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Government working on tougher consumer protection law

A new consumer protection law is on the anvil to crack down on misleading advertisements and simplify the grievance redressal mechanism- Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017

Don’t deny food items for lack of Aadhaar

The Centre has instructed the States not to deny PDS benefits to any person who does not have Aadhaar or has not linked the ration card to the 12-digit biometric identifier, and warned them of strict action for violations.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017

Rajasthan passes Bill to hike OBC quota

The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill which has increased reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 21% to 26%.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017

India for ‘constructive’ Rohingya policy

Seeking a ‘constructive’ approach to dealing with the exodus of the Rohingya, India said that the displaced members of the community will have to return to their place of origin in the Rakhine province of Myanmar.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017

NHAI eyes bond issue to finance highway projects

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will soon issue bonds to finance highway projects, Road Transport and Highways Minister said.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017