Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On ‘Dark Patterns’

Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On ‘Dark Patterns’

Cracking down on ‘dark patterns’ employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action. Several companies make consumers pay an extra fee if they opt for the cash-on-delivery option rather than pre-paying for the order online. Railing against such practices, an X user…

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‘What Justifies This…’: Union Minister Raps Karnataka Police Over Ganesh Visarjan Lathi-Charge

‘What Justifies This…’: Union Minister Raps Karnataka Police Over Ganesh Visarjan Lathi-Charge

Last Updated:September 14, 2025, 17:28 is Union Minister Prahlad Joshi criticised police personnel for ordering a lathi-charge to control a crowd in the Narendra village of Karnataka’s Dharwad last week. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi speaking to villagers in Dharwad. (Photo: X) Union Minister Prahlad Joshi criticised police personnel for ordering a lathi-charge to control a…

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Karnataka CM Post Tussle: As Siddaramaiah, DKS Fight It Out, BJP Alleges Horse Trading

Karnataka CM Post Tussle: As Siddaramaiah, DKS Fight It Out, BJP Alleges Horse Trading

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday levelled serious allegations against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, accusing them of attempting to lure Congress MLAs amid growing speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi claimed that both leaders are engaged in what he described…

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Government sent notice to cab aggregator Ola-Uber: sought reply regarding fixing different fares on iPhone and Android

Government sent notice to cab aggregator Ola-Uber: sought reply regarding fixing different fares on iPhone and Android

New Delhia few moments ago copy link The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to cab aggregators Ola and Uber seeking clarification on fixing the price of cab service on the basis of booking device. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi gave this information on social media platform X. He wrote on Have…

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