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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TopicDepartment of Consumer Affairs

Topic: Department of Consumer Affairs

Centre extends deadline for packaging amendments to Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules

The government stated that this decision prioritizes consumer welfare while also supporting ease of doing business and reducing compliance burdens for companies.

Dept of Consumer Affairs disseminates Indian Standard Time with millisecond to microsecond accuracy

This enhanced precision is crucial for sectors like navigation, telecommunications, power grid synchronization, banking, digital governance, and advanced scientific research.

India’s E-Daakhil Portal Launched Nationwide

The portal, now operational in every state and union territory, was recently launched in Ladakh on November 22, 2024, by Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.), Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, a PIB press release stated.

Department of Consumer Affairs holds roundtable to discuss food inflation in NorthEast

This round table consultation, a first of its kind, brought together representatives from various state departments, research organizations, and stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for increasing food availability and managing prices in the region.

Union Government standardises breath analysers for accuracy

New rules require breathalysers to be verified and stamped within a year.

DoCA hosts countdown event to celebrate Yoga day

This event will provide an opportunity for participants to experience the unique healing benefits of yoga.

Govt launches ‘Right to Repair’ portal to promote circular economy, reduce e-waste

It provides consumers with access to product manuals and repair videos, as well as information on the price and warranty of spare parts

Modi govt imposes 40% duty on onion exports as surging prices spark fear of further inflation

While vegetable prices are surging across board, govt data shows rate of tomatoes, onions & potatoes have seen highest spike since May this year. Notification says duty to remain until 31 Dec.

Govt, ad body mull industry self-regulation to stop unethical ‘dark patterns’ in advertising

In response to manipulative advertisement techniques violating consumer rights, DoCA and ASCI are encouraging platforms to create user-friendly spaces.

India’s financial sector sees no point in addressing consumer grievances. Here’s how to fix it

It's not enough to have laws that regulate firms or nodal officers who address grievances. India needs a system that sets right incentives for firms and consumers.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.