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Landmark US Antitrust Trial Could Force Zuckerberg To Sell Instagram
The Meta case is being made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the powerful US consumer protection agency, and could see the owner of Facebook forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions
Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors and memory chips as well as flat-screen displays. Those popular consumer electronics items generally aren’t made in the US.Â
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Bharat Web3 Association Asks Firms to Set Up Complaint Management Systems to Protect Consumers
The BWA has instructed crypto firms to prioritise the resolution of consumer complaints through features like unique complaint IDs. The consumer protection guidelines further said crypto firms are responsible for providing easily understandable information on their service offerings to the users.
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Trump Administration Temporarily Shuts US Consumer Protection Agency
The Trump administration has informed staff at the US consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP.
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Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".
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TRAI Mandates Telecom Operators to Offer Specialised Voice and SMS Packs, Benefitting Consumers in Rural Areas
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the twelfth amendment to the Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations on Monday. This mandates telecommunications operators in India to offer specialised recharge vouchers with select services that concerned stakeholders require.
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After Kraken, Binance Sued by ASIC in Australia: Here’s Why
The ASIC has filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing Binance's local subsidiary of misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale investors. As a result, the exchange is alleged to have failed to provide the necessary consumer protection for these retail investors.
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Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries To Low-Income Areas In US
The attorney general of the US District of Columbia sued Amazon, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws by making slower deliveries to Prime members in historically lower-income neighbourhoods.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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TRAI Traceability Guidelines Start From December 1. What It Means For OTPs
The new traceability guidelines of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will come into effect on December 1, 2024, to protect consumers from spam and fraudulent messages.
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How To Protect Your Kidney When On Painkillers? Nutritionist Luke Coutinho Shares How
Here are 7 diet and lifestyle tips to keep your kidneys healthy and prevent the side effects of painkillers.
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US Taking Steps To Put Google Under Federal Supervision, Report Says
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet's Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported, potentially mounting yet another regulatory challenge for the Big Tech giant.
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India's CCPA to Probe E-Scooter Maker Ola Electric Over Service, Product Standards
Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) sent Ola Electric a notice seeking an explanation from the SoftBank-backed company after the consumer rights agency received an unusually high 10,000 complaints.
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Landmark US Antitrust Trial Could Force Zuckerberg To Sell Instagram
The Meta case is being made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the powerful US consumer protection agency, and could see the owner of Facebook forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.
-
Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions
Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors and memory chips as well as flat-screen displays. Those popular consumer electronics items generally aren’t made in the US.Â
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
-
Bharat Web3 Association Asks Firms to Set Up Complaint Management Systems to Protect Consumers
The BWA has instructed crypto firms to prioritise the resolution of consumer complaints through features like unique complaint IDs. The consumer protection guidelines further said crypto firms are responsible for providing easily understandable information on their service offerings to the users.
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Trump Administration Temporarily Shuts US Consumer Protection Agency
The Trump administration has informed staff at the US consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP.
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Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".
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TRAI Mandates Telecom Operators to Offer Specialised Voice and SMS Packs, Benefitting Consumers in Rural Areas
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the twelfth amendment to the Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations on Monday. This mandates telecommunications operators in India to offer specialised recharge vouchers with select services that concerned stakeholders require.
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After Kraken, Binance Sued by ASIC in Australia: Here’s Why
The ASIC has filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing Binance's local subsidiary of misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale investors. As a result, the exchange is alleged to have failed to provide the necessary consumer protection for these retail investors.
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Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries To Low-Income Areas In US
The attorney general of the US District of Columbia sued Amazon, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws by making slower deliveries to Prime members in historically lower-income neighbourhoods.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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TRAI Traceability Guidelines Start From December 1. What It Means For OTPs
The new traceability guidelines of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will come into effect on December 1, 2024, to protect consumers from spam and fraudulent messages.
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How To Protect Your Kidney When On Painkillers? Nutritionist Luke Coutinho Shares How
Here are 7 diet and lifestyle tips to keep your kidneys healthy and prevent the side effects of painkillers.
-
US Taking Steps To Put Google Under Federal Supervision, Report Says
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet's Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported, potentially mounting yet another regulatory challenge for the Big Tech giant.
-
India's CCPA to Probe E-Scooter Maker Ola Electric Over Service, Product Standards
Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) sent Ola Electric a notice seeking an explanation from the SoftBank-backed company after the consumer rights agency received an unusually high 10,000 complaints.
