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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".
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CCPA Sends Notice to Uber, Ola Over Pricing Disparity on Apple, Android Phones
The move comes after several reports by local media and as users complained on social media that iPhone users were charged higher prices for the same ride than those using phones that ran on Android operating systems.
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"Cancer Is Now Consuming Its Body Politic": S Jaishankar Rips Into Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has ripped into Pakistan yet again, comparing the neighbouring country with a "cancer" that is now impacting its own people.
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"Will Take This Case To The Logical End": Food Minister Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row
Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the Centre has taken the issue of desecration of famous Tirupati Laddu seriously and will take the matter to its logical end.
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Personal Assistant Of Manipur Minister Kidnapped: Cops
Unknown men abducted the personal assistant of Manipur Consumer Affairs Minister L. Susindro near his residence in Imphal East district on Friday, police said.
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Central Government Sells Subsidised Tomatoes At Rs 60 Per Kg In Delhi-NCR
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today launched sales of tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 60 per kg in Delhi-NCR as part of the government's efforts to stabilise prices and provide relief to the common man.
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Right to Repair Online Portal, NTH Mobile App, More Announced by Piyush Goyal
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in the national capital.
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Piyush Goyal Launches New Premise Of National Consumer Helpline In Delhi
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in Delhi.
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Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti, 61, Dies Of Heart Attack
Karnataka minister Umesh Katti died of a heart attack late on Tuesday. Mr Katti was in charge of the forest, food, civil supplies and consumers affairs departments.
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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Consumers' Rights Need To Be Upheld Amid E-Commerce Boom: Commerce Minister
Government on Monday said there is a need to protect the consumers' interest and prevent them from being exploited
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Restaurants Can't Add Service Charge In Food Bills: Piyush Goyal
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday asserted that restaurants cannot add 'service charge' to the food bills, though customers at their discretion can give "tips" separately.
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5G to Contribute $450 Billion in Next 15 Years, Digitise Indian Economy, Boost Startup Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal
5G will contribute $450 billion to the Indian economy in next 15 years, stated Indian Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal. The launch of indigenous 5G testbed will be milestone towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in telecom. It will help in digitising the economy, bo...
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Trying To Keep Edible Oil Prices Under Control: Minister
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday said the government is making efforts to keep the prices of edible oils under control.
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".
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CCPA Sends Notice to Uber, Ola Over Pricing Disparity on Apple, Android Phones
The move comes after several reports by local media and as users complained on social media that iPhone users were charged higher prices for the same ride than those using phones that ran on Android operating systems.
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"Cancer Is Now Consuming Its Body Politic": S Jaishankar Rips Into Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has ripped into Pakistan yet again, comparing the neighbouring country with a "cancer" that is now impacting its own people.
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"Will Take This Case To The Logical End": Food Minister Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row
Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the Centre has taken the issue of desecration of famous Tirupati Laddu seriously and will take the matter to its logical end.
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Personal Assistant Of Manipur Minister Kidnapped: Cops
Unknown men abducted the personal assistant of Manipur Consumer Affairs Minister L. Susindro near his residence in Imphal East district on Friday, police said.
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Central Government Sells Subsidised Tomatoes At Rs 60 Per Kg In Delhi-NCR
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today launched sales of tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 60 per kg in Delhi-NCR as part of the government's efforts to stabilise prices and provide relief to the common man.
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Right to Repair Online Portal, NTH Mobile App, More Announced by Piyush Goyal
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in the national capital.
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Piyush Goyal Launches New Premise Of National Consumer Helpline In Delhi
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in Delhi.
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Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti, 61, Dies Of Heart Attack
Karnataka minister Umesh Katti died of a heart attack late on Tuesday. Mr Katti was in charge of the forest, food, civil supplies and consumers affairs departments.
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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Consumers' Rights Need To Be Upheld Amid E-Commerce Boom: Commerce Minister
Government on Monday said there is a need to protect the consumers' interest and prevent them from being exploited
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Restaurants Can't Add Service Charge In Food Bills: Piyush Goyal
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday asserted that restaurants cannot add 'service charge' to the food bills, though customers at their discretion can give "tips" separately.
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5G to Contribute $450 Billion in Next 15 Years, Digitise Indian Economy, Boost Startup Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal
5G will contribute $450 billion to the Indian economy in next 15 years, stated Indian Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal. The launch of indigenous 5G testbed will be milestone towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in telecom. It will help in digitising the economy, bo...
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Trying To Keep Edible Oil Prices Under Control: Minister
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday said the government is making efforts to keep the prices of edible oils under control.
