In a post on X, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi mentioned Amazon, Flipkart, Ubuy India, Etsy, The Flag Company, and The Flag Corporation over the listing and sale of Pakistani flags, saying, “Such insensitivity will not be tolerated”read moreE-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and others have been ordered by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) against the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise.In a post on X, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi mentioned Amazon, Flipkart, Ubuy India, Etsy, The Flag Company, and The Flag Corporation over the listing and sale of Pakistani flags, saying, “Such insensitivity will not be tolerated. E-commerce platforms are hereby directed to immediately remove all such content and adhere to National laws.”STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADMore from India
FirstUp: Will Putin and Zelenskyy meet face-to-face in Turkey to discuss the Ukraine war?The directive comes amid India-Pakistan tensions following last week’s Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the Pahalgam attack of April 22 that killed 26 people.Last week, the CCPA issued notices to 13 e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart for illegal sale of walkie-talkie devices on their platforms, which could raise security concerns at a time of military conflict between India and Pakistan.The crackdown focused on the sale of walkie-talkies without proper frequency disclosure, licensing information, or Equipment Type Approval (ETA), constituting a violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.The minister said the CCPA will issue formal guidelines under Section 18(2)(l) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, aimed at strengthening compliance and consumer safeguards in digital marketplaces.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADSellers have been directed to adhere strictly to all applicable regulatory standards to uphold consumer rights and prevent unlawful trade practicesTagsAmazonIndia-Pakistan TensionEnd of Article

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CCPA cracks down on sale of Pak flags, sends notices to Amazon, Flipkart