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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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Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling 'Analogue Paneer' In Hotels, Restaurants
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use "analogue paneer" in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday.
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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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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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Government Drafts Framework to Restrict Fake Reviews on E-Commerce Websites
India launched a crack down on Monday against fake reviews and unverified ratings in a bid to make online interaction and e-commerce more authentic and less misleading for users. The government has drafted a framework for companies as well as travel sites or food delivery apps which depend on consumer reviews to validate products and services. Posi...
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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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Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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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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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Service Charge To Be Removed From Restaurant Bills As Per New Guidelines
Service charge cannot be added to the food bill by default, as per the latest government guidelines. Twitter users reacted to the news and shared their thoughts!
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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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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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4.28 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Cancelled During 2014-2021
The government has cancelled 4.28 crore bogus ration cards during 2014-21, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said on Friday.
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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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Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling 'Analogue Paneer' In Hotels, Restaurants
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use "analogue paneer" in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday.
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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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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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Government Drafts Framework to Restrict Fake Reviews on E-Commerce Websites
India launched a crack down on Monday against fake reviews and unverified ratings in a bid to make online interaction and e-commerce more authentic and less misleading for users. The government has drafted a framework for companies as well as travel sites or food delivery apps which depend on consumer reviews to validate products and services. Posi...
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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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Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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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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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Service Charge To Be Removed From Restaurant Bills As Per New Guidelines
Service charge cannot be added to the food bill by default, as per the latest government guidelines. Twitter users reacted to the news and shared their thoughts!
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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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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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4.28 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Cancelled During 2014-2021
The government has cancelled 4.28 crore bogus ration cards during 2014-21, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said on Friday.
