Gulf Air fined for denying 'single name' passenger to board flight

The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the Gulf Air Airlines to compensate a former Tamil Nadu legislator for denying him travel at Moscow airport as his......

Bengal sees 2 more suicides due to 'anxiety' over SIR

West Bengal on Tuesday recorded two more suicides, allegedly linked to public anxiety over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, heightening political tensions in the......

Choose your eateries wisely: Consumer panel rejects non-veg momo complaint

A consumer redressal commission in Mumbai has said if meat-based food hurts a "strictly vegetarian" person's religious sentiments, why should the individual opt to order from a restaurant serving......

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rallies, counter-rallies, and fiery speeches from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her chief critic, Suvendu Adhikari, escalated the state's already hyper-charged political atmosphere......

GST rejig: Consumer stocks are top investment pick

The proposed reforms in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week, coupled with the Eighth Pay Commission dole-out, is likely to push consumption-driven stocks — such as......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

Power network sharing plan will face 3 key challenges

The ambitious proposal by the power ministry to allow network sharing between distribution licensees operating in the same geographical area will face three key challenges, said a former......

Govt moots power sector reforms to address discom losses

The draft law seeks mandatory cost-reflective tariffs, lower industrial power rates, and relief from cross-subsidies while boosting clean energy investment. The government has proposed major......

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains the crown......