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India hosts CIML meet for first time; Khare pushes for globally harmonised measurement norms

India is hosting the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology, which focuses on global measurement standards. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare highlighted the importance of accurate measurements for fair trade and consumer confidence.

The Economic Times · 21h ago

5 Wireless Providers That Leave Some Customers Wishing They’d Switched

A cell phone plan can look fantastic until something goes wrong. A promised phone discount disappears, a bill climbs, or the signal drops just when someone needs directions home. Suddenly, that bargain doesn’t seem quite so brilliant.

Clever Dude · Oct 23

Government orders cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before ride booking

The government has ordered cab aggregators to cease advance tipping options. This practice was deemed misleading and unfair by consumer affairs officials. Rapido faced a ten lakh penalty for unfair business practices and dark patterns. Investigations into Uber and Ola's practices are currently underway. Tipping remains a voluntary consumer choice…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

More Than 2.5 Million Bottles of a Prescription Steroid Eye Drop Have Been Recalled: Here Is How to Check Yours

The FDA issued a Class II recall of 2.53 million bottles of prednisolone acetate eye drops by Lupin over foreign substance contamination. Check your lot number now.

Medical Daily · Jul 25

More Than 2.5 Million Bottles of a Prescription Steroid Eye Drop Have Been Recalled: Here Is How to Check Yours

The FDA issued a Class II recall of 2.53 million bottles of prednisolone acetate eye drops by Lupin over foreign substance contamination. Check your lot number now.

Medical Daily · Jul 24

Woman Goes To Midas For Her First Oil Change Ever. Then They Give Her A $6,000 Estimate And A Lecture: ‘Do Not Go Back’

"I got berated, I got bullied..."

Motor1 · Jul 9

Grocery Outlet Is Closing 36 Stores but the Deals Are Still Worth It

Grocery Outlet is officially closing three dozen underperforming retail locations this year after experiencing a difficult fourth quarter, according to Consumer Affairs. The discount chain recently admitted that it expanded too quickly and is now scaling back its operations. The East Coast region is seeing the largest impact, with twenty-four…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 23

India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare

India's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify compliance for industries. The Bureau of Indian Standards is transforming to support this modernization. The government is encouraging private sector testing infrastructure. Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs Secy

The government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bound, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare.

The Economic Times · May 26

Going On A Road Trip This Summer? Mechanic Says Checking This One Thing 'Can Save You Hundreds'—Or Even Prevent A Crash

"Most people wait until their car breaks..."

Motor1 · May 18