Government raises onion buffer stock purchase price 24% to Rs 15.80/kgThe government has set a higher onion procurement price at Rs 15.80 per kg, a step designed to uplift farmers and regulate market rates eff...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
31 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Govt examining possibility to introduce standard packaging for cooking oilThe Department of Consumer Affairs is looking into standard pack sizes for cooking oils. Industry bodies raised concerns about many differe...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
PM Modi promised achhe din, but delivered hard times, says SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that recent increases in petrol and diesel prices are ...
25 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Govt expands scope of GATC, enables verification of CNG, LNG and hydrogen dispensersThe Centre has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, to expand verification infrastructure for weights...
24 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI productsSingapore is planning to introduce "nutrition labels" for AI products. These labels will inform users about intended uses and limitations. ...
20 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-g...
15 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Quality consciousness key to global competitiveness, says consumer affairs secretaryConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged Indian manufacturers to make quality standards central to operations to strengthen global comp...
12 May, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
India seeks greater role in global international space normsIndia is actively seeking a greater influence in setting international standards for the burgeoning space sector. As global experts convene...
08 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Bharat Khera assumes charge as MSME SecretaryWith over three decades of administrative experience, he previously served in key roles at the Centre, including in the Ministry of Defence...
01 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Policy flip-flops blur US stance on China ahead of Trump-Xi meetPresident Donald Trump's second term China policy faces challenges. Initial tariff hikes did not yield desired concessions from Beijing. Re...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable, says Jaishankar amid West Asia situationIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly backed safe and unimpeded maritime shipping. He stated that attacks on merchant...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
'Indian flagged vessel Green Asha safely reaches JNPA after crossing Strait of Hormuz': Union Shipping Ministry"No incident involving Indian flagged vessels or Indian seafarers has been reported in the past 24 hours. The Indian flagged vessel Green A...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Counterfeit goods, expiry tampering a 'very huge problem', says Consumer Affairs SecretaryCounterfeit products and altered expiry dates present a significant challenge. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare highlighted the ongoi...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
MSMEs need to become more proactive: Consumer affairs secretaryAddressing a conference here, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare noted that India is poised to become the third largest economy in the ...
29 May, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Govt allows onion exports to Bangladesh, Mauritius, Bahrain, BhutanThe government granted permission for traders to export 54,760 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, Mauritius, Bahrain, and Bhutan until March 31...
22 Feb, 2024, 05.40 PM IST