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Zepto, SpiceJet and more: Full list of 9 platforms penalised for deploying 'dark patterns' to manipulate consumers

India, Aug. 6 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken action against nine digital platforms on Thursday for using "dark patterns" - interface designs that can influence or manipu... Read More


Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill without discussion

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill or ToLA without debate. The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, which c... Read More


Discrimination does not happen on basis of economic conditions: Centre opposes plea seeking income-based benefits within reserved categories

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Union Government has opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking income-based provision of benefits within the reserved categories, by contending that discrimination against S... Read More


Viksit Bharat is restoration of India's historical legacy, not unprecedented ambition: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Outlining the vision for a developed nation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described Viksit Bharat as a framework for zero poverty, universal quality education, compre... Read More


Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari inaugurates FICCI FLO exhibition, calls for promoting local products

Jaipur, Aug. 6 -- Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Thursday inaugurated an exhibition showcasing the state's handicrafts, handlooms and traditional products, organised by FICCI FLO Jaipu... Read More


Is Centre planning to mix ethanol in Aviation Turbine Fuel? What Union Minister said

India, Aug. 6 -- The Centre on Thursday dismissed reports that it plans to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel as "completely false and irresponsible". The clarification came hours after Aam Aad... Read More


Jharkhand students agree to talks with govt, demand CM-led discussions in presence of media

Ranchi, Aug. 6 -- Students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand on Thursday reiterated that they were willing to hold talks with the state government but ... Read More


Anti-Corruption Bill to be amended: Govt.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Amendments to the Anti-Corruption Bill will be introduced soon with the aim of removing provisions that lead to adverse situations, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parlia... Read More


Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi alleges ASDMA ignored ISRO data for three Upper Assam districts

Guwahati, Aug. 6 -- Questions have been raised over delays in issuing flood warnings in flood-affected districts of Upper Assam after a written reply by the Central Government to a question raised by ... Read More


Gujarat govt bans unauthorised analogue dairy products over public health concerns

Gandhinagar, Aug. 6 -- The Gujarat government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of unauthorised analogue paneer, cheese and butter across th... Read More