The e-commerce sector recorded the highest number of refund-related grievances, with 3,594 cases in July 2025, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday. Overall, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds totaling Rs 2.72 crore last month, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across […]
Russia has called on the UK authorities to refrain from actions that undermine Russia and the United States’ efforts to settle the Ukrainian conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. “Against the backdrop of the genuine desire demonstrated by the Russian and US leadership in Anchorage for a comprehensive, fair, and sustainable settlement of […]
The United Nations Security Council convened on Monday to discuss a French-drafted resolution proposing a one-year extension of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate, set to expire on August 31, 2025, with the ultimate goal of withdrawing the peacekeeping force. The proposal has sparked significant debate, with Israel and the United States reportedly […]
Syria is confronting a severe food crisis triggered by the worst drought in nearly four decades, threatening the livelihoods and food security of millions in the war-battered country. The prolonged dry spell has severely impacted agriculture, compounding the impact of years of conflict and economic turmoil. According to experts, water levels in rivers and reservoirs […]
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Tuesday and held a fresh round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question. Wang Yi arrived in India on Monday afternoon for a two-day visit. The meetings could see both sides deliberate on a range […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in New Delhi, calling his recent journey into space “the first step” in India’s long-term space ambitions. The Prime Minister underlined that India’s path to success lies in pursuing its space goals with Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and stressed the need to build a pool of […]
The FASTag Annual Pass facility has crossed five lakh users within just four days of its launch, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced on Monday. Launched on August 15, the annual pass offers commuters “a seamless and economical travel option” across 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways. The pass eliminates the need for […]
India’s GDP growth projection is at 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year, which is higher than the RBI’s estimate of 6.5 per cent, according to rating agency ICRA. The agency noted, however, that GDP expansion has eased from 7.4 per cent in Q4 FY2025, while it outpaces the Monetary […]
The INDIA bloc on Tuesday named former Supreme Court Judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The announcement was made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi after a meeting of the alliance. Justice Reddy will file his nomination on August 21. “He […]
India Test captain Shubman Gill has made his return to the T20I format and has been appointed vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE. Gill played his last T20I in July 2024 against Sri Lanka, and his return to the shortest format hints at India’s plans to unveil him as an all-format player […]
