CCPA prepares draft guidelines to curb coaching centres from making false claims in advertisements

The font of disclaimer/disclosure/important information in the advertisement should be the same as that used in the claim/advertisement. The placement of such information should be at a prominent and visible place in the advertisement. 

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RBI orders halt on Paytm Payments bank transactions: How will customers be affected?

RBI orders Paytm Payments Bank to halt deposits and credit transactions post-Feb 29, 2024, citing persistent non-compliance and supervisory concerns. Customers face restrictions on deposits, credit transactions, and top-ups, while certain services, including fund transfers and UPI facilities, will be discontinued. This follows earlier directives in March 2022, freezing new customer onboarding.

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UP panel issues arrest warrant as power department ‘ignores’ RTI query on connection dated 1911

The arrest warrant was issued recently against Superintending Engineer Anil Verma, Executive Engineer R K Gautam, Sub Divisional Officer Sarvesh Yadav and Sub Divisional Officer Ravi Anand.

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Consumer court orders BDA to refund flat owner’s ‘free’ maintenance charges

In 2017, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) had put up for sale flats in Malagala 2nd Stage, Nagarabhavi 8th Block, but few people took up the offer, as reported by DH in February that year. 

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Consumer awareness, social media put healthy snack brands on growth path

However, scaling these businesses beyond the niche markets while staying profitable presents a major hurdle. While their operating revenue might be booming, these brands, which sell products such as chocolate and protein bars, millets and dry fruits-based snacks, granola bars, oats, and breakfast cereal, also widened their losses during the year.

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CPI retail inflation for January 2024 comes in at 3-month low of 5.10%

India's retail inflation eased to a three month low of 5.10% in January 2024, showed data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. According to the government data, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rural stood at 5.34% and the CPI urban was at 4.92%.

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Budget 2024: Could aggressive tax and regulatory reforms supercharge India's consumer industry?

The preferences of a tech-savvy and aspirational demographic are compelling companies to adapt, innovate and align their offerings to suit evolving demands. 

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Indian Railways Directed To Pay ₹30,000 To Passenger Who Suffered Emotional, Physical Distress Due To 'Dirty Toilet' In Train

The passenger complained that the toilet of the train was not clean and there was no water inside. The Indian Railways was directed by the Delhi District Consumer Commission to pay the said amount to the passenger.

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Govt plans to do away with multiple certifications for food products; only FSSAI nod mandatory

The Indian government has approved amendments to food safety and standard regulations, requiring only one certification from food regulator FSSAI for food products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will issue a draft notification and seek stakeholders' comments before finalizing the amendments. The move aims to facilitate ease of doing business through the concept of 'One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator'. 

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Daughter wins health insurance claim fight against LIC after 8 years, to get Rs 1.6 lakh as against Rs 17,100 paid by the insurer

LIC Jeevan Arogya: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was ordered by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to pay Rs 1.6 lakh to a policyholder of LIC Jeevan Arogya health insurance policy. The policyholder's father underwent an hernia surgery in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and incurred more than Rs 2 lakh in 2016, however LIC paid the policyholder only Rs 17,100.

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