Digital gold and silver players form self-regulatory body for greater consumer protectionIndia's digital precious metals industry has launched the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory bo...
11 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar allyAmerican construction unions are now key players in building the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. They are partnering with ...
02 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
UK tenancy rule change from May 1, 2026: Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions, Here’s four other changes for tenants in the United KingdomThe UK's Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, significantly overhauls tenant protections. Key changes include abolishing 'no-fault' ...
01 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
NCH receives 3,000 GST-related complaints post tax cuts: Consumer Affairs SecretaryThe National Consumer Helpline has received nearly 3,000 GST-related complaints since reduced taxes were implemented. The Consumer Affairs ...
30 Sep, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
Over 12000 complaints about misleading advertisements on TV received in 4 years: GovernmentThe portal where consumers can lodge complaints relating to misleading advertisements was launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs in...
05 Feb, 2021, 07.44 PM IST
ASCI bans surrogate advertising of 12 liquor companies"All these advertisements were found to be in violation of the ASCI code, as advertisers failed to convince the Consumer Complaints Council...
18 Jan, 2021, 04.29 PM IST
64 advertisements withdrawn for not following code: Advertising Standards Council of India"COVID-19 related claims, as well as misleading education claims, continued to dominate the kind of complaints we received at ASCI during t...
12 Nov, 2020, 12.39 PM IST
Indian and international advertising bodies back Tanishq, call for safe environmentThe Tanishq commercial for its Ekatvam line of jewellery, showing a Muslim household celebrating a baby shower for their Hindu daughter-in-...
15 Oct, 2020, 10.19 AM IST
AAAI condemns targeting of Tanishq ad, calls it matter of great concernThe Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) on Wednesday condemned the targeting of Tanishq and its employees for its recent ad th...
14 Oct, 2020, 05.10 PM IST
ASCI pulls up HUL, Ola, Vodafone, others for misleading adsThe Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) evaluated 290 complaints in the month.
10 May, 2018, 04.49 PM IST
ASCI upholds decision on 'misleading' advertisement by Bharti Airtel promoting 4G servicesAirtel had in August announced plans to complete the roll-out of services in 296 towns in all 14 circles where it has 4G airwaves.
27 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
ASCI upholds complaints against 40 misleading ads in AprilPernod Ricard and Amity University are among 40 entities which have been pulled up by advertising industry watchdog ASCI in April for misle...
24 Jun, 2013, 06.09 PM IST
ASCI introduces new steps to eradicate misleading advertisementsAdvertising Standards Council of India said it has introduced several steps to ensure faster action against violators of its code and guide...
23 May, 2013, 05.52 PM IST
- ASCI to take prompt action against ads against public interest
As per the SPI initiative, advertisements which are seen as in serious breach of ASCI's code will now be required to be withdrawn immediate...
02 Apr, 2013, 03.35 PM IST
- ASCI pulls up Emami, Havells for misleading advertisements
ASCI has pulled up 11 companies, including FMCG firm Emami and electrical goods maker Havells, during November 2012 for misleading advertis...
05 Feb, 2013, 06.42 PM IST
- Advertisment body upholds complaint against Red Label, 8 others
Complaints against nine out of 14 advertisements, including those of Brooke Bond Red Label Natural Care were upheld for violation of code o...
12 Jul, 2012, 10.28 PM IST
- ASCI to take up intra-industry complaints on fast track
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Monday said it will introduce a fast track redressal procedure.
29 Aug, 2011, 06.24 PM IST