DU first year student drugged with cold coffee, raped by three for four days in LucknowA Delhi University student was allegedly raped repeatedly over four days in Lucknow after being coerced off a train. Two known acquaintance...
25 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure eraIndia's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Haryana cabinet approves new rules: No petrol, diesel vehicles for cab aggregators in NCRHaryana's Cabinet has approved new rules for vehicle aggregators. From January 1, 2026, all new vehicles joining fleets in NCR areas must b...
18 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Poor-quality eggs sold online? FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit amid customer complaints; know safe storage tips and health benefits of consuming eggsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has summoned quick-commerce platform Blinkit to explain consumer complaints regarding the sale of poor-quali...
17 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Chennai metro discontinues CMRL travel card and urges users to switch to Singara Chennai Card; Know what happens to your moneyChennai Metro Rail Corporation is phasing out its CMRL travel card. Commuters must transition to the Singara Chennai Card, a National Commo...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.44 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
Flipkart achieves global ISO 31000:2018 alignment for risk management from BSIFlipkart's risk management framework now meets global ISO 31000:2018 standards. An independent assessment by BSI confirmed its strength acr...
02 Apr, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
2021 Year in Review: The chaos and confusion around India’s ecommerce rulesHere's a review of the key developments in the ecommerce space in 2021.
31 Dec, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Proposed rules under CPA to cause unnecessary compliance burden for e-commerce cos: IAMAIIn its submission, the Internet and Mobile Association of India said it has highlighted that e-commerce entities are already regulated by m...
05 Nov, 2019, 09.29 PM IST
Oct 31 is new deadline to submit feedback on ecomm guidelinesDraft rules say companies would not be allowed to influence prices or engage in ‘unfair’ practices.
17 Sep, 2019, 08.23 AM IST
E-commerce needs to step up info disclosure, join hands with government & civil society: ReportThe suggested guidelines focus on various key issues such as important disclosures about sellers, products, payments and dispute resolution.
29 Aug, 2019, 04.26 PM IST
Government wants feedback on draft Ecomm guidelinesStakeholders can submit comments till Sept 16; proposed rules aimed at curbing sale of counterfeits, streamlining returns.
06 Aug, 2019, 07.55 AM IST
Government unveils draft e-commerce normsThe consumer affairs ministry has sought views of stakeholders on the draft guidelines on e-commerce by September 16.
05 Aug, 2019, 10.25 PM IST
Mobile ecommerce players like SnapBizz, Goodbox say new guidelines create level playing fieldThe new ecommerce guidelines have boosted the growth prospect of upcoming mobile ecommerce players that connect brick-and-mortar merchants ...
04 Apr, 2016, 02.07 AM IST
Ecommerce companies to seek clarification on new guidelines from governmentEcommerce companies are rattled by certain clauses attached to the new marketplace guidelines. They will soon seek clarification from the g...
02 Apr, 2016, 02.45 AM IST
DIPP working on guidelines for e-commerce sector: Official(DIPP) is working on guidelines for e-commerce sector in the backdrop of ongoing tussle between online and offline retailers, a top governm...
28 May, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
India working on formulating guideline on e-commerceConsumer Affairs Ministry has already started working on this and has sought suggestions from other ministries that include Finance and IT ...
30 Aug, 2013, 02.39 PM IST