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Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair net worth comparison in 2026: WWE salaries, career earnings, endorsements, merchandise, investments, lifestyle and financial comparison of two top stars Man walking his dog discovers a 3,400-year-old Bronze Age axe in an English forest | World News CCPA fined Amazon Rs 1 lakh for allowing misleading ads selling ordinary sweets as ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ NEW DELHI: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on e-commerce major Amazon for allowing misleading advertisements and listings of sweets falsely marketed as “Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad” on its platform. It found there was no authorisation from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the laddu (sweets) sold as prasad.In its order, CCPA observed that the phrase “Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad” carries a specific and well-understood meaning for Hindu devotees where it denotes sacred food offered to and blessed by the deity at the Ram temple.“The commercial appropriation of this phrase for ordinary confectionery products, without any authorisation from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, constitutes not just a misleading trade practice under Consumer Protection Act but an affront to religious sentiments of crores of consumers,” the order said.The order was issued following a complaint by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in Jan 2024. The complaint alleged commercially manufactured sweets were being sold on Amazon under names suggesting that they were authentic prasad associated with the Ram temple in Ayodhya, without any authorisation, affiliation or endorsement from the temple or the trust.CCPA found four such products listed by Chandu Trading Company under Bihar Brothers brand. The products included ghee laddu, khoya laddu, ghee boondi laddu and desi cow milk peda, priced between Rs 299 and Rs 385. The listings used religious imagery and references to Lord Ram and Ayodhya, while claiming the products carried “Blessings from Shree Ram Janam Bhumi Temple, Ayodhya”. The ingredient description on the listings also referred to the contents as “Ram Mandir Prasad”.The authority said the listings were particularly concerning because they were live shortly before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple, when religious sentiment and consumer interest were at their peak.Amazon removed the listings after receiving CCPA’s show-cause notice on Jan 19, 2024, and disclosed the identity of the third-party seller. The company argued it was only a marketplace intermediary and that the seller was responsible for listing, pricing and describing the products.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesCCPA, however, held that Amazon by hosting, displaying and facilitating sale of the listings was a party to the publication of misleading advertisements under Section 21(4) of Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The authority noted sales generated through the listings amounted to Rs 25.3 lakh, from which Amazon also earned commission or marketplace fees.Amazon informed CCPA that sales from the four disputed listings generated Rs 39,802 from which it received Rs 15,165 as a service fee. It said that the Rs 25.3 lakh figure disclosed earlier represented the seller’s gross merchandise sales across all its listings.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Due to the strong and effective prosecution by the state government, the accused could not secure any relief. The court order reflected the state government’s resolve in ensuring justice for Ankita and securing the strictest punishment for those found guilty under the law.The conviction of the accused in the Ankita Bhandari murder case and their sentence to life imprisonment is evidence that, under the leadership of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state government worked with seriousness and determination from the very beginning of this sensitive case until the final judicial verdict, with the objective of ensuring the strictest possible punishment for the perpetrators.After the incident came to light, the Dhami government ensured that within 24 hours the accused were sent to jail, and an SIT was constituted for a fair and thorough investigation. Action was also initiated against the accused under the Gangsters Act.During the investigation, a detailed chargesheet of approximately 500 pages was prepared, incorporating statements of nearly 100 witnesses along with important evidence. The prosecution consistently presented the case strongly before the court, as a result of which the bail applications of the accused were repeatedly rejected, and they remained behind bars throughout the trial. As a result of the strong investigation and effective prosecution, the perpetrators of Ankita’s murder were ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment.Throughout the process, the state government accorded the highest priority to the sentiments of Ankita’s parents and family. In accordance with the family’s demands, government counsels were changed three times. Moreover, when Ankita’s parents demanded a CBI investigation, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami respected their sentiments and ordered a CBI probe into the matter.The government provided Rs 25 lakh in financial assistance to support the family. In addition, jobs were provided to Ankita’s brother and father, fulfilling the government’s commitment to stand by the bereaved family.Throughout the entire case, the Dhami government’s stand remained clear from day one: no matter how influential a criminal may be, the law will take its course, and the guilty will be brought before the law and given the strictest possible punishment. Amid questions raised regarding the investigation, the investigation process was also found satisfactory at the judicial level, and the accused were brought to justice as a result of strong prosecution.Meanwhile, Congress and people associated with other organisations repeatedly raised questions in the name of the so-called ‘VIP’, attempting to create confusion among the public. If anyone had any concrete facts or evidence in this regard, the same should have been presented before the investigating agencies and the court. Making allegations outside the court for political gain and misleading the public is not a fight for justice; rather, it amounts to politicising an extremely sensitive case concerning Ankita.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesChief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had made it clear from the very beginning that ensuring justice for Ankita was the government’s highest priority. From swift arrests, an SIT investigation, a strong chargesheet and action under the Gangsters Act, to ensuring that the accused did not get bail, changing the prosecution arrangement as per the family’s demand, providing financial assistance and employment, and ordering a CBI investigation at the request of Ankita’s parents—the government took decisions with sensitivity and firmness at every stage.In the fight to secure justice for Ankita, the state government did not limit itself to assurances; it stood firmly with the family through concrete action, strong prosecution and a decisive outcome.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the southern zonal council (SZC) — which comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and the Union territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands — at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with discussions likely to delve into Centre-state and inter-state issues related to water sharing, education and setting up of fast track special courts for the speedy investigation and trial of rape cases, among others.On Friday and Saturday, Shah will visit Siliguri, West Bengal. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various projects related to border security. Later, he will interact with personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal posted in Siliguri and inaugurate an exhibition on the three criminal laws. On Saturday morning, Shah will wind up his visit by chairing a border security review meeting.The Union home minister is chairperson of the southern zonal council, while Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is its current vice-chairperson. Among others who will attend the SZC meeting are chief ministers/lieutenant governors/administrators of the member states/UTs, along with two senior ministers from each state. The chief secretaries/advisors and other senior officers of the state governments and the Central government will also participate in the deliberations.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMHA in a statement on Wednesday said the zonal councils provide an excellent forum for resolving issues and disputes between the Centre and the member states/Union territories, among the member states/Union territories, and within the region. These councils also discuss broad issues of national importance, covering various issues of common interest at the regional level, such as issues related to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, important projects related to water sharing, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), and civil aviation matters.According to the MHA spokesperson, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has envisioned ‘Team Bharat’ for the nation, on the basis of cooperative federalism, and the zonal councils are making significant contributions in this direction.With the cooperation of all state governments, Central ministries and departments, a total of 69 meetings of the various zonal councils and their standing committees have been held in the last approximately 12 years since June 2014.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily‘Fuel For Free’: Chandigarh’s ‘Petrol Langar’ Turns Chaotic, Leaves People Fuming‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJP123Photostories5 tips to improve your communication skills10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern5 easy-to-do beauty secrets that make you look effortlessly expensiveOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals whether you’re judgmental or too hard on yourselfBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? 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