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Seven more districts added in 6th phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold j
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
The move is part of the phased implementation of mandatory hallmarking being carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards to ensure the purity of gold jewellery and protect consumer interests.
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India's LPG prices still lower than neighbours despite price hike
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Despite the Rs 60 increase in the Domestic 14.2 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder, LPG prices in India remain lower than in several neighbouring countries, people familiar with the matter told ANI. On Saturday, 14.2 kg cylinder prices were increased by Rs 60, costing about Rs 913 in
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CCPA imposes Rs 15 lakh penalty on Delhi coaching institute for misleading
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed a final order imposing a penalty of Rs 15 lakh on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for issuing misleading advertisements in relation to the Civil Services Examination (CSE), 2023. The Authority observed that the Institute deliberately
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CCPA takes action against E-commerce entities for selling toys that violat
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), led by Chief Commissioner Mrs Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Mr. Anupam Mishra, has issued a final order against Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) for the sale of toys that fail to conform to mandatory BIS Standards.
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CCPA takes action against Snapdeal, imposes Rs 5 lakh penalty for sale of
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5,00,000 on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) "for engaging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements by facilitating the sale of non-BIS compliant toys" on its platform
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Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat should address ownership structure,
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The committee should address some matters such as ownership structure and voting rights of promoters as these continue to dampen private sector and foreign investor participation, ICRA said in its report. Finance Minister had said, the High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will c
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Budget 2026: High-level committee on Banking to be set up for India's next
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"I propose setting up a 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'", to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India's next phase of growth, while safeguarding financial stability, inclusion and consumer protection," she said, in her 90-minute-long Budget speech.
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Policy focus on innovation & stability and consumer protection to support
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The policy focus on maintaining a balance between consumer protection, innovation, and a prudent regulatory approach will help support long-term economic growth in India, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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India's New Diamond Rule: Only a Natural Diamond Can Be Called a Diamond
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has long faced challenges due to the use of multiple, inconsistent, and often confusing terms to describe diamonds and their alternatives--particularly across digital and e-commerce platforms. In the absence of a
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CCPA cracks down on illegal walkie-talkie sales online; fines Amazon, Flip
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The action followed the identification of over 16,970 non-compliant walkie-talkie listings across platforms. Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, JioMart, Meta (Facebook Marketplace), Talk Pro, Chimiya, MaskMan Toys, India Mart, TradeIndia, Antri
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CCPA cracks down on restaurants for illegal service charges, takes action
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the CCPA, investigations triggered by consumer complaints received through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) revealed that several restaurants were automatically adding service charges, often around 10 per cent, to food bills without customer consent. Such practices directly
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CCPA imposes Rs 11 lakh fine on coaching institute for misleading UPSC res
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the official statement, the institute had advertised claims such as "7 in Top 10 & 79 in Top 100 selections in CSE 2023" and "39 in Top 50 selections in CSE 2022", prominently featuring the names, photographs, and ranks of successful candidates.
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