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Feb162026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

CCPA slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Snapdeal for selling non-BIS compliant toys, warns others

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Snapdeal for the sale of non-BIS compliant toys on its platform, in violation of consumer rights.The regulator said it has taken strict action against e-commerce entities and sellers for the sale of toys in violation of the mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and prescribed Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards.In this regard, the CCPA imposed the penalty on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) “for engaging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements by facilitating the sale of non-BIS compliant toys on its platform”.The CCPA, led by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Anupam Mishra, issued a final order against Snapdeal, according to a state...

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Parineeti Chopra converts Raghav Chadha’s study room into baby’s nursery, gives it a ‘gentleman vibe’

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Mumbai Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra has taken to her YouTube vlogs to offer her fans a glimpse into a deeply personal chapter of her life, where she also revealed that she has converted husband Raghav Chadha’s former study room into their baby boy Neer’s nursery.In her latest vlog titled “Our Nursery Tour: Inside Neer’s Beautiful Little World”, the new mommy shared an intimate walkthrough of the beautifully designed space for her little bundle of joy.The clips from the vlog show a soft, pastel-toned nursery bathed in natural light.One video frame captures Parineeti standing by large French windows with transparent white curtains flowing in, and another close-up reveals a delicate baby mobile featuring soft animal figures suspended over the crib. You can see a cushioned armchair n...

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Kerala: Ramesh Chennithala alleges fund diversion for poll publicity, seeks probe

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and legislator Ramesh Chennithala on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, accusing it of diverting funds raised through high-interest masala bonds for election publicity by misusing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).Chennithala claimed that money borrowed at 9.5 per cent interest for infrastructure development was “illegally” channelled into government advertisement campaigns aimed at securing a third term for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.He demanded the immediate cessation of what he termed a politically motivated publicity drive funded through KIIFB resources.Citing Section 3(4) of the KIIFB Act, 2000, Chennithala said that the law permits utilisation...

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AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen Nigeria–India collaboration: Envoy

Leaders, alliance partners, no one accepts Rahul Gandhi: BJP after Aiyar’s pro-Vijayan remark

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the Chief Minister of Kerala, the BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that no one within the party or its alliance accepts Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as their leader.Speaking to IANS, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, “In the morning, I saw a news report that in Kerala, Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed low confidence in Rahul Gandhi, stating that he would not be able to lead the party to victory. The Trinamool Congress in West Bengal allegedly raised the slogan ‘Remove Rahul, bring Mamata, save the INDIA Bloc.’ Now in Assam, Bhupen Borah, the former state Congress president has reportedly l...

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Tipu Sultan portrait row: SP’s Abu Azmi calls him ‘Mujahid-e-Azadi’ who bravely fought the British

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan's portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a "freedom fighter" who "bravely fought" against the British.The political dispute erupted after Shiv Sena workers belonging to the Eknath Shinde faction entered the Malegaon Municipal Corporation premises and demanded the immediate removal of the portrait from Deputy Mayor Shan-e-Hind's office.The photograph was reportedly presented to the Deputy Mayor by fellow corporators when she took charge, but it drew objections from Shiv Sena councillors and groups linked to the BJP.Amid the escalating row, the BJP also filed an FIR against Maharashtra Congress...

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Delhi HC grants interim bail to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases (Lead)

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim suspension of sentence to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases. Paving the way for his release from jail until March 18, a single-judge Bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma passed the order after being informed that a sum of Rs 1.5 crore had been deposited in the complainant company’s bank account.Taking note of the payment made by the actor, the Delhi High Court suspended the sentence on the condition that Yadav furnish a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with one surety of the same amount. It also directed him to surrender his passport.It was further submitted that Yadav’s niece is scheduled to be married on February 19 in Shahjahanpur, for which interim relief was sought. “I...

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Pak faces double burden of malnutrition and obesity; women and children most affected

BJP to contest Raj civic polls on ‘Vikas’ plank, focus on last mile delivery: State BJP chief

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Jaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore, on Monday, confirmed that local body elections will be held on time as per the High Court directions in Rajasthan, asserting that development will be the central issue.In an exclusive interview with IANS, Rajasthan BJP President Rathore also launched a sharp political attack on the previous Congress-led state government, blaming its internal "tug of war" for low investor confidence and sluggish growth.Assuring timely civic body elections in Rajasthan, he said that voters want development and hence we are committed to deliver food, water, health, jobs and houses to people.Here are the key excerpts from the interview:Q: When will local body elections be held in Rajasthan and what will be main issues for these ...

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AI not a luxury but a necessity for inclusive growth: Founders at India Impact Summit

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New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Leading startup founders and experts on Monday said that artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury but a necessity, which will make service delivery easier for the masses in India, as the country kicked off the five-day 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the mega event, Ankit Modi, founding member and Chief Product Officer at healthcare company Qure.ai, said that due to a large population, there is a lot of potential for AI development in India."AI is not a luxury but a necessity. We need to reach a large number of people, but there are not enough experts in the country. When AI is integrated with existing expertise, it will help reach more people," Modi told IANS.About Qure.ai, a company that is revolutionising the healthcar...