Consumer Safety
Noida Woman, 76, Loses ₹43.7 Lakh in 26-Day ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Linked to Pahalgam Attack
A retired Noida woman lost ₹43.70 lakh after scammers impersonated police, exploiting India’s growing digital fraud epidemic.
SpiceJet Ordered to Pay ₹55,000 Over 14-Hour Dubai–Mumbai Delay: Just a Single Burger and Fries Provided
SpiceJet has been held accountable and ordered to compensate a passenger for neglecting care during a 14-hour flight delay.
Kerala Man Loses ₹95,000 in Water Purifier Scam Using Bogus Toll-Free Number
Kerala man loses Rs 95,000 after cyber fraudsters trick him with fake toll-free number for water purifier service.
Lucknow’s 100-Year-Old, Retired Naval Officer Lose ₹1.29 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
Pretending to be CBI officers, scammers isolated a centenarian and his son, extracting ₹1.29 crore in a week-long ordeal.
Hygiene Scare: Noida Man Finds Plastic Glove in Salad Days Sandwich, Zomato Responds
A customer’s discovery of a plastic glove inside a delivered sandwich raises urgent hygiene questions for Salad Days and Zomato.
WhatsApp Wedding Invitation Scam Hits Maharashtra: Govt Employee Duped of ₹1.9 Lakh
A Maharashtra government employee lost ₹1.9 lakh after downloading a fake wedding card via WhatsApp, exposing how digital scams are exploiting Indian social traditions.
CCPA Fines Rapido ₹10 Lakh for Misleading ‘Guaranteed Auto’ and ‘Auto in 5 Min or Get ₹50’ Ad Campaigns
India’s top consumer watchdog fines Rapido ₹10 lakh for deceptive ride-hailing ads and orders refunds.
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.
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