Consumer Safety

Consumer Safety

Empowering informed and aware decisions on food safety, health, scams, and consumer rights to protect your well-being.

Commission held both airlines liable after flight disruption forced costly emergency travel before university orientation.
FSSAI's 90-day directive challenges energy drink labelling, raising questions about consumer transparency, regulatory clarity and the future of India's beverage industry.
A Patanjali Foods wheat flour recall over pesticide residue highlights the growing importance of quality controls.
FSSAI suspends Westend Agro Products' licence over alleged food labelling violations, raising concerns about consumer trust, traceability and compliance.
Driven by student feedback, the newly launched IRCTC website drastically expands booking capacity, eliminates digital clutter, and promises a seamless, frustration-free Tatkal experience for millions of everyday travellers.
Empowering consumers to act as on-ground inspectors, the FSSAI's Food Safety Connect app allows citizens to report unhygienic practices with a single photograph to ensure nationwide food accountability.
The EPFO has introduced six crucial reforms in 2026, including a robust 8.25% interest rate and faster auto-claims, designed to provide subscribers with seamless, digitised control over their retirement savings.
The FSSAI has issued a strict seven-day deadline to three popular brands, demanding explanations for deceptive packaging claims that blatantly contradict their actual ingredients.
Navigate your rented apartment move-out seamlessly with this comprehensive checklist designed to protect your security deposit and ensure an amicable handover.
The Indian govt has suspended WhatsApp's highly anticipated username feature, fearing the privacy-focused update could severely escalate online fraud, digital arrests, and impersonation scams.
The Greece rollout strengthens India's digital diplomacy while making overseas payments easier for Indian travellers globally.
India’s food regulator FSSAI has questioned major beverage brands over the use of “energy drink” labelling and unapproved functional claims, citing lack of legal definition and possible consumer misrepresentation.
New pension rules modernise administration but retain existing contribution structure, eligibility norms and minimum pension benefits.
The digital credential simplifies overseas travel while reducing paperwork for millions of OCI cardholders worldwide.
A seemingly harmless ZIP file sent via WhatsApp enabled cybercriminals to hijack executive identities, deceive employees into authorising urgent fund transfers, and steal ₹3.5 crore before authorities intervened.
A consumer's challenge over ₹15 reinforces accountability and strengthens everyday consumer rights.
A Delhi-based gang allegedly used AI-generated voice cloning to impersonate a Mumbai company’s MD.
FSSAI has mandated strict use of corrosion-free kitchen tools across India after identifying serious contamination risks from damaged cutting equipment in food preparation.
The food regulator's action follows consumer complaints and comes amid intensified food safety checks across India.
Victim lost ₹1.01 crore after fraudsters used social media and fake investments.
Authorities urge food vendors to adopt safer packaging amid contamination and health concerns.
A Kanpur customer’s viral complaint alleging impossible petrol billing has triggered an official investigation into suspected fuel dispenser tampering.
June 1 reforms tighten UPI and LPG rules, boosting security and transparency.
Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.