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Maruti Suzuki India appoints Sunil Kakkar to its board; becomes first Indian to serve as a whole-time director

Kakkar will be responsible for steering Maruti Suzuki’s long-term vision, strengthening localization efforts, and preparing the company for future challenges.

The Board has re-designated Kenichiro Toyofuku from Director (Corporate Planning) to Director (Sustainability).

Supreme Court gives states two months to tackle misleading medical ads

Beyond Patanjali, the case has expanded to broader concerns, including misleading claims by other consumer goods companies and unethical practices in modern medicine.

Delhi HC to hear Tesla Inc’s trademark case against Tesla Power after mediation fails

Tesla halts new orders for Model S and X in China amid market pressures

The case arises after mediation efforts fail to resolve the trademark dispute between the Elon Musk-owned Tesla Inc and the Indian company Tesla Power India Private Limited.

Consumer Affairs Ministry logs 7,986 e-comm grievances from Punjab in 2024

Over 23,838 e-commerce grievances have been registered from Punjab since 2022, shared Pralhad Joshi.

Responding to Charanjit Singh Channi, ex-CM of Punjab, Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution of India, shared that over 23,838 e-commerce grievances have been registered from the state since 2022.

Delhi HC grants tax exemption to Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation

The crux of the investigation revolves around whether these industry bodies colluded to fix commissions, manipulate pricing, or restrict fair competition.

The High Court also upheld IBDF’s argument that its role in the formation and promotion of BARC was neither voluntary nor discretionary but was mandated by the Central government’s policy, as supported by recommendations from both TRAI and the Standing Committee of Parliament.

Press Information Bureau flags 1,575 fake news cases since 2022: Ministry of I&B

On April 9, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued Amendment No. 1 to the Auction Rules (dated November 27, 2024) for Private FM Radio Batch III channels e-auction under Phase III.

Addressing the parliamentary session on March 26, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, revealed that as of March 19 (in 2025 alone), over 97 fake news items have been identified.

Internships see 23% growth in India as companies focus on future talent: Indeed

The average internship stipend in India stands at Rs 25,432 per month

According to the data, companies are seeking a diverse mix of skills in their interns, with communication skills (31.99%) topping the list

F&B consumer complaints double in 2024, reaching 53,228: Ministry of Consumer Affairs

FSSAI analysed 170513 samples in 2024; Rs 77 crore penalty raised, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs revealed.

In 2024, the National Consumer Helpline received 53,228 consumer complaints (under food and beverages) as compared with 27,754 complaints in 2023 and 17,389 in 2022, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution notified the parliament on March 26.

Breaking: MIB addresses AI-based news recommendation and fake news regulation

Opposition, civil society groups, and activists have been rallying against Section 44 (3) of the DPDP Act, claiming that it weakens the RTI Act, and demanded immediate repeal. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took it to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the shift of media houses from traditional to digital platforms, emphasizing India’s diverse and expansive media landscape.

Women in smaller cities see 37% surge in health insurance coverage, outpacing metros: Report

The instances of complicated child birth procedures are higher in Western and Eastern zones of India (66% and 71% respectively).

In the age group of 41-50 years the incidence rate of claim for women is slightly higher compared to men indicating the need for women to take better care of their health as they grow older.