Government Takes Action Against Dark Patterns: 11 E-commerce firms receive notices

The consumer affairs ministry had a meeting with key e-commerce companies today, on 28 May, to tackle dark patterns that mislead consumers. The meeting focused on auditing the companies’ practices regarding transparent disclosure of information to customers about donations or other collections. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has taken a major step to protect consumers…

Weeks after Operation Sindoor, mock drill in five border states tomorrow; check if your city is on the list

The Government of India will conduct civil defence mock drills tomorrow, May 29, in five regions bordering Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir. These exercises come weeks after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The drills aim to assess emergency preparedness in case of…

Andhra Pradesh: Cabinet approves construction of 108 km Badvel-Nellore highway worth Rs 3653.10 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of 108.134 km long, 4-Lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor. The cost of this project will come around Rs 3653.10 crore. This project will make easy accessibility to important nodes in the three Industrial Corridors of Andhra Pradesh, i.e., Kopparthy…

Nissan Magnite now available with CNG Retrofitment Kit; here’s what you need to know

Nissan Motor on Wednesday, May 28, announced that its popular SUV — the New Nissan Magnite — will now be available with a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit. This CNG Kit is fully developed, manufactured, and Quality Assured by Motozen (3rd Party) as per country Regulatory Standards, the company informed through an official release. Saurabh Vatsa,…

Cabinet gives nod to Rs 3,399-crore Railways projects in 2 states; work to be finished by FY30

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday cleared two multitracking Indian Railways projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 3,399 crore.  These projects involve the multitracking of the following lines:  Ratlam-Nagda 3rd and 4th lines Wardha-Balharshah 4th line The projects, to be completed by…

Nitin Gadkari announces eco-friendly road safety measures and smart tolling system

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has unveiled a series of forward-looking measures aimed at improving road safety and reducing congestion on national highways. The initiatives focus on sustainable infrastructure and the use of advanced technology for smoother travel experiences. Eco-Friendly Crash Barriers: A Green Shift in Road Infrastructure Highlighting a shift…

Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning Box Office Collection Day 11: Tom Cruise starrer makes over Rs 77 crore in India

Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning has been performing well since its release on May 17. In 11 days, the Tom Cruise starrer earned Rs 77.10 crore (early estimates of May 17), according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Regarding its run in US theaters, the latest and last Mission Impossible film lost to Disney’s…