Apple under scrutiny: India's consumer protection body steps up probe over iOS 18 related complaintsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has begun a detailed investigation into Apple's iPhone technical issues. This action follows a ye...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Consumer protection body imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on Rapido for use of dark patternsThe consumer watchdog found that Rapido used two practices classified as dark patterns - “confirm shaming” and “interface interference” - a...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Rapido faces Rs 10 lakh penalty over ‘pay more, get a ride’ prompts, dark patterns in appThe Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido Rs 10 lakh for misleading interface designs. Rapido used dark patterns like 'Confirm...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty termsIndia's consumer regulator is investigating Apple's software warranty terms. The iOS 18 update allegedly damaged iPhone functionality and r...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Water bottle sold Rs 7 above MRP at temple shop, consumer court orders shopkeeper to pay Rs 7 lakhThe Kakinada district consumer commission has fined a shop licensee operating inside the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at An...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Senate Republicans sweeten crypto bill with new Trump-backed ethics rules ahead of crunch voteUS Senate Republicans have released a revised Clarity Act cryptocurrency bill. New ethics language, agreed upon by President Donald Trump, ...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
COAI, British High Commission ink MoU for cooperation on AI, digital trust, intelligent connectivityCOAI and the British High Commission signed a pact for AI and digital trust. This collaboration aims to strengthen responsible technology-l...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: What changes for Amazon, Flipkart, & consumers with the new ecommerce rules?With an aim to strengthen consumer protection while creating a “transparent and balanced regulatory framework” for ecommerce, the governmen...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Delhi HC to pass order on Monday on Vimal Elaichi makers' plea seeking to quash show-cause notices against actorsThe Delhi High Court will soon decide on its jurisdiction to hear a plea. This plea challenges show-cause notices issued to Vimal Elaichi b...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Dark patterns under scrutiny: Why digital trust must be designed into consumer journeysIndia’s regulatory direction is becoming clearer: consumer choice should be genuine, consent should be affirmative, and important informati...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Customer challenged Rs 10 extra carry bag charge at Shoppers Stop; company said he knew bags were not free; consumer court ordes him to pay Rs 10,000A consumer commission in Hyderabad dismissed a man's complaint over being charged Rs 10 for a carry bag at Shoppers Stop, after finding he ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Centre tightens e-commerce sales rules, puts ‘fake’ discounts on watchNew e-commerce rules will mandate displaying prior prices alongside discounts. Platforms must clearly identify sponsored listings and avoid...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Government amends e-commerce rules to check price manipulation, dark patterns, fake sponsored listingsNew e-commerce rules will take effect from January 1, 2027. These amendments aim to strengthen consumer protection and transparency in onli...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Delhi HC reserves order on Vimal Elaichi maker's plea against FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger ShroffThe Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on jurisdiction over notices issued to actors. These notices challenge a chewing elaichi adve...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that callCalifornia wildfire survivors gain new protections with the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. This legislation establishes the nation's first scie...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Wholewheat biscuits contained only 19% wheat but 52% maida, company said the 'wholewheat' was only a trademark; Consumer court orders company to pay Rs 1 lakhCCPA has fined Pladis India Rs 1 lakh for marketing McVitie's Wholewheat Marie biscuits as "Wholewheat" despite the product being only 19.5...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Sebi, European Markets Authority partner for cooperation on central counterpartiesSebi and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation and information e...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST