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Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On 'Dark Patterns'
Cracking down on 'dark patterns' employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action.
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E-Commerce Firms Charging For Cash-On-Delivery To Face Action: Minister
Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that strict action will be taken against e-commerce platforms that mislead consumers and charge unfair fees such as extra costs for Cash-on-Delivery (COD).
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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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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Lumio Vision TVs, Arc 7 Projector
Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale in India begins tomorrow. It is a three-day affair, taking place between July 12-14. Lumio, the home-grown consumer technology startup founded by Flipkart and Xiaomi veterans has announced offers on its new range of Vision TVs and Arc-series projectors. Buyers can enjoy discounts, exchange benefits, and bank offers.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale: Early Deals on OnePlus Nord 5, iQOO Z10 5G, Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and More
The Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale gets underway on July 12. The annual sale is a three-day affair this year, offering consumers a chance to get their hands on the products they have been planning to purchase, at lowered rates. Check out the early deals on smartphones such as the iQOO Z10 5G, Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Redmi 13 5G, and more.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale: Deals on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, Redmi A4 5G, Lava Storm Play 5G Announced
Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale begins soon in India. It will be a three-day affair for the first time, taking place between July 12 and July 14. Ahead of the commencement of the annual sale, the e-commerce giant has revealed the deals on several affordable handsets that consumers can avail of. There are notable deals live on smartphones such as the One...
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Unemployed Man Kills Partner Out Of Jealousy, Sleeps Next To Body For 2 Days
Sachin, jobless and consumed by jealousy, suspected Ritika, who worked in a private firm, of having an affair with her boss.
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"Advance Tip For Booking Cabs Unethical": Pralhad Joshi Sends Notice To Uber
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to major cab aggregator Uber for nudging users to pay an advance tip to avail quicker services, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said.
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Amazon India, Flipkart Get Notices Over Sale Of Pak Flags, Merchandise
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Flipkart, over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said.
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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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India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".
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Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On 'Dark Patterns'
Cracking down on 'dark patterns' employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action.
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E-Commerce Firms Charging For Cash-On-Delivery To Face Action: Minister
Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that strict action will be taken against e-commerce platforms that mislead consumers and charge unfair fees such as extra costs for Cash-on-Delivery (COD).
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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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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Lumio Vision TVs, Arc 7 Projector
Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale in India begins tomorrow. It is a three-day affair, taking place between July 12-14. Lumio, the home-grown consumer technology startup founded by Flipkart and Xiaomi veterans has announced offers on its new range of Vision TVs and Arc-series projectors. Buyers can enjoy discounts, exchange benefits, and bank offers.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale: Early Deals on OnePlus Nord 5, iQOO Z10 5G, Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and More
The Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale gets underway on July 12. The annual sale is a three-day affair this year, offering consumers a chance to get their hands on the products they have been planning to purchase, at lowered rates. Check out the early deals on smartphones such as the iQOO Z10 5G, Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Redmi 13 5G, and more.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale: Deals on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, Redmi A4 5G, Lava Storm Play 5G Announced
Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale begins soon in India. It will be a three-day affair for the first time, taking place between July 12 and July 14. Ahead of the commencement of the annual sale, the e-commerce giant has revealed the deals on several affordable handsets that consumers can avail of. There are notable deals live on smartphones such as the One...
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Unemployed Man Kills Partner Out Of Jealousy, Sleeps Next To Body For 2 Days
Sachin, jobless and consumed by jealousy, suspected Ritika, who worked in a private firm, of having an affair with her boss.
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"Advance Tip For Booking Cabs Unethical": Pralhad Joshi Sends Notice To Uber
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to major cab aggregator Uber for nudging users to pay an advance tip to avail quicker services, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said.
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Amazon India, Flipkart Get Notices Over Sale Of Pak Flags, Merchandise
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Flipkart, over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said.
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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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India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".
