Consumer Safety
FDA Flags Rare Vision-Loss Risk In Ozempic, Wegovy And Other Popular Diabetes Drugs
The US regulator has ordered updated safety labels for GLP-1 medicines after identifying a potential association with NAION, a rare eye condition that can cause sudden and permanent vision loss.
EPFO’s New WhatsApp Service Lets Employees Access PF Balance, Passbook And Transactions From Home
EPFO introduces WhatsApp-based PF services, allowing subscribers to check their balance, view five recent transactions and download passbooks without visiting offices.
KFC Outlet In Telangana Sealed After 90 Litres Of Substandard Cooking Oil Seized
Food safety officials found degraded frying oil, houseflies and unhygienic storage conditions at a Karimnagar KFC outlet, prompting authorities to suspend its licence.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends 105 Food Licences, Blinkit And Zepto Outlets Among Them
Maharashtra FDA suspends 105 food business licences, including those linked to Blinkit and Zepto, orders seven establishments to shut.
Travelling Via Nepal Or Bhutan? Indians Must Carry Passports For Third-Country Transit
India’s new immigration rules retain passport-free direct travel under specified conditions but make passports mandatory for third-country transit.
Centre Eases Passport And Visa Rules For Certain Foreign Nationals Living In India | Know More
The Union Home Ministry has eased foreign passport and visa renewal hurdles for select long-standing residents, persecuted minorities, and refugees, allowing them to regularise their legal stay in India.
FSSAI Accuses PepsiCo Of Misleading Consumers By Branding Sting, Adrenaline Rush As Energy Drinks
FSSAI has challenged PepsiCo’s use of the ‘energy drink’ label on Sting and Adrenaline Rush, citing misleading claims and consumer health concerns.
Patanjali Ghee Under FDA Scanner As Maharashtra Seizes 3.53 Lakh Kg Food Worth ₹9 Crore
Maharashtra FDA seized 3.53 lakh kg of food worth ₹9.01 crore across 114 establishments, including 2,279 litres of Patanjali cow ghee, while suspending 19 licences over food safety violations.
UPI Payments Now Accepted For Online Bookings At Tourist Attractions In UAE, Singapore: Check Rules
Indian travellers can now use UPI apps to book Burj Khalifa experiences and attractions at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, expanding India’s digital payment reach overseas.
Jaipur Commission Orders PepsiCo To Pay ₹8,000 After ₹5 Lay’s Packet Allegedly Contains Just 4g Of Chips
A Jaipur consumer commission has ordered PepsiCo to pay ₹8,000 in compensation and litigation costs after a consumer alleged that a ₹5 Lay’s packet contained just 4 grams of chips against the declared 15 grams.
Indian Railways Charging Rules: Mobile, Laptop Charging Points To Remain Off From 11 PM To 5 AM; Know The Rules
The Railway Board has reiterated its existing 11 pm to 5 am charging restriction after a passenger’s power bank reportedly exploded aboard the Mumbai–Howrah Mail.
CCPA Fines Shangri-La Eros Delhi’s Mr. Chai ₹1 Lakh Over 10% Service Charge: What Consumer Rules Say
The consumer watchdog ruled that service charges must be voluntary, while the hotel said it discontinued them across all services from October 1, 2026.
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