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CCPA Fines Rapido Rs 10 Lakh Over Dark Patterns and Tipping Prompts
CCPA fines Rapido Rs 10 lakh over alleged dark patterns, pre-ride tipping prompts and confirm shaming that pressured users to pay extra.
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Business
Apple Faces CCPA Probe Over iOS 18 Issues, Warranty Terms
Apple faces a CCPA investigation over complaints that iOS 18 caused iPhone display and microphone issues and concerns over repair charges…
Business
Supreme Court Warns Builders: Project Brochures Are Promises, Not Just Marketing
The Supreme Court has warned builders that promises made in project brochures must match what is delivered to homebuyers, stressing that…
Business
Dabur Challenges FSSAI Ban in Delhi High Court Over ‘100%’ Product Claims
Dabur has approached the Delhi High Court challenging FSSAI's ban on selling products with '100%' claims, alleging violation of natural…
Business
RBI’s New Loan Recovery Rules 2027: No Harassment, No Anonymous Calls, Banks Held Responsible
The RBI has introduced strict new loan recovery rules effective January 1, 2027, banning harassment, anonymous calls, and unfair recovery…
National
Maharashtra Bans Fake Paneer: Sale of Analogue Paneer Can Lead to 6 Months Jail, Rs 1 Lakh Fine
Maharashtra has banned the manufacture and sale of analogue (non-dairy) paneer. Violators can face up to six months in jail, a Rs 1 lakh…
Business
FSSAI Directs Dabur to Stop Selling Products With ‘100%’ Claims; Honey, Ghee Among Those Flagged
FSSAI has ordered Dabur India to stop selling several food products carrying "100%" claims, including honey and ghee, saying the labels are…
Business
Government Cracks Down on Mandatory Service Charges: What It Means for Restaurant Diners
The government has intensified action against restaurants that automatically add service charges to bills. Here's what diners need to know…
Business
Dark Patterns Under Sebi Scanner? Study Says 95% of Listed Firms Use Manipulative Online Tricks
A new study claims 95% of listed consumer-facing companies use dark patterns online. Calls are growing for Sebi to mandate 'dark pattern…
Business
Why India Is Tightening Rules for Big Tech: Google, Meta, Telegram Under Scanner
India is increasing scrutiny of Google, Meta, Telegram and Signal, signalling a shift towards stronger digital regulations focused on…
Business
FSSAI Issues Notices to Food Brands Over Misleading Product Claims
FSSAI has issued notices to three food companies over alleged misleading claims related to paneer, vegan chocolate spread and juice…
Business
IRDAI Plans Major Insurance Commission Reform to Curb Mis-selling
IRDAI is considering a new commission structure for insurance distributors by shifting from upfront payouts to staggered payments to reduce…
Entertainment
Vir Das Alleges Fake Apple Watch Delivered by Zepto, Company Responds to Claims
Vir Das Zepto controversy erupted after the comedian alleged he received a fake Apple Watch worth Rs 50,000 through the platform and…
Business
E-commerce COD Charges Under Probe: Centre Cracks Down on Dark Patterns
Centre investigates e-commerce sites charging extra for COD payments. Dark patterns under scrutiny; consumers urged to report via Jagriti…
