Cabinet okays new Consumer Protection Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:37

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015 that seeks to replace a 29-year-old law and proposes to set up a regulatory authority which will have powers to recall products and initiate class class suit against defaulting companies, including e-tailers.

Cabinet approves amendments to GST Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:27

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments as proposed by Rajya Sabha Select Panel on GST Constitution Amendment Bill.

Cabinet likley to approve new Consumer Protection Bill today

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 23:37

The Cabinet is likely to approve Wednesday a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015, that seeks to replace the existing law and proposes setting up a regulatory authority to curb unfair trade practices.

NDMC to give rebate in utility expenditure to consumers opting for e-bills

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 14:49

"Electricity and water consumers in NDMC areas can now opt for receiving their bills through email only in lieu of physical bill and get a rebate of Rs 20 per monthly bill," a senior NDMC official told PTI.

NDMC to give rebate in utility expenditure to consumers opting for e-bills

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 14:49

"Electricity and water consumers in NDMC areas can now opt for receiving their bills through email only in lieu of physical bill and get a rebate of Rs 20 per monthly bill," a senior NDMC official told PTI.

Efforts on at WTO for positive outcome on food security issue

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 21:35

Developing countries including India are making all efforts in the WTO for a positive outcome on the food security issue, parliament was informed Friday.

Greece passes second crucial bailout bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:40

Greece`s parliament on Thursday approved a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the stricken economy.

Bill and Melinda Gates world's wealthiest couple: Wealth-X

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 15:14

Bill Gates, who co-founded Microsoft in 1975, married Melinda, a Microsoft employee, in 1994.

Rajya Sabha panel endorses majority provisions of GST Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 13:26

The bill, which has already been approved by Lok Sabha, will now have to be taken up for passage in the Upper House.

Nifty holds 8,600-level ahead of monsoon session

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 23:19

The Nifty Monday witnessed volatility after its three session gain, though managed to recover most of its losses to end marginally lower by 6.40 points to 8,603.45 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Rajya Sabha panel adopts report on GST; Congress files dissent

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 19:58

A Rajya Sabha Select Committee Monday adopted a report endorsing majority provisions of the GST Bill after the Centre agreed to compensate states for revenue loss for 5 years even as Congress filed a dissent note.

12 lakh power employees, engineers threaten to go on strike

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 16:15

Around 12 lakh power employees and engineers across the country will go on one-day strike on the day Electricity (Amendment) Bill is presented in Parliament during the Monsoon session beginning Tuesday.