A consumer in Chennai received a 2999900% return after a post office was ordered to refund 50 paise with a Rs 15,000 fine due to rounding off transactions. The commission deemed this practice an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Read MoreC-60 commando Kumod Atram, who has been part of 22 encounters over eight years, recounted his recent experience in a battle against Maoist guerrillas where he sustained three gunshot injuries. Atram’s team killed five PLGA fighters during this operation aimed at preventing disruptions in the Nov 20 Maharashtra polls.
Read MoreUS secretary of state Antony Blinken meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging capitalisation on Hamas leader Yahaya Sinwar’s death for a Gaza ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid. Blinken emphasises the need for lasting security and clarifies Israel’s intentions amid ongoing conflict and dire humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza.
Read MoreThe Uttar Pradesh government argued before the Supreme Court to retain madrassas and reform their education system, challenging Allahabad High Court’s verdict against the UP Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of mainstreaming madrassa education and incorporating subjects like math and science.
Read MoreCanadian MPs held an emergency debate on foreign interference, alleging the Indian government’s involvement in crimes against Canadian Sikhs. Calls were made for the RSS to be designated a terrorist organization, sanctions against India, and stricter measures on entry for BJP officials linked to violence.
Read MoreBJP MP Pradeep Kumar Singh’s statement in Araria, suggesting non-Hindus can’t live there, sparked controversy. Singh urged unity under Hindu identity, contradicting ally JD(U) and facing criticism from RJD. BJP defended it as a stance against illegal immigrants.
Read MoreAn E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has affected at least 49 people in ten states, resulting in one death and ten hospitalizations. The CDC suspects slivered onions and beef patties as the contamination sources. McDonald’s has responded by removing the implicated items from menus in affected states, and the investigation...
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