Student wins Rs 5000 compensation and a refund with 9% interest after hostel served sub-standard food and neglected room maintenance; Kangra district consumer commission orderWhen Mr Rawat from Doonga Bazaar, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh came to Noida, Uttar Pradesh to study B.Tech at IILM University, Greater Noida, ...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Seat booking amount not returned despite student joining another college: Engineering college in Kerala ordered to pay Rs 43,000; refund delayed for 3 yearsA Kerala consumer commission has ordered Mangalam College of Engineering in Kottayam to refund Rs 30,000 in seat booking fees to a student'...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
'Lucky' locket buyer loses business and falls sick after purchase: Hyderabad jeweller who promised prosperity ordered to pay Rs 10 lakhA Hyderabad jewellery shop that sold a Rs 1.16 lakh lucky stone locket energised through Vedic rituals has been ordered to pay over Rs 11 l...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Consumer forum asks dealer to replace faulty car with E20-compliant model, orders Rs 1 lakh payoutA consumer commission ordered a Maruti Suzuki dealer to replace a defective car. The vehicle was sold 16 months old and had recurring engin...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
RedBus, travel co ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation after man's Rs 600 ticket was cancelled 17 minutes before departureA consumer commission found RedBus and Bharmani Travels jointly responsible for a cancelled bus ticket. The complainant's ticket was cancel...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Kota kidney damage victims seek euthanasia or treatment in plea to PresidentFive women demand euthanasia after suffering kidney damage post C-section surgeries. They allege negligence and substandard drugs caused th...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Rs 1 lakh flagship phone starts overheating within 2 weeks: Buyer denied replacement during warranty wins full refund from Flipkart, Samsung and othersA Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart, Samsung, its authorised service centre, and the third-party seller to jointly either rep...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Amazon delivered wrong shoes and denied refund: Kerala customer wins nearly Rs 10000 payoutA Kerala consumer commission has ordered Amazon to refund Rs 1,945.30 and pay Rs 8,000 as compensation to a Kannur engineer who ordered bla...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Cyclospora parasite outbreak: America's 'Chief elder officer' has just shared how to protect yourself and your loved ones from 'explosive diarrhea'A parasitic infection causing severe watery diarrhea is spreading across thirty-one United States states. Neal K. Shah, America's Chief Eld...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
UP RERA to facilitate GST refund for homebuyers, warns builders against excess levyUP RERA has issued new guidelines for homebuyers seeking GST refunds. Eligible homebuyers can now claim excess GST collected through the GS...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Will filing your ITR early get you a faster income tax refund? Here's what really determines the processing timeFiling income tax returns early increases processing likelihood but does not guarantee faster refunds. Successful e-verification and matchi...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
What happens if you miss July 31, 2026, ITR filing deadline? Why you should not miss this due dateThe belated Income Tax Return filing deadline for AY 2026-27 is December 31, 2026. Missing this date can result in losing tax refunds and i...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
UP RERA directs real estate developers to charge prescribed GST ratesUP RERA mandates developers adhere to official Goods and Services Tax rates. Homebuyers can claim refunds for any excess GST collected by p...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Elder care for your ageing parents: Which services can you get at what cost and what you need to ask before picking a service providerElder care firms offer vital support for ageing parents of distant children. These companies provide healthcare, companionship, and daily a...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Hostel to pay Rs 40,000 to student who left over poor food: He vacated within a week over no Wi-Fi and poor maintenance too; owner never returned the advanceHostel ordered to pay Rs 40,000 to student over poor food: A consumer court in Himachal Pradesh ordered a Greater Noida hostel to refund Rs...
11 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Flight status delayed or cancelled due to heavy rain? Here's when you can claim a refund, free meals and hotel accommodationIndian passengers have rights during monsoon flight disruptions. Airlines must offer refunds or alternative flights for cancellations due t...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Dogs vs. cats: Which pet is more loyal? Scientists reveal the surprising truth most owners never expectedDogs vs. cats: Are dogs really more loyal, or is that just a myth? New animal behavior research shows dogs and cats both build strong emoti...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.52 PM IST