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Sugar prices remained above Rs 60 per kg in most retail markets despite government measures to curb inflation, with the all-India average rising to Rs 64.24 per kg. Retail prices are sharply higher despite declining ex-mill rates after duty-free imports

According to the ministry, NCDRC has significantly improved the disposal of consumer cases in the commission in 2023.

The government has sought public comments on draft guidelines for prevention and regulation of "dark patterns" which are nothing but tactics used by online players to deceive customers

Empanelled mediators in consumer cases will now be paid a fee in the range of Rs 3,000-5,000 by the government which will lead to the settlement

Vanaspati was Rs 154 per kg on May 2 and now has come down to Rs 141 per kg, a drop of 8 per cent.