Denied gravy with parotta at Kerala restaurant, man takes it to court & seeks Rs 1 lakh compensation for consumer rights violationA Kochi lawyer's quest for gravy with his porotta and beef fry has escalated into a legal battle, questioning whether a common culinary exp...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
California shocker: McDonald’s worker left with second-degree burns on face, neck, arm, back after hot oil attackA young McDonald's worker in Yuba City, California, is fighting for his life after a co-worker allegedly threw hot oil on him. The 20-year-...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
The great food delivery reset: How small restaurants are challenging commission-driven delivery modelsIndia's booming food delivery sector faces a growing challenge as independent restaurants question the sustainability of high commission fe...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
26 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
IRCTC launches upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for 2026-27 seasonThe Golden Chariot luxury train is set for a grand relaunch in the 2026-27 tourist season. IRCTC has unveiled a reimagined experience blend...
21 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser released from custody after arrest on battery charge in Orange CountyLudwig Kaiser update: WWE star Ludwig Kaiser was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Wednesday. He faces a battery charge. Records show ...
21 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Did Britney Spears bark and hold a knife at an LA restaurant? What we know about the bizarre night that has fans worriedBritney Spears reportedly caused a chaotic scene while dining Wednesday night at Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks. According to reports, the...
15 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Amazon aims to revolutionize fast delivery with new 30-minute systemAmazon is revealing a new service offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less for an additional charge. This ultrafast delivery, called Amazo...
12 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
No hotel or restaurant can levy additional ‘LPG charges’, ‘gas charges’ by default or automatically in the bill, Government warnsRestaurants can no longer automatically add 'LPG charges' or 'gas surcharges' to bills, the government has warned. The Central Consumer Pro...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
CCPA warns restaurants against levying gas, LPG chargeThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued a stern warning to hotels and restaurants. They are prohibited from adding extra charg...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Centre, CCPA seek vacation of HC stay on order prohibiting restaurants to levy service chargeThe Centre and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) Wednesday filed an application in the Delhi High Court seeking vacation of ...
31 Aug, 2022, 04.51 PM IST
Why should service charges be recovered from consumers as additional levy, HC asksThe high court was hearing an appeal by the Centre against a single judge's order staying its guidelines prohibiting hotels and restaurants...
16 Aug, 2022, 03.07 PM IST
Eatery levies both GST & service charge, finedObserving that levying service charge in addition to goods and services tax (GST) amounts to unfair trade practice, a consumer forum has or...
15 Dec, 2019, 07.12 AM IST
How will your restaurant bill look like post GST?Earlier a normal restaurant bill used to show plethora of taxes which were charged by the state and the central government level.
03 Jul, 2017, 02.24 PM IST
Know the charges, taxes on your restaurant bill to avoid being overchargedIt is always better to know the charges and taxes levied on your restaurant bill if you want to avoid being overcharged.
09 Jan, 2017, 05.30 PM IST