Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday directed e-commerce entities to sell specified ayurveda, siddha and unani drugs only after customers upload valid medical prescriptions......

Parliament panel recommends holding winter session from Nov 29

The cabinet committee on parliamentary affairs has recommended that the winter session of the Parliament be held from November 29 to December 23, sources said on Monday. Image used for......

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

While there is no change in the strength of the Modi-led CCPA over its two tenures, what has changed is its profile.Aditi Phadnis reports. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi to his......

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal. IMAGE: Smriti Irani addresses an election rally in Assam......

FSSAI sets expiry timelines for food items sold on ecom, qcom

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday asked e-commerce and quick-commerce food operators to ensure a minimum shelf life of 30 per cent or at least 45 days before......

Waiting for refunds of air tickets booked during lockdown? Good news soon

The government on Wednesday directed online travel aggregators to process pending refunds related to air ticket bookings during the coronavirus lockdown period by the third week of November.......

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale,......

Social media influencers can be penalised for Rs 10 lakh

The government on Friday made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action,......