Consumer Safety

India’s Silent Vitamin B12 Crisis: Why Nearly Half the Population May Be Deficient Without Knowing It
Widespread Vitamin B12 deficiency in India is often missed, misdiagnosed, and underestimated despite serious long-term health consequences.

Germany Eases Airport Transit Rules: Here’s What It Means for Indians
Germany has announced visa-free airport transit for Indian travellers at major hubs, though the rule’s implementation is still awaited.

Perfume on the Neck May Do More Harm Than Good, Doctors Warn of Thyroid and Lymph Node Concerns
Medical experts caution that frequent perfume application on the neck may increase chemical exposure near the thyroid gland and lymph nodes, potentially affecting skin, immunity, and hormonal balance.

‘₹320 at Restaurant, ₹655 on Zomato’: Woman Calls Out ‘Insane’ Food Price Markup, Sparks Online Debate
A viral post has reignited debate over food delivery pricing after revealing a steep markup on Zomato compared to in-restaurant bills.

Patient Finds Dead Insect in Sealed Mouthwash Bought From Hospital Pharmacy in Madhya Pradesh; Probe Launched
Another public health shocker in Madhya Pradesh has caught everyone’s attention after a patient found dead insect in a sealed mouthwash.

High Salary, Crushing Debt: How Options Trading Cost a 30-Year-Old Indian Professional Over ₹2 Crore
A viral Reddit post reveals how risky options trading pushed a well-paid professional into massive debt, sparking fresh concern over retail investor losses.

Digi Yatra Glitch at Mumbai Airport: Facial Recognition Fails to Distinguish Identical Twins – Here’s What Travellers Should Know
A rare facial recognition error delayed identical twins at Mumbai airport, raising questions about biometric reliability and human oversight in digital travel systems.

Amul Flags Illegal US Imports of Indian Cow Ghee Mislabelled as Vegetable Oil to Evade Duty
Amul alleges Indian-market ghee is being misdeclared as vegetable or puja oil in the US to dodge high import duties.

DGCA Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging, Restricts Lithium Batteries to Hand Luggage to Prevent Fires
India’s aviation regulator has restricted power bank usage on flights to prevent lithium battery fires and improve passenger safety.

Retired Officer Drains Savings in Prolonged Digital Arrest by Ruthless Cyber Fraudsters Posing Police
A 73-year-old Lucknow retiree lost Rs 90 lakh to scammers who posed as cyber police, holding him in a 25-day virtual arrest until his son intervened.

Mumbai’s 68-Year-Old Loses Rs 3.71 Crore to Cyber Scammers Posing as Justice Chandrachud in Fake Digital Arrest
Retired Mumbai woman loses Rs 3.71 crore to fake “Justice Chandrachud” digital arrest scam; Surat man arrested.

Consumer Safety at Risk: Delhi Police Bust Racket Selling Tampered Expired Imported Foods in Elite Stores; Seven Arrested
Delhi Police raided warehouses, busting a racket faking labels on expired global foods for upscale stores-seizing ₹25 lakh worth and arresting five.
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