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Odisha Semiconductor Push: Two Plants to Create 1,280 Jobs

Odisha is set to anchor two major semiconductor manufacturing facilities under the Semicon India Programme, generating over 1,280 direct hig...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

89% Reserved Train Tickets Booked Online, Says Railway Ministry

Indian Railways has reported that nearly 89 percent of reserved train tickets are now booked online, compared to 49 percent a decade ago. Th...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

SEBI Chief Urges Shift From Compliance to Stewardship for Corporate Boards

Speaking at the Institute of Directors Annual Conclave, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged corporate boards and independent directors to...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

Centre Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 on Mining Taxes

The Ministry of Mines has notified the immediate commencement of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. The law restricts state governments from levy...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

Centre Limits State Taxes on Mineral Rights in MMDR Amendment

Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, prohibiting state governments from imposing ...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
E-Commerce & Digital Markets

India Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 to Overhaul Mining Fiscal Rules and Captive Sales

The Ministry of Mines has notified August 22, 2026, as the official commencement date for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Official E-Commerce & Digital Markets Gazettes & Notifications

Date Ministry / Authority Subject / Title Action
2026-08-19 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Imposition of Stock holding limit on bulk consumers of sugar View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Fair Price Shops under PDS in Bihar View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Depletion of Price Stabilisation Fund Corpus View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Price of Food Items View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Modernization of FCI Godowns View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Implementation of NFSA and PDS in Tamil Nadu View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Non-Compliance of e-Commerce Platforms with Dark Patterns View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Quantity of Wheat and Rice View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Modern Storage Capacity View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: MSP of Shree Anna View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Quality of Foodgrains in PDS View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Silos in Chhattisgarh under Hub and Spoke Model View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Foodgrain Stock Position and Procurement View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Rate of Inflation View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Millet Procurement and Distribution under the Public Distribution System View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Wage Bunching View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Sugarcane Productivity and Biofuel Expansion View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Cancellation of Ration Cards View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Defective Products by Quick Commerce Platforms View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Leakage-free Procurement of Wheat and Paddy View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: PDS in Western Uttar Pradesh View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Implementation of National Food Security Act View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Objectives of Launching the PMGKAY View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Families identified under NFSA View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Bharat Atta Initiative View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Rise in the Customer Food Price Index View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Permissible Limits of Broken Rice in PDS View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Implementation of e-Jagriti Platform in Madhya Pradesh View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Parliament Question: Beneficiaries in PDS View PDF
2026-08-10 Ministry of Finance Parliament Question: Insurance Claim Repudiation and Consumer Protection View PDF

Frequently Asked Questions on E-Commerce & Digital Markets

What are dark patterns prohibited under Indian Consumer Protection regulations?

Dark patterns include deceptive UI practices such as false urgency, basket sneaking, confirm shaming, forced action, and subscription traps designed to mislead consumers.