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The Daily Catch-Up: Exclusive investigation, NEET probe and politics

August 07, 2026 10:01 pm

An Indian Express investigation reveals questions over a government technology fund, the CBI details how the alleged NEET paper leak worked, Political Pulse tracks the BJP's Bihar challenge after Bankipur, and more of the day's biggest developments.

A Hyderabad consumer commission Southern Railway liable after a businessman no prior intimation that his train had been diverted, causing a 16-hour delay that made him miss business meeting and return flight.

Man misses key meeting in Delhi as train ‘diverted’, gets Rs 35,000 from Railways

July 30, 2026 12:59 pm

The consumer body noted that the complainant did not receive any intimation about his train's diversion and reached New Delhi 16 hours late in September 2024. However, the railways claimed that a notice about the diversion was sent.

The Daily Catch-Up: Beyond the crackdown

August 05, 2026 8:54 pm

Fresh scrutiny of police action at the protests, new political fallout from Dharmendra Pradhan's exit, states beginning to release detainees, and India's Test squad for Sri Lanka lead today's biggest stories.

District Consumer Commission Telangana Hara Hara Mahadev travel agency for deficiency in service over error in ticket

Travel agency puts ‘wrong’ name on airline ticket, Telangana man wins Rs 27,500 payout

July 28, 2026 3:02 pm

The consumer commission was hearing a complaint filed by a 49-year-old businessman who allegedly booked airline tickets through a travel agency in December, 2024 to travel from Hyderabad to Varanasi and back.

consumer commission held jio internet service provider guilty of unfair trade practice over delay in reactivation of suspended account

Hyderabad man wins Rs 9,949 payout after provider fails to restore internet service

July 28, 2026 12:11 pm

The consumer commission noted that a Telangana man allegedly paid to reactivate his suspended internet connection but never got his service restored.

Former Education Minister and BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan arrives at Parliament on Monday. (ANI Photo)

The Daily Catch-Up: After the resignation, the real debate begins

August 05, 2026 8:55 pm

From Dharmendra Pradhan's first day in Parliament after resigning and the Supreme Court's observations on protest policing to the Centre's exam reform task force and the changing face of youth politics, here's your evening briefing.

JSW MG Motor India Private Limited and Krishna Automobiles Garage were held liable for deficiency in service for mg windsor ev pro car

Brand new car ‘breaks down’ twice, Chandigarh man wins over Rs 19 lakh payout

July 27, 2026 1:45 pm

The Chandigarh consumer commission found that a man's brand-new Windsor EV Essence Pro allegedly stalled within four days of purchase and was later damaged at the dealer's workshop.

Ease bike taxi rules: permit private bikes, phase electrification, says consumer advocacy group

July 16, 2026 12:40 am

Bike taxi sector is emerging as a key part of urban mobility, offering affordable last-mile connectivity, and creating livelihood opportunities for lakhs of gig workers.

Electricity production jumps, pulls up May industrial growth to 5-month high of 5.1%

June 29, 2026 7:14 pm

Electricity generation from renewable sources jumped 18% in May while that from non-renewable sources increased by 8.8%.

How consumerism links ‘who we are’ to ‘what we have’

October 01, 2025 12:51 pm

In its pursuit of promoting uniform and standardised consumption patterns across the world, globalisation paves the way for markets to turn citizens into consumers by linking consumption with identity, ownership, and happiness. But is globalisation just about consumerism?