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CCPA takes suo moto cognizance against 5 Delhi restaurants for non-refund
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken suo moto action against five restaurants Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos, and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation for failing to refund mandatory service charges despite judgment held by Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, the M
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Centre notifies rules to strengthen road safety and fairness in traffic en
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
These rules make it mandatory for all radar-based speed measurement equipment to be verified and stamped by Legal Metrology authorities. This will ensure that such devices are accurate, calibrated and legally compliant, thereby enhancing transparency, public trust and enforcement integrity.
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Centre frames draft rules for gas meters under the Legal Metrology (Genera
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade practices and ensuring accurate measurement in gas usage by framing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
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Rules mandates gas meters to undergo testing, verification and stamping pr
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade practices, and ensuring accurate gas usage measurement by framing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Celebrates 25 Years of Gold Hallmarking at GJ
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9: The Indian gems and jewellery industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Minister of New & Renewable Energy, graced the prestigious India Gem & Jewell
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Pralhad Joshi writes to Health Minister JP Nadda urging action against sel
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has written to Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare JP Nadda urging action against the selling of "fake and adulterated paneer in markets".
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"Karnataka has become laboratory of appeasement politics": Prahlad Joshi s
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi on Thursday slammed the Karnataka government over the proposed four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts and the resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill and accused the Congress of engaging in "appe
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BIS cracks down on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Consumer Affairs Ministry said in a statement that to curb the distribution of non-compliant products through e-commerce platforms, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted search and seizure operations in cities like Lucknow, Gurugram, and Delhi.
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Government aims to cut logistics costs with National Logistics Policy, PM
Updated : 1 year ago IST
With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the government's focus on infrastructure development, the warehousing and logistics sector is seen as a key driver of economic growth. This was stated by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energ
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Prahlad Joshi inaugurates the seventh edition of The Pulses Conclave 2025
Updated : 1 year ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 17: Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public, Distribution and Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, inaugurated the seventh edition of The Pulses Conclave 2025 (TPC2025) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maid
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AI-enabled consumer helpline system set up, gives sector-wise analysis of
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Department of Consumer Affairs has set-up an AI-enabled National Consumer Helpline (NCH) system that offers sector-wise analysis of grievances.
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Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in lab
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the decision ensures a smooth transition for compliance with labelling amendments, providing businesses with sufficient time to adapt.
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