Govt launches probe into e-commerce platforms over extra charges classified as 'Dark Pattern'

Oct 05, 2025

The Department of Consumer Affairs has received several complaints against e-commerce platforms for charging extra fees under various names, a practice that the government...

Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are "negotiable"

May 30, 2026

Qatar has rejected permanent transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, warning they will inflate consumer prices. The corridor remains critical as an American...

Delhi Govt prohibits private schools from charging any extra other than tuition fees

Aug 31, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 31 : The Delhi government on Monday directed the private-unaided schools not to charge any extra fees other than tuition...

Gilgit Baltistan: Students of Karakoram University protest against unprecedented fee hike

Sep 13, 2023

The poor students of Gilgit Baltistan are unable to pay the excessive increase in the semester fees. The unreasonable raise in the university fees...

448 notices served to e-commerce entities for violations of declaration during last 1 year and 9 months

Jul 21, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 21 : As many as 448 notices were served to e-Commerce entities for violations of the declaration during the last...

Delhi: Private schools' fees to be collected monthly, 15 pc deduction in overall fees

Jul 01, 2021

New Delhi [India], July 1 : Delhi government on Thursday issued an order to private schools to charge fees on monthly basis, with a...