Italy launches EU-backed probe into Microsoft-owned gaming companiesItaly's probe is aimed at Activision Blizzard, among other companies of the Microsoft group, the antitrust authority said in a statement, w...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Building the route to India: Russian oil and mineral water producers expand overseasEcooil and Akva-Kristall are strategically enhancing export ties with Indian buyers. Leveraging their strong infrastructure for production,...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teensIn a filing in a Pasco County court, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked for a temporary injunction forcing Meta to identify and ...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teensFlorida is advancing a lawsuit against Meta Platforms to enforce stricter protections for young users. The Attorney General seeks changes i...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Watch out! Julius gets badly stabbedTrigger warnings are increasingly becoming a staple in the realm of art and entertainment, appearing on various platforms. Recent productio...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Why India could become a global hub for responsible digital assets innovationIndia could emerge as a global hub for responsible digital asset innovation by combining its strong technology talent, blockchain expertise...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beveragesConsumers accused Starbucks of trying to capitalize on the desire of 75% of Americans to reduce or eliminate sugar consumption. They also s...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Polish regulator suspects Google abused dominant position in publisher payment talksThe Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, known by its Polish abbreviation UOKiK, said the charges relate to how Google negotiates...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Couple invited for free holiday, movie tickets & salon voucher, persuaded to buy Rs 65,000 membership instead; court orders Rs 1.06 lakh, plus 9% annual interest on refundA Delhi couple who alleged they were lured into buying a holiday membership after being promised free hotel stays and other benefits has se...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Man books retiring room through IRCTC by paying Rs 333 for western bathroom, ends up with Indian toilet in the room; court orders Rs 20,000 compensationChandigarh State Consumer Commission increased the compensation for a senior citizen after inadequate toilet facilities were provided. The ...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
ASCI issues AI labelling guidelines for ads, rules to take effect in three monthsASCI’s new AI advertising guidelines require disclosure of synthetically generated content (SGC) when hiding its AI origin could materially...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
As gold hallmarking charges rise, fraudsters get busy tooGold hallmarking charges have risen significantly, causing concern among industry stakeholders regarding potential fraud. Awareness of the ...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Trai mandates telcos to take action against spammers identified by their AI-based caller IDTrai has tightened rules against spam calls, mandating telecom operators to act on callers flagged as suspected spammers by AI-based system...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
In healthcare, the patient is the least informed consumerSignificant price differences in healthcare consumables have drawn attention, prompting calls for better consumer protection. Maharashtra's...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
CCPA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Xboom for selling anti-drone, jammer devices without approvalsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty on Xboom for unauthorized advertising of anti-drone systems. The company fa...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midtermsSenate Republicans are set to vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act to tackle rising electricity prices. They aim to win over voters struggl...
25 Sep, 2026, 04.42 PM IST