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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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Odisha Man Cooks Rare Lizard, Posts Online, Forest Officials Take Action
A YouTuber from Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has been arrested for allegedly cooking the meat of a protected and rare species of monitor lizard and posting the video on social media platforms.
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UK Scraps Demand for Apple ‘Backdoor’ After Pressure From US
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that British authorities had rescinded an order asking the company to circumvent encryption to help them pursue certain national security and criminal investigations.
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"Illegals Snatching Rights": PM Announces Demographic Mission To Protect Citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a demographic mission to protect the country from the dangers posed by illegal immigrants.
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US Border Patrol Arrests 2 Indians Crossing Into Maine Illegally
Two Indian nationals were arrested by the United States authorities for illegally entering the country last week, border officials said.
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Centre Launches 100-Day Drive To Help Investors Claim Dividend, Update KYC
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has launched a 100-day campaign titled 'Saksham Niveshak,' running from July 28-November 6.
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Small Plane Carrying 3 Crashes Off California Coast, Search Underway
Authorities are searching for three people who were aboard a private twin-engine plane that crashed off the central California coast.
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Temple Demolished In Dhaka, India Urges Bangladesh To Protect Hindus
The demolition of a Durga Temple in Dhaka had led to a sharp response from India over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. Authorities in Bangladesh have justified the move, calling it a 'makeshift structure', built illegally.
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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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Paris Seeks Personhood Status For River Seine To Protect Its Ecosystem
French authorities want to give legal rights to the River Seine to better defend the world-famous waterway in court and protect its fragile ecosystem, part of a global movement to grant legal personhood to nature.
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Supreme Court's 7 Directions For Domestic Violence Act Implementation
The Supreme Court has not only asked authorities to appoint protection officers to assist victims of domestic violence across the country within sixweeks, but also issued several detailed directions.
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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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US Border Officials Arrest Illegal Indian Immigrant On Child Predator Charges
Border authorities have arrested an Indian citizen living illegally in the US wanted for child predator charges.
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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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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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Odisha Man Cooks Rare Lizard, Posts Online, Forest Officials Take Action
A YouTuber from Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has been arrested for allegedly cooking the meat of a protected and rare species of monitor lizard and posting the video on social media platforms.
-
UK Scraps Demand for Apple ‘Backdoor’ After Pressure From US
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that British authorities had rescinded an order asking the company to circumvent encryption to help them pursue certain national security and criminal investigations.
-
"Illegals Snatching Rights": PM Announces Demographic Mission To Protect Citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a demographic mission to protect the country from the dangers posed by illegal immigrants.
-
US Border Patrol Arrests 2 Indians Crossing Into Maine Illegally
Two Indian nationals were arrested by the United States authorities for illegally entering the country last week, border officials said.
-
Centre Launches 100-Day Drive To Help Investors Claim Dividend, Update KYC
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has launched a 100-day campaign titled 'Saksham Niveshak,' running from July 28-November 6.
-
Small Plane Carrying 3 Crashes Off California Coast, Search Underway
Authorities are searching for three people who were aboard a private twin-engine plane that crashed off the central California coast.
-
Temple Demolished In Dhaka, India Urges Bangladesh To Protect Hindus
The demolition of a Durga Temple in Dhaka had led to a sharp response from India over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. Authorities in Bangladesh have justified the move, calling it a 'makeshift structure', built illegally.
-
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.
-
Paris Seeks Personhood Status For River Seine To Protect Its Ecosystem
French authorities want to give legal rights to the River Seine to better defend the world-famous waterway in court and protect its fragile ecosystem, part of a global movement to grant legal personhood to nature.
-
Supreme Court's 7 Directions For Domestic Violence Act Implementation
The Supreme Court has not only asked authorities to appoint protection officers to assist victims of domestic violence across the country within sixweeks, but also issued several detailed directions.
-
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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US Border Officials Arrest Illegal Indian Immigrant On Child Predator Charges
Border authorities have arrested an Indian citizen living illegally in the US wanted for child predator charges.
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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.
