News for 'consumer affairs'

Airbus to invest $1 bn in India in next 10 years

Airbus to invest $1 bn in India in next 10 years

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Bullish on the growth opportunities in the Indian civil aviation space, Europe's leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus today said it planned to invest about $1 billion in the next 10 years.

Tomato prices hit Rs 100/kg, to remain high for two months

Tomato prices hit Rs 100/kg, to remain high for two months

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

In the last 15 days, the rates have gone through the roof and the key vegetable is being sold at Rs 80-100 per kg by local vegetable vendors depending on the quality and locality.

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Centre had asked the state governments to meet the millers.

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan, one of the most prominent Dalit leaders of the country who had been a part of several governments headed by rival parties, died on Thursday at the age of 74.

CBI books former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki in graft case

CBI books former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki in graft case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The agency has alleged that Tuki, then minister of consumer affairs and civil supplies in Arunachal Pradesh, had colluded with his brother Nabam Tagam to siphon off illegal gratification received for the contracts given to develop two parking places in Nirjulee and Naharlagun in the state worth Rs 61.43 lakh and Rs 2.60 crore.

Govt rules out FMC, Sebi merger

Govt rules out FMC, Sebi merger

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: SC

Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: SC

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The top court made this observation while ordering premature release of a woman convicted for murder of two children.

Warne defends his charity under probe for financial irregularities

Warne defends his charity under probe for financial irregularities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Australian spin legend Shane Warne's charitable foundation is under the scanner of a consumer watchdog in Melbourne but the flamboyant former cricketer has insisted that the furore is a "malicious campaign" and he has "absolutely nothing to hide".

'No state should sell pulses at more than Rs 120/kg'

'No state should sell pulses at more than Rs 120/kg'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Paswan said his Ministry has acquired 55,000 tonnes of pulses.

Retail food prices fall in Delhi, Mumbai

Retail food prices fall in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

The retail prices of essential food items have fallen by up to 11 per cent in Mumbai and Delhi in the first fortnight of April, much to the relief of millions in these metros who had to shell out 40 per cent more in the last one year.The rates have come down within two weeks of government's price control measures, reversing the trend of spiralling prices.

Gold: Hallmarking mandatory from 2008

Gold: Hallmarking mandatory from 2008

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

The government would make hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory from 2008 and will soon put in place the necessary infrastructure required for the purpose.

Onion at eye-watering Rs 150/kg; imports underway

Onion at eye-watering Rs 150/kg; imports underway

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Both red and yellow onions have been imported from Turkey, Egypt and Afghanistan. The shipments are landing at Mumbai port.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Ecommerce cos hit roadblock as lockdown set to continue

Ecommerce cos hit roadblock as lockdown set to continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

What is aggravating the situation is that e-commerce firms are facing huge shortage of delivery personnel. They have not been able to bring back their staff to work, despite offering higher pay and Covid-related insurance packages.

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The 13,000-strong UNRWA staff in Gaza includes teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, warehouse workers, logisticians, technicians and drivers.

Govt keen on common mkt regulator

Govt keen on common mkt regulator

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The government is looking into all aspects of proposed convergence of commodity and securities market and installing a common regulator, and "It would take some time before a conclusion is arrived at," union agriculture and consumer affairs minister

Govt willing to issue ISI mark for soft drinks

Govt willing to issue ISI mark for soft drinks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The consumer affairs ministry on Tuesday expressed willingness to issue ISI mark licence for soft drinks provided the companies approach them on the matter, something they had failed to do so far.

IOC, Grasim bag Rajiv Gandhi awards

IOC, Grasim bag Rajiv Gandhi awards

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Indian Oil Corporation and Grasim Industries have jointly bagged the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award for 2003.

Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Ahead of the end of his term as the Kotak Mahindra Bank's chief executive and managing director, Uday Kotak has said he will be a "non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder" going ahead. In the private sector lender's annual report, the last such message from him as the MD and CEO before he relinquishes the position at the end of 2023, Kotak reminisced about the institution's journey, pointing out that Rs 10,000 invested in 1985 is worth over Rs 300 crore today. "Going forward, I see my role as a non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder with a long term perspective of nurturing a world class institution," Kotak said in the annual report.

India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise

India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

India has put curbs on wheat exports through the government route, starting November last year. This comes amid a surge in domestic prices of the cereal. In December, India exported 391 tonnes of wheat to Bangladesh and Bhutan. In November 2022, it had exported 375 tonnes of wheat only to Bhutan.

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year to candidates applying for a master's degree at any UK university.

Drought: Pawar gets Rs 501cr for Maharashtra

Drought: Pawar gets Rs 501cr for Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 May 2004

The state, reeling under drought, is to hold assembly elections September this year.

Modi to reshuffle team in Sep; Scindia, Fadnavis in?

Modi to reshuffle team in Sep; Scindia, Fadnavis in?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The RSS wants three nominees inducted: Tejaswi Surya, the young BJP MP from Bengaluru South, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, a Rajya Sabha member, and former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Plea to make barcoding compulsory

Plea to make barcoding compulsory

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Jammu-Srinagar NH reopened

Jammu-Srinagar NH reopened

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

India resumes gold futures trade after 41 years

India resumes gold futures trade after 41 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The technology-driven futures trading in gold and silver would fulfill its objectives only if poor farmers and small goldsmiths benefit from it, Sharad Yadav, minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, said in New Delhi on Friday.

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's Sterlite Copper on Monday came out with an advertisement inviting expression of interest (EoI) for carrying out plant "restart activities" at its Thoothukudi unit in Tamil Nadu, that got closed more than five years ago following an order issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The EoI for restart comes when the company is still awaiting the final judgement on the issue, and the court has only allowed it to do maintenance work. "We have initiated the upkeep and maintenance activities at the plant as allowed by the Supreme Court vide its order dated May 4, 2023, in coordination with the district authorities.

Retail prices jump by 11%

Retail prices jump by 11%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Retail prices of gram, sugar, mustard oil, vanaspati and onion have increased by up to 11 per cent in the national capital in last one month, fueling the inflation rate to rise to 39-month high of seven per cent. The prices of gram (chana) rose by 2.7 per cent to Rs 38 per kg on April 1 as against Rs 37 a month earlier, according to the data provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs.Sugar prices increased by nearly 6 per cent at Rs 18 per kg.

28 drinking water manufacturers face action

28 drinking water manufacturers face action

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

The government has taken action against 28 manufacturers of packaged drinking water and natural mineral water for deviating from prescribed specifications, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Famine looms large over Mizoram

Famine looms large over Mizoram

Rediff.com8 May 2006

State Food, Civil supplies and Consumer Affairs minister has rushed to New Delhi to take up the matter and explain the gravity of the situation in view of the reduction of rice quota with the Centre on Monday.

The noose tightens around NSEL

The noose tightens around NSEL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

On Tuesday, it stopped trading in e-series contracts in gold in anticipation of the notification to this effect.

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.

Why you don't get some TV channels

Why you don't get some TV channels

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Onion prices spurt to four-year high

Onion prices spurt to four-year high

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Onion is currently trading between Rs 70 and Rs 80 in retail markets across the country.

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April, 2016.

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Rediff.com31 May 2015

In fresh troubles for Nestle over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodle brand, the Uttrakhand Food Safety Department has collected samples of the 'two-minute' noodles from the company's Pantanagar plant and other places in the state.

Now drinking water under CSE lens

Now drinking water under CSE lens

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

The government should frame appropriate guidelines to fix standards for drinking water to rid it of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.