Tougher consumer laws in offing
* Govt plans to bring e-commerce under Consumer Act
* May set up independent probe authority
New Delhi, November 15
The Narendra Modi government is planning to bring about major changes in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 to benefit consumers in the hitherto complex and largely seller-advantageous complaints redress system.

In Valley, VK Singh says BJP for relook at Art 370
Srinagar, November 15
Union Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh (retd) on Saturday said the BJP hasn’t shelved the controversial issue of abrogation of Article 370, which accords a special status to Jammu and Kashmir, but is ready for a discussion on it.

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as G20 summit kicks off, focus on revamping global economy, conflict zones
Bringing back black money a priority: Modi
Says reform process bound to face resistance, must be insulated from political pressures
Brisbane, November 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for global cooperation on repatriation of black money stashed abroad as the summit of G20 countries opened here amid intense pressure from within on tackling the menace.

Nation page: Modi wants BRICS bank ready by 2016
Germans warm up to ‘Make in India’ mission
World page: Putin plans to cut short visit after West blasts Moscow over Ukraine
Obama warns of outright conflict in Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Barack Obama and other leaders during the G20 Summit in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday. PTI

Haryana Police close in on Rampal as supporters hold fort
Barwala (Hisar), November 15
Religious head Rampal remained holed up inside the Satlok Ashram for the 10th day today as the Haryana Police called in a unit of the CRPF's Rapid Action Force (RAF) in Barwala late on Saturday night to storm the ashram. The CRPF's unit has been stationed five kilometres from the ashram.

Vehicles of top Haryana police officers during a flag march outside Satlok Ashram in Barwala on Saturday. Manoj Dhaka

Diesel dearer as Punjab raises VAT
Chandigarh, November 15
Diesel prices in Punjab are up by 77 paise as the state government on Saturday increased the VAT by 1.50%. The VAT on diesel in state was 9.75% till now. After the revision, it stands at 12.3% (9.75% + 1.50% + 10% surcharge).

sterilisation Deaths: reports of Rat poison chemical in pills No tubectomy targets for docs, says Nadda Solan, November 15 Amid reports of contaminated tablets being given to the victims of botched tubectomy in Chhattisgarh, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said today that doctors conducting such surgeries had not been given any target to complete. Nation page: Govt destroying evidence: Rahul