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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…

8th CPC: Can L8 employee get Rs 1.22 lakh basic pay?

Inside Delhi-NCR's PG boom: When homes turn into hostels

In Delhi-NCR, the rising demand for paying guest accommodations, particularly in university and business areas, is creating pressing concerns for local authorities. A survey has highlighted that numerous paying guest facilities fail to obtain essential safety certifications and adequate infrastructure. As a result,…

Madras High Court dismisses as withdrawn a plea to declare ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme unconstitutional

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, grant liberty to the petitioner, who had challenged the constitutional validity of the no-fare bus travel scheme for women, to work out other remedies available under the law

‘Don’t blindly chase percentage hikes’: Woman founder explains how low salary can keep professionals underpaid

Beginning a career with a lower salary can have lasting impacts on employees' earnings, especially if raises are based on percentages. This often means a continuous pay gap between them and their colleagues in similar positions. Simply switching jobs may not remedy this, as new offers often reference prior salaries.…

Seven charged with setting fire to 13 rented Louisiana homes for insurance claims

Seven people have been charged in Louisiana over an alleged insurance fraud scheme involving 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026. Prosecutors say the group rented homes, took out insurance, allegedly set fires and then submitted false claims for property losses, hotel stays and disaster relief payments.

Louisiana group allegedly set 13 homes on fire for insurance claims; 7 charged

Seven people have been charged in Louisiana over an alleged insurance fraud scheme involving 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026. Prosecutors say the group rented homes, took out insurance, allegedly set fires and then submitted false claims for property losses, hotel stays and disaster relief payments.

Noida suicide: Court ordered Rs 15 lakh alimony, Gurgaon techie was due to pay half

Sambhav Jain, a 28-year-old software engineer, took his own life at Noida's Supernova building amid financial difficulties. He had significant debts, including a court-ordered payment to his ex-wife and medical expenses for his premature son. Days before his death, he checked into different hotels and an Airbnb in…

IndiGo hikes fuel charges for all flights: Here's how much more you will end up paying

IndiGo will implement new fuel charges for its flights starting from October 6, 2026. The increase in charges will vary based on the distance of travel for domestic flights. For international flights, the revised fuel charges will range between Rs 1,000 and Rs 10,000. This decision follows the considerable increase in…

World Space Week: Which countries have sent people to space?

At least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.

Vedanta faces ₹5,600 crore demand from Odisha Mining after high court setback

Odisha Mining Corp has issued a demand and intimation letter to Vedanta Aluminium, with the amount payable by 31 October 2026

'Paying Taxes Since I Was 20': Rakul Preet Singh Slams 'Malicious' Reports Of IT Searches Over Fund Irregularities

Rakul wrote, "I am not involved in any kind of illegal Foriegn remittance in personal capacity or on behalf of any Production house"