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New Delhi: Delhi Assembly’s Leader of Opposition, Atishi, has accused Minister Kapil Mishra of spreading falsehoods and disrespecting religious leaders in the ongoing video controversy. She alleged that the BJP’s claims are politically motivated and that Mishra has a habit of lying. Speaking to the media for the first time in the Assembly regarding the matter, Atishi said Mishra edited videos, invoked religious figures, and used their names for political gains, showing blatant disrespect for Gurus. Pattern of Falsehoods:Atishi highlighted Mishra’s history of making false claims, for which he had previously apologized in court. She rejected BJP’s allegations that she insulted Sikh Gurus, calling them “baseless and malicious.” She said, “My family and I have unshakable faith in Shri...

New Delhi: The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DSCDRC) has clarified that consumers are obligated to pay for the services they use. Exceeding the credit limit does not constitute a “shortfall in service,” the commission stated. The clarification came while dismissing an appeal against a District Consumer Commission’s decision. The district panel had earlier rejected a complaint against Bharti Airtel. The Complaint:The complainant alleged that the telecom service provider demanded payment without providing detailed billing for over ₹1.4 lakh and simultaneously suspended mobile services. The complainant claimed this should be considered a deficiency in service. The bench, comprising Commission President Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal and Judicial Member Pinky, d...