Centre launches 3 apps for protection of consumer rights

IANS | December 24, 2024 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Union government on Tuesday launched the Jago Grahak Jago app, Jagriti app, and Jagriti Dashboard for the protection of consumer rights on the occasion of National Consumer Day 2024.

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

IANS | December 23, 2024 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) After being without a regular designated head for over six months, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of retired Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Woman flyer says Air India left passengers in the lurch in Milan

IANS | December 22, 2024 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) A woman passenger, who paid Rs 50,000 for a business class Air India ticket from Milan to Delhi, was left stranded in the Italian city overnight due to an 18-hour delay in the flight and ended up missing an important ceremony that was part of her sister's wedding.

Dharavi’s upper-floor residents included in rehabilitation scheme

IANS | December 19, 2024 8:11 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has introduced a unique policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, making it the most inclusive and human-centric redevelopment plan in Maharashtra’s history, officials said.

SC adjourns hearing on PIL against alarming rise of lynchings and mob violence

IANS | December 17, 2024 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Directors General of Police of the states to take immediate action in lynchings and mob violence cases in accordance with the directions laid down by the apex court.

Farmers' stir: SC to hear plea seeking clearing of blockages on highways

IANS | December 9, 2024 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a petition seeking directions to the Centre and states to immediately clear the blockage of National and state highways, imposed during farmers' protests as it poses a threat to national security given that the entire Army movement towards the northern borders of the country passes through Punjab.