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Retail inflation at 4.8 per cent highest in 12 yrs of Modi govt: Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged rising retail inflation, citing El Nino and natural calamities as causes. He stated efforts are u...- Centre tightens e-commerce sales rules, puts ‘fake’ discounts on watchNew e-commerce rules will mandate displaying prior prices alongside discounts. Platforms must clearly identify sponsored listings and avoid...
- Government amends e-commerce rules to check price manipulation, dark patterns, fake sponsored listingsNew e-commerce rules will take effect from January 1, 2027. These amendments aim to strengthen consumer protection and transparency in onli...
- Canada’s tariff counterpunch: Where Ottawa is hitting Donald Trump’s AmericaCanada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of American goods. These measures target sectors like steel, dairy, and appliances, ...
- Government sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in 10 days to cool pricesThe government has sold approximately four thousand tonnes of buffer onions. This subsidized sale is occurring across seventeen cities to c...
- Finance Ministry notifies norms allowing e-commerce firms to maintain inventory only for exportsIndia has relaxed FDI rules for e-commerce exports, allowing foreign-funded e-commerce companies to hold inventory if the goods are made in...
- Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Turning Ambition into Scalable Action | Industry RoundtableIndustry experts convened to emphasize the need for advancing plastics circularity throughout India and the Asia Pacific region. They ident...
- Sugar dealers’ stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoar...
- Grand Canyon flash flood kills two as search continues for missing hikerA powerful flash flood swept through Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend. Rescuers found the bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at ...
- Economy Stable Despite Global Turbulence; El Nino Risks Loom: Finance Ministry reportIndia's economic activity and external position show relative stability amid global risks. Domestic demand continues to support economic ac...
- India mandates IST as common time reference; gives 180-day window for complianceNew rules mandate Indian Standard Time as the single national reference. These rules will come into force 180 days after their official gaz...
- In Graphics: Kitchen basket inflation is backEdible oils and eggs are also seeing higher prices. Demand for most commodities is elevated amid the onset of the festival season, even as ...
- Govt flags off NCCF, NAFED vans to sell onions at Rs 35 per kgThe government is also using rail and road networks to move buffer onions from producing regions to major consumption centres.
- Centre starts onion sale in capital at Rs 35/kg, 44% below market priceThe government has started selling onions from its buffer stock at Rs 35 per kg. This move aims to provide relief to consumers and control ...
- Onion prices may rise further? 30% of Centre’s buffer stock damaged, Kanda Express sent to Delhi as kharif crop faces delayIndia's summer onion buffer stock has suffered considerable setbacks due to unexpected rainfall, leading to roughly thirty percent of onion...
- Onion supply comfortable to meet domestic demand in coming months: GovtGovernment assures ample onion supply for upcoming months. Robust production and buffer stocks support domestic demand. Targeted market int...
- Sugar prices rise over Rs 1 per kg for second consecutive day to Rs 65 amid festive demandRetail sugar prices increased for a second day due to higher festive demand. Ex-mill rates have fallen significantly after the government a...
- Sugar prices rise by nearly Re 1 per kg to about Rs 64Sugar prices rose by nearly Re 1 per kg to Rs 63.97 in the retail market on August 25, despite recent government steps to curb the surge. T...
- Riding the 'Kanda Express': Government ships 800 tonnes of buffer onions to Delhi at steep 36% discountThe Central Government will supply onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi. This initiative aims to shield consumers from soaring retail prices and...
- Junk food, screens, paper leaks: Rajasthan HC takes Gen Z, Gen Alpha issues to courtRajasthan High Court took suo motu notice of issues affecting young generations. The court banned junk food sales near schools and mandated...
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