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What Is US Clarity Act? What It Means For Bitcoin, Crypto, Investors
The US Clarity Act proposes registration frameworks for crypto businesses so they can legally operate under a defined compliance system.
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Heart Health To Digestion: How Does Consuming Raw Garlic Improve Your Health?
You can start your day with raw garlic which strengthens your heart, soothes your gut, and protects you from everyday threats. Studies also reveal how it improves circulation, balances blood sugar, and helps in detoxification.
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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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Renting Flat Doesn't Exclude Homebuyer From Consumer Rights: Top Court
The Supreme Court has said mere leasing out or renting a residential flat does not by itself exclude the purchaser of the property from being called a "consumer" to avail his rights under the consumer-protection law.
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13 E-Commerce Sites Fined Rs 10 Lakh Each For Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales
Central Consumer Protection Authority has initiated suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for listing and selling unauthorised walkie-talkies.
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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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Advocates Can't be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act) as it noted that the legal profession is unique in nature.
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Consumers' Right to Data Protection, Privacy and Safe Internet Can Never Be Compromised, MoS IT Says
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that platforms in the digital space will always be held accountable to their customers by the government. Big Tech has avoided regulation all around the world "because they masqueraded as innovation", according to the MoS IT. The government is currently conducting a nation...
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Centre Issues Order Against Amazon, Flipkart, Other E-Commerce Sites for Selling Seat Belt Alarm Stopper Clips
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued orders against the top five e-commerce platforms for selling car seat belt alarm stopper clips. Authorities found that such clips were being blatantly sold on several e-commerce platforms.
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Centre Issues New Guidelines For Celebs, Social Media Influencers
The government wants to ensure that the endorsements are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
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Not A Must For Delhi Metro To Give Drinking Water At Stations: Centre
It is not incumbent upon the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide free drinking water and toilet facilities at stations within the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the government told Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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Government Issues Rules for Influencers, Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Penalty for Not Disclosing 'Material' Interest
The government has now made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. Launching these guidelines at a press conference, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the guidelines have been iss...
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Government Working on New Data Protection Bill, Digital India Act, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the country’s IT and Communications Minister, announced recently that the government is working on a new Data Protection Bill and the Digital India Act. It will also upload a new Telecom Bill in the coming days, the minister stated.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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What Is US Clarity Act? What It Means For Bitcoin, Crypto, Investors
The US Clarity Act proposes registration frameworks for crypto businesses so they can legally operate under a defined compliance system.
-
Heart Health To Digestion: How Does Consuming Raw Garlic Improve Your Health?
You can start your day with raw garlic which strengthens your heart, soothes your gut, and protects you from everyday threats. Studies also reveal how it improves circulation, balances blood sugar, and helps in detoxification.
-
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.
-
Renting Flat Doesn't Exclude Homebuyer From Consumer Rights: Top Court
The Supreme Court has said mere leasing out or renting a residential flat does not by itself exclude the purchaser of the property from being called a "consumer" to avail his rights under the consumer-protection law.
-
13 E-Commerce Sites Fined Rs 10 Lakh Each For Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales
Central Consumer Protection Authority has initiated suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for listing and selling unauthorised walkie-talkies.
-
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.
-
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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Advocates Can't be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act) as it noted that the legal profession is unique in nature.
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Consumers' Right to Data Protection, Privacy and Safe Internet Can Never Be Compromised, MoS IT Says
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that platforms in the digital space will always be held accountable to their customers by the government. Big Tech has avoided regulation all around the world "because they masqueraded as innovation", according to the MoS IT. The government is currently conducting a nation...
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Centre Issues Order Against Amazon, Flipkart, Other E-Commerce Sites for Selling Seat Belt Alarm Stopper Clips
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued orders against the top five e-commerce platforms for selling car seat belt alarm stopper clips. Authorities found that such clips were being blatantly sold on several e-commerce platforms.
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Centre Issues New Guidelines For Celebs, Social Media Influencers
The government wants to ensure that the endorsements are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
-
Not A Must For Delhi Metro To Give Drinking Water At Stations: Centre
It is not incumbent upon the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide free drinking water and toilet facilities at stations within the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the government told Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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Government Issues Rules for Influencers, Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Penalty for Not Disclosing 'Material' Interest
The government has now made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. Launching these guidelines at a press conference, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the guidelines have been iss...
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Government Working on New Data Protection Bill, Digital India Act, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the country’s IT and Communications Minister, announced recently that the government is working on a new Data Protection Bill and the Digital India Act. It will also upload a new Telecom Bill in the coming days, the minister stated.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
