E-Daakhil speeds up resolution of consumer cases

IANS | September 19, 2023 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC), the apex consumer protection body in India, and the Department of Consumer Affairs have successfully resolved 854 consumer cases in the month of August, reflecting an increased pace in delivering justice.

'Women beneficiaries penalised, TN govt should take it up with the banks'

IANS | September 19, 2023 5:51 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Beneficiaries under the Tamil Nadu’s Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Kalaignar Women Entitlement Scheme) are being penalised by the banks for not maintaining minimum balance and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin should take up the issue with the banks, the Tamil Nadu Bank Employees’ Federation (TNBEF) said on Tuesday.

US judge blocks order halting right to carry guns in Albuquerque

IANS | September 14, 2023 12:15 PM

Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) A US federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order against an executive order by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who suspended the right to carry firearms in public in and around the state's largest city, Albuquerque.

Indian-American Congresswoman introduces resolution for 9/11 racism victims

IANS | September 11, 2023 11:16 AM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) A group of lawmakers, including Indian-American Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a Congressional resolution condemning hatred, xenophobia, and racism against South Asian, Sikh, Arab, Muslim and Mid-Eastern communities in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.