Conscious Consumer

Lucknow ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam: Victims Kept on Live Video, Duped of ₹1.31 Crore by Fake Officials
Two Lucknow residents were tricked by fake CBI/TRAI officials into transferring ₹1.31 crore while held under video surveillance.

Govt Urges Telcos To Promote 30-Day Plans, Seeks To Reduce 28-Day Cycle Confusion
Centre urges telecom firms to promote 30-day recharge plans while retaining 28-day packs to improve transparency.

Meta, YouTube Found Negligent In Landmark Trial, Jury Awards $6M In Social Media Addiction Case
A US jury ruled that addictive platform design significantly harmed a young user, raising accountability concerns.

Hyderabad Police Bust Illegal Coconut Powder Unit in Begum Bazar, Seize ₹21 Lakh Goods
Authorities arrested a trader and confiscated thousands of kilograms of unlicensed, adulterated coconut powder.

Attention Taxpayers: Your Salary Structure May Change from April 1 Due to New Tax Rules
From April 1, 2026, salaried taxpayers must review salary structures due to tighter benefit valuations, higher HRA exemptions, and tax regime choices.

ATM Rules From April 1 Revise Limits, Charges And Include UPI Withdrawals In Free Usage
Indian banks are revising ATM rules from April 1, impacting withdrawal limits, charges, and UPI-based cash access.

Hyderabad Crackdown: 3,892 Kg Adulterated Paneer Seized, 6 Arrested for Supplying Unsafe Dairy Products
Nearly four tonnes of unsafe dairy products were seized in Hyderabad, exposing a supply chain selling contaminated paneer to hotels and caterers.

Patient Cuts Hospital Bill from $1,100 to $618 by Asking for a Detailed Receipt
A patient slashed their hospital bill almost in half by requesting an itemised breakdown.

Indore: 200 kg Contaminated Ice Candy Seized, Factory Shut Down After FSSAI Video Shows Unhygienic Practices
FSSAI released video evidence showing unhygienic conditions as authorities shut down an unlicensed Indore ice candy factory.

UP Mandates Egg Labelling From April 1, Requires Laying Date and Expiry on Every Egg
Uttar Pradesh introduces mandatory egg labelling to improve food safety, transparency and consumer awareness.

India’s Hidden Milk Economy: Why FSSAI is Cracking Down On Unregistered Dairy Vendors
India moves to regulate informal milk vendors as safety concerns expose risks in the country’s dairy supply chain.

Claim Denied: A Girl Named Kanushka Sindi Alleges Her Insurance Company Refused Coverage During Medical Emergency
Despite years of paying premiums, Kanushka Sindi faces repeated insurance claim rejections, exposing gaps in emergency coverage.
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