CCPA warns e-commerce platforms over sale of hazardous chemicals

IANS | May 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against several online platforms -- including IndiaMART, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia -- over the unauthorised sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals and explosive substances, an official statement said on Wednesday.

How Atal Bhujal Yojana, National Water Mission are enhancing water security in rural India

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Improving water governance in rural India is becoming increasingly important due to rising demand, uneven distribution, and climate variability. Government programmes including the Atal Bhujal Yojana, the National Water Mission, and state initiatives as in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, highlight the effectiveness of participatory approaches to build water security and climate resilience, according to an official factsheet released on Wednesday.

Input costs on fire amid Hormuz closure, CPI inflation faces upward pressure: Report

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) With input costs expected to remain elevated this year, even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, manufacturers will continue to face higher costs, a Crisil report said on Wednesday, adding that in the domestic market, with demand holding up so far, there is room to pass on the costs to consumers and support margins.

HDFC Bank shares fall over 2 pc amid allegead payment irregularities

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Shares of India's largest private lender HDFC Bank fell more than 2 per cent during early trade on Wednesday following a report alleging irregular payment practices and raising concerns around the bank’s internal governance processes.