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Customer challenged Rs 128 service charge at pub; court orders Rs 3,000 payout
India

Customer challenged Rs 128 service charge at pub; court orders Rs 3,000 payout

A Bengaluru consumer commission has ruled in favor of a customer against Sherlock's Pub regarding a service charge. The customer, Rudresh, objected to a mandatory 7.5 percent service charge during his visit. He highlighted guidelines from the Central Consumer Protection Authority to the pub staff, yet was compelled to…

Source: The Times of India
Global Market: OPEC+ keeps November oil output steady as Brent tops $100
Business · Markets

Global Market: OPEC+ keeps November oil output steady as Brent tops $100

Seven major OPEC+ producers agreed to keep November crude output unchanged as the Iran conflict disrupted supplies and pushed Brent above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, G7 nations plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and refined products, including diesel, to ease energy-market pressures and cushion consumers from…

Source: The Economic Times
ITC, Godfrey Phillips, VST: What analysts expect from cigarette stocks in Q2 after new tax regime | Best stock to buy?
Business · Markets

ITC, Godfrey Phillips, VST: What analysts expect from cigarette stocks in Q2 after new tax regime | Best stock to buy?

According to analysts, with companies now having more time to implement price increases and pass on higher taxes to consumers, some sequential improvement in margins in Q2 FY27 is expected.

Source: Mint
Business

IRDAI paper: Consumer protection needs more focus

Source: The Economic Times
FSSAI flags Everest cumin powder as unsafe, orders immediate market recall: What food analyst report found
Business

FSSAI flags Everest cumin powder as unsafe, orders immediate market recall: What food analyst report found

FSSAI has ordered Everest Food Products to withdraw unsafe pre-packed cumin powder. The regulator emphasises strict enforcement of food safety regulations to protect consumers.

Source: Mint
Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force
Technology · AI

Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force

The task force will reach out to consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies, the Republican president said.

Source: The Hindu
Titan Company deepens focus on mechanical horology as category grows almost 5-fold
Business

Titan Company deepens focus on mechanical horology as category grows almost 5-fold

Newly launched platform Vetra will allow Titan to progressively develop capabilities across different mechanical functions and propositions, including open-heart constructions, GMT and date complications to cater to growing consumer appreciation for craftsmanship and engineering: Titan Watches CEO (pic shared)

Source: The Hindu
After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he discovered Kalshi
Technology

After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he discovered Kalshi

The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.

Source: NPR
Govt. caps sugar stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season
Business

Govt. caps sugar stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season

The Food Ministry said the objective of the amended rules was to “ensure that there is no unnecessary accumulation of sugar in the distribution chain” and that the supply of sugar from mills through dealers to the consumer remained “smooth”

Source: The Hindu
US FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over potential consumer harms
Technology · AI

US FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over potential consumer harms

Source: The Indian Express