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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicConsumer Protection Bill

Topic: Consumer Protection Bill

E-commerce not just e-retail, new consumer rules must properly define digital products too

The govt must remove ambiguities from e-commerce definitions and liabilities & ensure there is harmony between Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 and other policies.

Healthcare isn’t a service in new bill but IMA says doctors not fully protected yet

The removal of ‘healthcare’ from the list of services means consumers can no longer move a consumer court for medical negligence or file complaints against doctors there.

On Camera

India must build its own AI stack. It is now a strategic necessity

In the Indian context, Sarvam and BharatGen’s growing relevance and demonstrated ability can only bring reassurance—and cheer—to the public at large.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.