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20% Cow Cess On Liquor? Rajasthan Bar Bill Goes Viral
A customer was recently charged 20% extra on the value-added tax (VAT) for beer at a bar in Jodhpur. This additional amount was 'cow cess', a tax aimed at supporting cows and cow shelters in Rajasthan.
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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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"Travel In The US Is Dead": Influencer Rants About $500 Resort Fee At Hawaii Hotel
She stated that the resort fee wasn't clearly mentioned during the booking process, and she only discovered it when she received her final bill.
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Viral: Reddit User Shocked By "Quiet Time Surcharge" At Restaurant, Internet Reacts
A viral post on Reddit claimed that a customer was charged extra for the restaurant not being as busy as usual. Foodies had a lot to say about it.
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Viral: Woman Shares Hack To Order Food Online Without Paying Extra Charges
A woman on X said she has stopped using Swiggy or Zomato and instead found a cheaper alternative by bypassing delivery apps.
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Coimbatore Man Alleges Paying 81% Extra On Swiggy Than At Restaurant Nearby - See Post
The customer ordered food from a nearby outlet through Swiggy and later bought the same dishes directly from the restaurant
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Swiggy and Zomato Raise Platform Fees to Up to Rs. 15 Amidst Rise in Festival-Related Demand
Swiggy and Zomato have hiked their platform fees in anticipation of the festive rush. Swiggy now charges Rs. 15 on orders, whereas Zomato's platform fees has been hiked by Rs. 2 to Rs. 12. This price hike is said to be in anticipation of the surge in food delivery orders ahead of the festive season. Zomato is also reportedly testing a new VIP Mode ...
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9 Hidden Travel Costs Many Indians Forget To Budget For
If you are planning a trip and dont want to shock yourself later when additional expenses add onto your budget, follow this guide to know where you might need to spend a little extra.
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Two US-Based Airlines Sued For Misleading Passengers About 'Window' Seats
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are being sued for selling (and charging extra for) window seats that face blank walls on their planes.
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This Pune Restaurant Charges Extra For Wasting Food, Sparks Online Debate
This restaurant rule encourages people to order mindfully, respect the food and those who prepare it, and minimise wastage.
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Planning A Trip To Popular Greek Islands? You Will Now Have To Pay Additional Fee
Visitors to the most popular Greek islands, Mykonos and Santorini, will now pay more under a new cruise tax.
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Trump Warns Extra 10% Tariffs Against Countries 'Aligning' With BRICS
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10% tariff.
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Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, Zepto Revise Charges Amid Soaring Losses
Quick commerce platforms Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy's Instamart have started charging extra to customer orders over and above the existing platform and service fee, according to a report.
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French Restaurant Fines Diners Rs 1,500 For Dining Mistakes, Sparks Outrage
The owner, frustrated by frequent mismatches in party sizes, says the policy aims to promote responsibility and reduce disruptions.
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20% Cow Cess On Liquor? Rajasthan Bar Bill Goes Viral
A customer was recently charged 20% extra on the value-added tax (VAT) for beer at a bar in Jodhpur. This additional amount was 'cow cess', a tax aimed at supporting cows and cow shelters in Rajasthan.
-
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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"Travel In The US Is Dead": Influencer Rants About $500 Resort Fee At Hawaii Hotel
She stated that the resort fee wasn't clearly mentioned during the booking process, and she only discovered it when she received her final bill.
-
Viral: Reddit User Shocked By "Quiet Time Surcharge" At Restaurant, Internet Reacts
A viral post on Reddit claimed that a customer was charged extra for the restaurant not being as busy as usual. Foodies had a lot to say about it.
-
Viral: Woman Shares Hack To Order Food Online Without Paying Extra Charges
A woman on X said she has stopped using Swiggy or Zomato and instead found a cheaper alternative by bypassing delivery apps.
-
Coimbatore Man Alleges Paying 81% Extra On Swiggy Than At Restaurant Nearby - See Post
The customer ordered food from a nearby outlet through Swiggy and later bought the same dishes directly from the restaurant
-
Swiggy and Zomato Raise Platform Fees to Up to Rs. 15 Amidst Rise in Festival-Related Demand
Swiggy and Zomato have hiked their platform fees in anticipation of the festive rush. Swiggy now charges Rs. 15 on orders, whereas Zomato's platform fees has been hiked by Rs. 2 to Rs. 12. This price hike is said to be in anticipation of the surge in food delivery orders ahead of the festive season. Zomato is also reportedly testing a new VIP Mode ...
-
9 Hidden Travel Costs Many Indians Forget To Budget For
If you are planning a trip and dont want to shock yourself later when additional expenses add onto your budget, follow this guide to know where you might need to spend a little extra.
-
Two US-Based Airlines Sued For Misleading Passengers About 'Window' Seats
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are being sued for selling (and charging extra for) window seats that face blank walls on their planes.
-
This Pune Restaurant Charges Extra For Wasting Food, Sparks Online Debate
This restaurant rule encourages people to order mindfully, respect the food and those who prepare it, and minimise wastage.
-
Planning A Trip To Popular Greek Islands? You Will Now Have To Pay Additional Fee
Visitors to the most popular Greek islands, Mykonos and Santorini, will now pay more under a new cruise tax.
-
Trump Warns Extra 10% Tariffs Against Countries 'Aligning' With BRICS
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10% tariff.
-
Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, Zepto Revise Charges Amid Soaring Losses
Quick commerce platforms Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy's Instamart have started charging extra to customer orders over and above the existing platform and service fee, according to a report.
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French Restaurant Fines Diners Rs 1,500 For Dining Mistakes, Sparks Outrage
The owner, frustrated by frequent mismatches in party sizes, says the policy aims to promote responsibility and reduce disruptions.
