Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal KhattarIndia is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear powe...
31 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Delhi Chakka Jam live updates: Why drivers are on strike today in NCR; Check areas affected in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and NCRDelhi Chakka Jam News: A three-day transport strike has started today across Delhi-NCR. Commercial vehicle drivers are protesting rising fu...
21 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Sameer Dalal warns Indian markets may lag as oil import costs riseIndian markets face headwinds from elevated crude oil prices, unlike the US which benefits from exports. Market expert Sameer Dalal warns t...
11 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
The politics of 'Thalapathy': How Vijay’s films built the image of a people’s leaderTamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu was not sudden. For years, his films positioned him as a protector of th...
08 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher Noam Chomsky: ‘All over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is…’Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist and critic, warns that societal pressures from media and culture encourage passivity, making individuals ...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Is the Indian middle class dream over? Saurabh Mukherjea on the 3 forces crushing your futureIndia's middle class is in deep trouble. Education no longer guarantees prosperity. Jobs are disappearing, especially in IT. Wages are not ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says GovtIndia is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fue...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.08 AM 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
Government to pass on benefit to consumers if oil prices riseThe minister said there have been allegations that the government is keeping the money earned through excise duty in the treasury, which is...
14 Mar, 2016, 05.02 PM IST
Budget 2016: Government may hike PSF fund by 80% to Rs 900 croreSince the purpose of the PSF was to protect consumers, the fund was recently shifted to the Consumer Affairs Ministry, which will monitor i...
21 Feb, 2016, 11.08 AM IST
JK Govt to reconstitute State Consumer Protection CouncilThe Minister said that the meetings of Price Committee shall be conducted on monthly basis so that measures are taken to regulate the price.
13 Mar, 2015, 03.14 PM IST
Raise budget for consumer welfare activities: Parliamentary Consultative panelThe committee discussed about the government's proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Act and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act.
11 Dec, 2014, 10.44 PM IST
- Credit Airport Development Fee to Consumer Fund: Consumer Affairs Ministry
An estimate, tabled in the Rajya Sabha, said that Rs 1481.72 crore was collected as DF before the regulator gave formal approval to the DIA...
01 Jan, 2012, 04.31 PM IST