News for 'Consumer Complaint'

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

AAP demanded that BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Manoj Tiwari be barred from campaigning for their remarks against the Delhi CM. The EC later issued a notice to Verma for calling Kejriwal a 'terrorist'.

168 CRPF jawans fall ill with suspected food poisoning, probe ordered

168 CRPF jawans fall ill with suspected food poisoning, probe ordered

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Initial investigations suggested that the jawans fell ill after consuming fish curry.

Dadri beef row: HC stays arrest of Akhlaq's family

Dadri beef row: HC stays arrest of Akhlaq's family

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In a big relief to the family of Mohammed Akhlaq, who was lynched to death by a violent mob over suspicion of consuming beef in the Bisada village near Dadri in Noida last year, the Allahabad high court on Friday stayed their arrest in connection with the case.

Future Retail guilty of financial irregularities, says Amazon

Future Retail guilty of financial irregularities, says Amazon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon has written to the independent directors of Future Retail Limited (FRL), including Gagan Singh, Ravindra Dhariwal and Jacob Mathew, and its audit committee, providing data and alleging that there have been significant financial irregularities to the prejudice of public shareholders, banks, creditors, and third-party suppliers. Amazon has said this warrants a thorough and independent examination of all relevant facts and related-party transactions, including of past financial years, by an independent agency. Separately, Amazon has written to Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Ajay Tyagi, seeking the withdrawal of the regulator's conditional approval granted to FRL related to the merger deal between the Future group and Reliance.

ATM fraudsters get innovative

ATM fraudsters get innovative

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The number of cyber crimes in India could touch 3,00,000 in 2015

Why soccer legend Pele has sued Samsung...

Why soccer legend Pele has sued Samsung...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Brazilian soccer legend Pel has sued Samsung Electronics Co for at least $30 million, alleging the Korean company improperly used a look-alike in an advertisement that ran in the New York Times without permission.

Reeda's family to seek Rs 5 cr compensation

Reeda's family to seek Rs 5 cr compensation

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Asif Lampwala, representing victim Reeda Shaikh's family, told media persons that notices have been sent to Jehangir and Ruby Hall hospitals as well as Dr Sanjay Agarwal against whom a complaint had been filed in the consumer court, alleging medical negligence leading to her death.

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Sunday alleged that Narcotic Control Bureau's Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was part of a plot to 'kidnap' Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

Farmers plan to stop supply of milk in Maharashtra from July 16

Farmers plan to stop supply of milk in Maharashtra from July 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Dairy companies in the organised sector are yet to state their stance on the proposed stir

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

REL plea on power rebates quashed

REL plea on power rebates quashed

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Reliance Energy Ltd said on Friday the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has quashed an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission that restricted the company from offering rebates to its retail consumers in the city.

Mobile bill inflated by Rs 3.50; firm fined Rs 10K

Mobile bill inflated by Rs 3.50; firm fined Rs 10K

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

A Delhi consumer forum has asked telecom operator Idea Cellular Ltd to pay Rs 10,000 to a person as compensation for giving a bill inflated by Rs 3.50.

ASCI now steps in to suspend ads that violate code

ASCI now steps in to suspend ads that violate code

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

While the move has been welcomed by the ad industry as well as consumer activists, many still complain that advertisers do not take ASCI rulings seriously, and instead choose to move court to seek relief or press charges against a rival for an offending ad.

Airtel, Sunil Mittal asked to pay Rs 1.5 lakh to subscriber

Airtel, Sunil Mittal asked to pay Rs 1.5 lakh to subscriber

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The South West District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum said that Tara Chand, a Delhi-based businessman, was entitled to three domestic trips instead of one as contended by Airtel since he had bought the connections in the names of three directors of his firm.

Pesky calls: Telcos to face Rs 5,000 fine!

Pesky calls: Telcos to face Rs 5,000 fine!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

According to the regulator, a large number of complaints relate to calls or messages received by consumers on behalf of banks, insurance companies and builders.

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

PM's photos at petrol pumps violate model code: EC

PM's photos at petrol pumps violate model code: EC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha, the Commission said it had received complaints about hoardings with photographs of the prime minister being displayed at petrol pumps in poll-bound Goa.

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Kamra was banned by India's largest airline for six months on Tuesday for allegedly harassing Goswami on the Mumbai-Lucknow flight. SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India also imposed a similar ban on Kamra without specifying any period.

How to save your brand during crisis

How to save your brand during crisis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

If you have a strong argument going for you, it's better to go out and take the charges head-on because silence could easily be construed as an admission of guilt.

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Homegrown microblogging platform Koo said the new guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of intermediaries.

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Among other things, taking note of complaints against several Chinese e-commerce players such as Shein, Ali Express etc for sending shipments as 'gifts' to customers in India and avoiding duties, the government has now mandated that all e-commerce sites and apps must have a registered business entity. This will be the importer on record and subject to customs rules, report Subhayan Chakraborty, Neha Alawadhi and Karan Choudhury.

Forged cheque: Canara Bank to pay Rs 15K

Forged cheque: Canara Bank to pay Rs 15K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Honouring a cheque bearing forged signature would amount to deficiency in service of a bank, which would have to pay compensation to account holder for the monetary loss, a consumer court said.

Oil regulator dismisses cartelisation charges

Oil regulator dismisses cartelisation charges

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in its July 2 order imposed a cost of Rs 100,000 on the three private fuel retailers who filed a complaint against Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum for indulging in 'restrictive and unfair trade practices and cartelisation'.

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

The bank was rapped for not activating a debit card of a couple 'trapped in a foreign country'

Can dealing with corporate deposit fraud be cumbersome? Find out

Can dealing with corporate deposit fraud be cumbersome? Find out

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The recent default on deposit payments by a couple of Yash Birla Group companies has brought to surface difficulties an investor has to face in recovering his money.

Flipkart, Snapdeal & Uber, watch your ads; big brother is after you

Flipkart, Snapdeal & Uber, watch your ads; big brother is after you

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Advertising industry watchdog ASCI upheld complaints against 82 campaigns in June for misleading ads, including those of Flipkart, Uber, Snapdeal, Vodafone.

Rs 1,300-cr cooking gas dole likely to be part of interim Budget

Rs 1,300-cr cooking gas dole likely to be part of interim Budget

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Although the future of Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is uncertain for now, the upcoming vote-on-account is likely to account for about Rs 1,300 crore that was transferred to the bank accounts of customers in the form of subsidy.

Rs 5 lakh claim against HSBC, Citibank banks dismissed

Rs 5 lakh claim against HSBC, Citibank banks dismissed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Forum president M G Rahatgaonkar and Member Jyoti Mandhale observed in their order that the complainant had not filed the complaint within the specified time frame (the case pertains to 2006) and hence it was being disposed off.

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The government has filed a lawsuit against Swiss food firm Nestle's Indian unit, seeking Rs 640 crore ($99 million) in damages on behalf of consumers after the country's worst packaged food scare in a decade.

Huma's electricity bill: Rs 50k! Taapsee's: Rs 36k!

Huma's electricity bill: Rs 50k! Taapsee's: Rs 36k!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Huma Qureshi, Taapsee Pannu, Pulkit Samrat, Renuka Shahane, Bijoy Nambiar are among several Bollywood personalities to express concern over huge electricity bills.

6 growth mantras for FMCG start-ups

6 growth mantras for FMCG start-ups

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

If an entire business is constructed on the platform of one brand ambassador, there is inherent risk of life-after.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nestle relaunched its instant noodles Maggi in the country after satisfying the conditions laid down by the High Court.

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The development is significant for Nestle since arguments in the Bombay High Court over testing and sampling went in the company's favour, too.

Probe ordered after AAP woman activist commits suicide

Probe ordered after AAP woman activist commits suicide

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The family members of the woman claimed that she had gone into depression after her alleged molester, a party colleague, was released on bail.

Bihar: Cabinet okays shorter jail terms for violating prohibition law

Bihar: Cabinet okays shorter jail terms for violating prohibition law

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

A nod has been given for the proposed amendments to be tabled in the monsoon session of the state legislature scheduled later this month.