduled power outages will impact Whitefield and Soladevanahalli areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Russia's Rosatom has delivered a fresh batch of nuclear fuel to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, ensuring uninterrupted power generation. Read more about this crucial energy partnership.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.
Noida's electricity demand is rising by 120 MW yearly, fueled by new residential connections and industrial expansion. The discom is upgrading infrastructure to meet the challenge. Read more.
Hindustan Power inks a Power Supply Agreement with APDCL for 130 MW, boosting Assam's energy security and supporting industrial growth. Read the full details.