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FSSAI crackdown on energy drink brands; issues notices to 6 firms including Red Bull, PepsicoFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has "issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be 'energy drinks' for misb...- Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...
- Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
- CCPA fines Storia Foods, English Oven Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims on food labelsTwo prominent food companies, Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities, have been fined Rs 1 lakh each by the Central Consumer Prote...
- Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
- Delhi HC seeks reply from ‘Kala Hiran’ makers on Salman Khan pleaSalman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the proposed film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy'. He alleges the mov...
- No raids till further orders: Maharashtra tells Bombay HC in Patanjali labelling caseThe Maharashtra government has assured the Bombay High Court it will halt raids and confiscations concerning ayurvedic product labels. This...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Digital media accounted for 97% of ad violations in H1 FY26, illegal betting most violative categoryDigital media dominates India's advertising violations, with Meta platforms leading the surge. Illegal betting ads, often disguised, are a ...
- Crackdown on false environmental claims; govt releases greenwashing guidelinesCompanies claiming to be eco-friendly must disclose the basis of such claims or face penalties for misleading advertising. Manufacturers, t...
- Food companies get 4 more months to exhaust packaging materials claiming 100% fruit juicesThe FSSAI has given food businesses an extension until December to use packaging materials claiming '100 per cent fruit juices'. This follo...
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