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Govt Warns Of 'Drip Pricing' As Festive Season Boosts Online Shopping: How To Raise A Complaint?
"The deal looks great at first, but hidden charges at the end hike up the price — that’s Drip Pricing, a Dark Pattern!", said the consumer affairs dept.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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'Class Action': Govt's Stern Warning If Companies Fail To Pass GST Benefits To Customers
Nidhi Khare added that the government has a built-in system to monitor compliance and ensure that violations are addressed quickly
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Centre Warns Traders Of Hoarding Food Items, Says Ample Stocks Available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks
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Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling 'Analogue Paneer' In Hotels, Restaurants
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use "analogue paneer" in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday.
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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PMGKAY: Food Ministry To Partner Tax Department To Remove Ineligible Beneficiaries
I-T dept to share data with Food Min to weed out ineligible PMGKAY beneficiaries
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Consumer Affairs Department To Expedite Filling Of 663 Vacancies As Complaints Surge
Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare emphasised the need to expedite the appointments of qualified candidates to fill vacant positions.
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States Integrate Farmers Data With Central Portal
Many procuring states have integrated key data related to farmers with a portal managed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
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Government Issues 202 Notices To E-Commerce Entities For Misleading Consumers
Government has issued 202 notices to several e-commerce entities for incorrect declaration of "country of origin" on products on their platforms
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Strong Feedback Will Lead To Robust E-Commerce Rules: Piyush Goyal
Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that "strong feedback" will help in preparing a robust e-commerce policy
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Government Aims To Tighten Rules For E-Commerce Companies
Government has clarified that conventional e-commerce flash sales are not banned, only specific sales which limit customer choice are not allowed.
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Restaurants Say Directive On Service Charge To Impact 8.5 Million Employees
The Department Of Consumer Affairs on Monday issued a statement saying that customers dissatisfied with service at any hotel or restaurant can opt for the service charge not being levied, as this is optional or discretionary.
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Govt Warns Of 'Drip Pricing' As Festive Season Boosts Online Shopping: How To Raise A Complaint?
"The deal looks great at first, but hidden charges at the end hike up the price — that’s Drip Pricing, a Dark Pattern!", said the consumer affairs dept.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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'Class Action': Govt's Stern Warning If Companies Fail To Pass GST Benefits To Customers
Nidhi Khare added that the government has a built-in system to monitor compliance and ensure that violations are addressed quickly
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Centre Warns Traders Of Hoarding Food Items, Says Ample Stocks Available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks
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Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling 'Analogue Paneer' In Hotels, Restaurants
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use "analogue paneer" in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday.
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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PMGKAY: Food Ministry To Partner Tax Department To Remove Ineligible Beneficiaries
I-T dept to share data with Food Min to weed out ineligible PMGKAY beneficiaries
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Consumer Affairs Department To Expedite Filling Of 663 Vacancies As Complaints Surge
Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare emphasised the need to expedite the appointments of qualified candidates to fill vacant positions.
-
States Integrate Farmers Data With Central Portal
Many procuring states have integrated key data related to farmers with a portal managed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
-
Government Issues 202 Notices To E-Commerce Entities For Misleading Consumers
Government has issued 202 notices to several e-commerce entities for incorrect declaration of "country of origin" on products on their platforms
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Strong Feedback Will Lead To Robust E-Commerce Rules: Piyush Goyal
Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that "strong feedback" will help in preparing a robust e-commerce policy
-
Government Aims To Tighten Rules For E-Commerce Companies
Government has clarified that conventional e-commerce flash sales are not banned, only specific sales which limit customer choice are not allowed.
-
Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Google To Launch Online Safety Campaign For Consumers
In a bid to raise awareness about online safety, Google India has partnered Ministry of Consumer Affairs for rolling out a nationwide 'Digitally Safe Consumer' campaign.
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Restaurants Say Directive On Service Charge To Impact 8.5 Million Employees
The Department Of Consumer Affairs on Monday issued a statement saying that customers dissatisfied with service at any hotel or restaurant can opt for the service charge not being levied, as this is optional or discretionary.
