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Mandatory Service Charge Illegal, Barbeque Nation Among Restaurants Pulled Up
Authorities have tightened enforcement on restaurants that added extra fees to bills without consent, directing them to issue refunds and update billing systems.
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India Responds To Trump's Claim That PM Modi Made A Russian Oil Promise
India's consistent priority is to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario, New Delhi has said in response to US President Donald Trump's claim
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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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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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"Misleading Ad": Traders' Body Files Complaint Against Amitabh Bachchan, Flipkart
Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, terming the advertisement as "misleading".
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Retailers Cannot Insist on Customers' Mobile Numbers to Provide Services, Consumer Affairs Ministry Says
Retailers cannot insist on customer numbers for providing certain services, the government said on Tuesday. An advisory issued to retailers by the Consumer Affairs Ministry states that they cannot insist on personal contact details of customers for services.
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Mandatory Service Charge Illegal, Barbeque Nation Among Restaurants Pulled Up
Authorities have tightened enforcement on restaurants that added extra fees to bills without consent, directing them to issue refunds and update billing systems.
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India Responds To Trump's Claim That PM Modi Made A Russian Oil Promise
India's consistent priority is to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario, New Delhi has said in response to US President Donald Trump's claim
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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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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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"Misleading Ad": Traders' Body Files Complaint Against Amitabh Bachchan, Flipkart
Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, terming the advertisement as "misleading".
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Retailers Cannot Insist on Customers' Mobile Numbers to Provide Services, Consumer Affairs Ministry Says
Retailers cannot insist on customer numbers for providing certain services, the government said on Tuesday. An advisory issued to retailers by the Consumer Affairs Ministry states that they cannot insist on personal contact details of customers for services.
