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German car, designer bag, luxury watch? CA says none of these prove you're actually rich. Here's what really mattersCA Nitin Kaushik challenges the notion that luxury goods signify wealth. He argues that visible status symbols like premium cars or designe...
Warren Buffett on how CEOs manipulate earnings – and how to spot itWarren Buffett compared modern corporate accounting to a golfer who turns in a score of 140 in his first round (thanks to fake bogeys), and...
Uttar Pradesh RERA cautions against panic buying of homes, says sufficient inventory available for saleUttar Pradesh real estate regulator RERA reveals over 1.15 lakh housing and commercial units are available for sale across the state. Buyer...
CCPA imposes Rs 7 lakh penalty for misleading claims relating to UPSC civil services examination resultsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre Rs 7 lakh. The coaching institute published misleadin...
In FY26, 97% of violative ads were on digital platforms, 4/5ths of them on Meta: AsciNew data reveals digital platforms dominate problematic advertisements in the upcoming financial year. Meta alone is responsible for a sign...
US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuitThe US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney gener...
Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure eraIndia's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust...
UPSC optional marks row: RTI applicant, DoPT both warn of coaching institutes' misuse before CICA dispute over UPSC Mains marks disclosure has reached the Central Information Commission. An RTI applicant and the Department of Personnel...
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
CCPA slaps Rs 15 lakh penalty on two coaching institutes for misleading ads on JEE, NEET resultsConsumer protection regulator CCPA has fined Motion Education and Career Line Coaching for misleading ads. These institutes published ads a...
As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflowsIn multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dat...
Big payout alert: iPhone 16 users owed millions after Apple Siri lawsuit - are you eligible?Apple has agreed to a $250 million class-action settlement in the United States over allegations that it misled consumers about Siri and Ap...
Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investorsQuantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promi...
Apple agrees to $250 million settlement over AI Siri claimsApple is stepping up to the plate with a $250 million settlement after facing accusations of misleading customers about Siri's artificial i...
HR calls job candidate for an interview, gets silenced over a single question: 'What makes you feel....'A job seeker faced a surprising salary discrepancy during a hiring interview. The offered pay was significantly lower than advertised. The ...
EU broadcasters say Digital Fairness Act should target Big Tech, not themLeading European media outlets are raising alarms to EU regulators, urging that the forthcoming legislation against unfair digital practice...
Indian immigration agent banned in Australia for misleading visa filingsAn Indian migration agent in Australia, Vaneet Kaur Chadha, has been banned from practicing for five years. Authorities found she submitted...
Job ad said remote work, but there was a catch. Candidate exits after hearing the truthA job candidate's interview turned sour when a "remote" role was revealed to require relocation to the capital city. This mismatch highligh...
US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claimsA US judge has dismissed Bayer's plea to halt Johnson & Johnson's advertising for its prostate cancer drug Erleada. Bayer alleged false cla...
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Ahead of polling, EC mandates MCMC approval for print ads on April 8–9The Election Commission has issued a strict directive for the Kerala Assembly polls. Political parties and candidates must get all print ad...