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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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"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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'No Added Fees, No Hidden Taxes': Swiggy Launches Toing In Pune For Affordable Meals
The pilot app is live in select areas of Pune and targets students and young professionals with low-cost meal options. Swiggy has launched the app on the App Store and Google Play.
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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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Rapido's New Food Delivery App Ownly Is Now Live; Service Begins In Bengaluru
Rapido's Ownly promises "no hidden fees" on the delivery app and offers "offline prices" for food online.
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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"Mystery Service Charges, Surprise Ad Placements": Restaurant Owner Shares Reason For Quitting Zomato
Social media users supported the restaurant owner in the comments section. Read on for details.
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Techie Criticises Bengaluru FC's Zomato Packaging, Goalkeeper Jokes: "Share GPay Details"
A techie sparked a debate on social media after expressing frustration over Zomato's Rs 12 "packaging charges," which promoted Bengaluru FC's advertisement.
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Instagram Agrees Curbs on Paid Influencers, UK Watchdog Says
Facebook Instagram has agreed measures to crack down on hidden advertising by paid so-called influencers on its photo and video platform, Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Friday.
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Oyo Office Target of Surprise Search by Tax Officials, as SoftBank Faces Investor Security
SoftBank-backed hotel chain Oyo Hotels and Homes said on Friday income tax authorities had carried out a surprise search at one of its four offices in Gurugram.
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Unreasonable Fees, Hidden Costs? CBSE Seeks Data From Private Schools
CBSE has sought data from private schools about their fee structure and increase in fees in recent years.
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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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"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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'No Added Fees, No Hidden Taxes': Swiggy Launches Toing In Pune For Affordable Meals
The pilot app is live in select areas of Pune and targets students and young professionals with low-cost meal options. Swiggy has launched the app on the App Store and Google Play.
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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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Rapido's New Food Delivery App Ownly Is Now Live; Service Begins In Bengaluru
Rapido's Ownly promises "no hidden fees" on the delivery app and offers "offline prices" for food online.
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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"Mystery Service Charges, Surprise Ad Placements": Restaurant Owner Shares Reason For Quitting Zomato
Social media users supported the restaurant owner in the comments section. Read on for details.
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Techie Criticises Bengaluru FC's Zomato Packaging, Goalkeeper Jokes: "Share GPay Details"
A techie sparked a debate on social media after expressing frustration over Zomato's Rs 12 "packaging charges," which promoted Bengaluru FC's advertisement.
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Instagram Agrees Curbs on Paid Influencers, UK Watchdog Says
Facebook Instagram has agreed measures to crack down on hidden advertising by paid so-called influencers on its photo and video platform, Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Friday.
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Oyo Office Target of Surprise Search by Tax Officials, as SoftBank Faces Investor Security
SoftBank-backed hotel chain Oyo Hotels and Homes said on Friday income tax authorities had carried out a surprise search at one of its four offices in Gurugram.
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Unreasonable Fees, Hidden Costs? CBSE Seeks Data From Private Schools
CBSE has sought data from private schools about their fee structure and increase in fees in recent years.
