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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Centre Warns Traders Of Hoarding Food Items, Says Ample Stocks Available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Under New Direct Selling Rules, Government Bars Entities From Promoting Pyramid Schemes
Government has banned direct selling companies from promoting pyramid schemes, as it notified new rules, which they need to comply with under 90 days
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Government Looking at Merging Commodity Market Regulator With Sebi: Report
The government is considering a proposal to merge the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to ensure better monitoring of the commodity futures market.
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Summon Edutech Firms Amid Rising Complaints
Consumer Affairs Ministry will soon hold a meeting with edutech firms amid complaints that these platforms put extra study pressure on schools
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Cabinet May Consider Stock Limits on Onion, Potato on Wednesday
In order to check prices of onion and potato, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Wednesday a proposal to impose stock holding limits on these two commodities and curb hoarding.
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Refer Pending Cases To National Lok Adalat
The Consumer Affairs Ministry today said it will refer pending consumer cases to National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held on November 12, for disposal through settlement.
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Summon Edutech Firms Amid Rising Complaints
Consumer Affairs Ministry will soon hold a meeting with edutech firms amid complaints that these platforms put extra study pressure on schools
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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Under New Direct Selling Rules, Government Bars Entities From Promoting Pyramid Schemes
Government has banned direct selling companies from promoting pyramid schemes, as it notified new rules, which they need to comply with under 90 days
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Amazon, Tata Raise Concerns About E-Commerce Rules With Centre: Sources
Online retailers including representatives from Amazon and Tata met government officials to raise concerns about tough new rules for e-commerce that were seen as a major blow for their business models, sources told NDTV on Saturday.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Centre Warns Traders Of Hoarding Food Items, Says Ample Stocks Available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Under New Direct Selling Rules, Government Bars Entities From Promoting Pyramid Schemes
Government has banned direct selling companies from promoting pyramid schemes, as it notified new rules, which they need to comply with under 90 days
-
Government Looking at Merging Commodity Market Regulator With Sebi: Report
The government is considering a proposal to merge the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to ensure better monitoring of the commodity futures market.
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Summon Edutech Firms Amid Rising Complaints
Consumer Affairs Ministry will soon hold a meeting with edutech firms amid complaints that these platforms put extra study pressure on schools
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Cabinet May Consider Stock Limits on Onion, Potato on Wednesday
In order to check prices of onion and potato, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Wednesday a proposal to impose stock holding limits on these two commodities and curb hoarding.
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Refer Pending Cases To National Lok Adalat
The Consumer Affairs Ministry today said it will refer pending consumer cases to National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held on November 12, for disposal through settlement.
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Summon Edutech Firms Amid Rising Complaints
Consumer Affairs Ministry will soon hold a meeting with edutech firms amid complaints that these platforms put extra study pressure on schools
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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Under New Direct Selling Rules, Government Bars Entities From Promoting Pyramid Schemes
Government has banned direct selling companies from promoting pyramid schemes, as it notified new rules, which they need to comply with under 90 days
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Amazon, Tata Raise Concerns About E-Commerce Rules With Centre: Sources
Online retailers including representatives from Amazon and Tata met government officials to raise concerns about tough new rules for e-commerce that were seen as a major blow for their business models, sources told NDTV on Saturday.
