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Thursday, August 14, 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

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.