Consumer Safety
US FDA Warns of Radioactive Contamination in Walmart Frozen Shrimp, Issues Recall Across 13 States
FDA issues caution on Great Value frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia and sold at Walmart after radioactive isotopes found.
India’s 2025 Innovation Ranking at 39th, Conference Calls for Stronger Competition Act and CCI Empowerment
Experts at The Dialogue conference emphasise flexible, innovation-friendly competition policies essential for India’s global economic leadership.
Mumbai Senior Citizen Loses ₹18.5 Lakh in Elaborate Online Milk Delivery Scam, Police Investigate
A 71-year-old Mumbai woman was tricked into sharing personal data and lost ₹18.5 lakh in an online milk delivery scam.
Telangana Woman Alleges Finding Snake in Curry Puff, Police Probe Bakery’s Hygiene Amid Food Safety Concerns
A rice snake concealed in a curry puff from a Telangana bakery triggers food safety concerns and probe.
South Delhi Consumer Forum Orders Flipkart to Pay ₹10,000 for Cancelling 16+ Confirmed Orders; Intermediary Defence Rejected
The South Delhi Consumer Forum ruled against Flipkart for repeated order cancellations, mandating compensation for mental agony and service deficiency.
FSSAI Mandates QR Codes in Restaurants for Instant Complaints and Transparency from August
India’s food safety regulator mandates QR code displays at all food businesses to streamline consumer complaints and boost transparency.
Bengaluru Bumble Scam: Techie Extorted ₹2 Lakh in Fake Drug Raid; Woman, 5 Others Arrested
A staged drug raid involving fake narcotics leads to a ₹2 lakh extortion from a Bengaluru man, exposing growing cybercrime risks on dating apps.
Chennai Hospital, Doctor Ordered to Pay ₹33.75 Lakh After Premature Baby Loses Fingers Due to Negligence
The Consumer Disputes Commission ruled hospital and gynaecologist negligent for unconsented cervical pessary causing premature birth and severe infant injury.
Lucknow Cyber Cell Seizes ₹1.07 Cr, 103 Phones in City’s Biggest Online Scam Crackdown
A joint police operation in Lucknow uncovered a pan-Indian fake betting scam, recovering ₹1.07 crore, arresting 16 suspects, and exposing nationwide digital fraud.
Bengaluru Women Stripped, Robbed by Cybercriminals Posing as Mumbai Police in Jet Scam
Two women in Bengaluru were coerced into transferring ₹58,477 and forced to strip on video by scammers impersonating Mumbai police.
No Aadhaar, No Tatkal: Indian Railways Makes OTP Verification Mandatory for All Last-Minute Train Ticket Bookings from July 15
Indian Railways now requires Aadhaar-linked OTP authentication for all Tatkal bookings nationwide, aiming to curb fraud and prioritise genuine travellers over agents.
₹7,000 Crore Lost in 5 Months: Trafficked Indians Forced into Cyber Scams by Foreign Crime Gangs
Indians lost a staggering ₹7,000 crore to online scams in early 2025, with many frauds traced to global syndicates exploiting trafficked citizens.
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