The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has alerted SBI customers regarding a fraudulent message on social media. The scam involves a message purporting to be from SBI, instructing recipients to download an APK file to redeem reward points. This message is not legitimate. SBI never sends links or APK files through SMS or WhatsApp.
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Renu Jain, a Bengaluru-based mother, found out last year that Bournvita, a popular 'health drink', contains high sugar content. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been urged to improve labeling and advertising regulations due to misleading ads that hide nutritional information, impacting public health with rising obesity and diabetes rates.
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A bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) alleging a smear campaign by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd against the Covid vaccination drive and modern systems of medicine.
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The state consumer commission ruled against Oriental Insurance for rejecting a mediclaim on the grounds of pre-existing conditions. Anshul Garg had filed a claim for his father's cardiac surgery, which was denied. The commission concluded that there was no credible evidence of illness concealment and directed the insurer to pay Rs 2 lakh plus interest.
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The Indian government’s Budget 2024 proposed lowering Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on salaries, helping individuals who have paid Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign expenses. The move aims to ease financial burdens and simplify tax refunds.
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As more consumer internet companies use sneaky tactics like hidden fees and tricky subscriptions, users are feeling stressed and cautious when using everyday apps for convenience. These apps were meant to make life easier but now come with annoying surprises. According to the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN), at least 76% of sites and apps worldwide use at least one dark pattern, and 67% use more than one.
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As per the data, there have been 2,44,813 cases filed in consumer courts at national, state and district levels. Out of that 1,94,555 cases have been disposed and 50,258 cases are pending as on July 31, 2024.
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An Indian government panel may reduce the food weighting in the consumer price index (CPI) by up to 8 percentage points, aiming to curb inflation spikes. This potential revision, based on outdated 2011-2012 data, is set for implementation by January 2026, aligning the CPI more accurately with current consumer spending patterns.
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In a notable consumer rights case, a fueling mishap at an Indian Oil Corporation station in Warangal, Telangana, resulted in a significant financial settlement. The incident, which occurred on July 30, 2022, involved the incorrect fueling of a woman’s petrol car with diesel, leading to severe mechanical issues and a prolonged legal struggle.
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Obtuse Angle by BP Acharya
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