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Tea vs Coffee: Which Is A Healthier Drink To Have Every Day
Tea or coffee, which cup gives your body a healthier boost? Here's what science says about these two morning favourites.
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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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Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd) for publishing misleading advertisements regarding the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G Review: Is a Great Design Worth the High Price?
The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G arrives as a durable handset that aims to address consumer concerns about smartphone fragility. It features a tough build and a long-lasting battery. However, the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is placed in a highly competitive price bracket where durability alone isn’t enough to impress. But does the handset prove to be more than a mere p...
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Listed In FIR Against Six Over Defective Hyundai Car
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone face FIR over Hyundai car defect; endorsers liable under consumer protection laws.
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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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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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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
The petition said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation.
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Centre Orders E-Commerce Platforms To Self-Audit To Identify "Dark Patterns"
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate "dark patterns", deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions.
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Centre Cracks Down On Unauthorised Walkie-Talkie Sales. Here's Why
Amid heightened security concerns after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released detailed guidelines and issued notices to prevent the unauthorised sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies.
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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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Castle Barbeque, Chaayos And 3 More Delhi Restaurants Issued Notice Over Levy And Non-Refund Of Service Charge
Five Delhi restaurants have been issued notices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, for failing to refund mandatory service charges.
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Consumer Watchdog Issues Notices To 5 Restaurants For Charging Service Fee
Consumer watchdog CCPA has issued notices to five restaurants for continuing to impose mandatory service charges despite a recent Delhi High Court ruling upholding guidelines against the practice.
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Tea vs Coffee: Which Is A Healthier Drink To Have Every Day
Tea or coffee, which cup gives your body a healthier boost? Here's what science says about these two morning favourites.
-
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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Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd) for publishing misleading advertisements regarding the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G Review: Is a Great Design Worth the High Price?
The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G arrives as a durable handset that aims to address consumer concerns about smartphone fragility. It features a tough build and a long-lasting battery. However, the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is placed in a highly competitive price bracket where durability alone isn’t enough to impress. But does the handset prove to be more than a mere p...
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Listed In FIR Against Six Over Defective Hyundai Car
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone face FIR over Hyundai car defect; endorsers liable under consumer protection laws.
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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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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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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
The petition said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation.
-
Centre Orders E-Commerce Platforms To Self-Audit To Identify "Dark Patterns"
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate "dark patterns", deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions.
-
Centre Cracks Down On Unauthorised Walkie-Talkie Sales. Here's Why
Amid heightened security concerns after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released detailed guidelines and issued notices to prevent the unauthorised sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies.
-
"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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Castle Barbeque, Chaayos And 3 More Delhi Restaurants Issued Notice Over Levy And Non-Refund Of Service Charge
Five Delhi restaurants have been issued notices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, for failing to refund mandatory service charges.
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Consumer Watchdog Issues Notices To 5 Restaurants For Charging Service Fee
Consumer watchdog CCPA has issued notices to five restaurants for continuing to impose mandatory service charges despite a recent Delhi High Court ruling upholding guidelines against the practice.
