India advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection: Minister

IANS | October 3, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India is advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection, said Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, even as the nation on Friday was conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘outstanding achievement in social security’.

Milk, electronics, LPG lead GST-related consumer grievances on NCH

IANS | October 3, 2025 9:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) As the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) receives complaints around the GST 2.0 implementation by retailers and e-commerce platforms, a major share of grievances pertain to milk pricing, followed by electronics goods, LPG and petrol, according to the government.