Rs 30 carry bag charge costs shop Rs 26,000: Gurgaon Consumer Commission orders compensation to customerConsumer commission acts big on charging money for carry bags, tells shop to pay Rs 15,000 for mental harassment, pain and agony and Rs 11,...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Man paid Rs 42.63 lakh for a new house, but cracks, leaks and seepage appeared; Court orders builder to pay Rs 25 lakhA Kerala consumer commission has ordered a builder to pay Rs 25 lakh after finding serious defects in a residential house. The compensation...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
"Serious allegations": SAD's Harsimrat Badal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wifeThe National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister's wife. These allegations invo...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
UP Gangsters Act is stillborn: Supreme Court“After defining gang, which includes commission of the offences listed under sub-clauses (i) to (xxv) and defining gangster as a member or ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu unveils major power reforms: 50,000 new agri Connections, over 12,500 jobsBy the year 2026-2027, Tamil Nadu is set to enhance its agricultural sector by providing fifty thousand new electricity connections. Alongs...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
'Stillborn law': Supreme Court finds fault with UP Gangsters Act, says prone to misuseThe Supreme Court has declared the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act stillborn. This 1986 law is prone to misuse against unsuspecting citizens. T...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on medical rights for same-sex partnersThe Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's year-long delay in responding to a key petition. This plea seeks legal recognition for same-se...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
CCI relaxes commitment norms, extends filing window to 60 daysThe Commission has eased the timeline for preliminary considerations of applications by it to 15 working days from the current seven. Also,...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
California tightens tire rules: New standards could save drivers money but eliminate many tiresThe California regulatory board has officially sanctioned fresh guidelines aimed at enhancing replacement tire energy efficiency. Stricter ...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Pledged gold jewellery stolen in bank robbery: Will bank repay full gold value, including making charges? Consumer commission answersA man from Tumkur in Karnataka opened 2 gold loan accounts at a Canara Bank branch by pledging 2 items of gold each under both, in August 2...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
EU 'welcomes' Apple steps to comply with digital rulesThe European Commission on Tuesday welcomed changes made by Apple to its rules for app developers to address charges of breaking the bloc's...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EUThe company last year changed App Store rules and fees in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barr...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- Responsible freedom
Freedom is a cherished virtue, yet it can be easily abused by individuals. Philosopher Paul described this internal conflict, questioning w...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance payout denied after his name and age mismatched in records; son fought in consumer commission and won Rs 2.5 lakhA deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance claim, rejected by the insurer over mismatched name and age records, has been upheld by the C...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
SC notice to Centre, states on plea to confiscate property of offenders in paper leak casesThe Supreme Court is seeking government responses on confiscating offender property in exam paper leak cases. A Public Interest Litigation ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Election black money cases must be probed faster, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court mandated swift conclusion of criminal cases involving election-related black money. Authorities must report cash seizures...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.57 PM IST