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As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice. “I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Korea to do surgery because of this.” South Korea has the highest rate of plastic surgery procedures per capita in the world, according to Expert Market Research, with a market worth $1.7bn in 2023. …

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1 day, 6 hours ago

India, Sweden can forge stronger partnership in climate solutions: Swedish officials

The Hindu

India and Sweden can deepen their collaboration in innovation and green technology with a focus on addressing global climate challenges through sustainable industrial practices and renewable energy solutions, Swedish officials said. Together we can explore technologies like green hydrogen, carbon capture and circular economy practices,” said Christian Kamill, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden. On sustainable industrial transformation, Mr. …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Govt Institutions Should Not Mirror Gig Economy Trends By Misusing Temporary Employment Contracts: Supreme Court

Live Law

The rise of the gig economy in the private sector has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements, observed the Supreme Court in a recent judgment while advising the government departments from misusing the practice of engaging temporary workers. The judgment authored by Justice Nath observed : "The pervasive misuse of temporary employment contracts, as exemplified in this case, …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Regulators target Grubhub's "pricing shell game" in $25 million settlement agreement

Salon

Grubhub, one of the country’s largest food delivery platforms, has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that it engaged in deceptive and unfair practices targeting restaurants, delivery drivers and consumers. “I remain committed to holding businesses like Grubhub accountable for their deceptive business practices.” One of the central …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Govts Engaging Temporary Workers For Long Periods Unfair; 'Uma Devi' Judgment Being Misapplied Against Long-Serving Workers : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court has criticised the practice of government institutions engaging workers on a temporary basis for a prolonged period, which results in the infringement of various labour rights. While allowing the regularisation of certain workers who were employed on a temporary basis for about 14-20 years by the Central Water Commission, a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Prasanna …

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2 days, 7 hours ago

No Band Baja, No 7 Phera: Chhattisgarh Couple Marries with Constitutional Oath

ABP News

In a move that redefines traditional wedding norms, a couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh tied the knot on December 18 by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. Eman Lahre and Pratima Lahre bypassed conventional rituals such as the "Saat Phere" and "Band Baja," opting for a ceremony that reflected their commitment to equality and social justice. “We decided …

Constitution Chhattisgarh Couple Marries

3 days, 14 hours ago

Huawei, Kenya National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee sign MoU

China Daily

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-20 20:35 Huawei Technologies Kenya and the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating a framework for collaboration to improve Kenya's cyberspace including cybercrime prevention and other cybersecurity initiatives. Omollo said Kenya has already faced instances of critical service disruptions including …

Cybersecurity Huawei Omollo Technologies Kenya

3 days, 14 hours ago

Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities

Al Jazeera

Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike. The Starbucks Workers United Union, which represents employees at 525 stores across the US, said late on Thursday that walkouts would escalate daily and could reach “hundreds of stores” nationwide by Christmas Eve. “It’s estimated that 10 stores out of 10,000 company-operated stores did not open …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 15

Live Law

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC Case Title: M/S. Telangana Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Telangana State Commission Validates Builder's Claim of Outstanding Payments Case Title: M/s Narne Estates Pvt., Ltd. Adbul Rahim Case Number: F.A. Telangana State Commission Holds LIC Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful …

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4 days, 20 hours ago

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market

The Hindu

Carbon markets hold the potential to transform Indian agriculture, turning sustainable farming practices into a lucrative opportunity for farmers while combating climate change. Businesses exceeding these caps must either purchase carbon credits from projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, such as agroforestry or sustainable agriculture projects, or pay carbon taxes for their extra emissions. To assess the readiness of India’s …

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4 days, 23 hours ago

Global Takedowns Can Legitimize Practices Of Authoritarian Govts Which Don't Value Freedom Of Speech: 'X Corp' Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law

X Corp. has informed the Delhi High Court that global takedown orders set a “dangerous precedent” that could legitimise practices of authoritarian governments which do not fully value the rights to freedom of speech and access to information. The social media entity has said that if courts in different countries can issue global blocking orders based on their local laws, …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick in suspected occult practice and dies; Bird comes out alive

Hindustan Times

In a suspected act driven by occult practices, a 35-year-old man from Chhattisgarh died after reportedly swallowing a live chick, an incident that left doctors baffled. Tantrik dies after admitting committing 12 murders In another case related to suspected occult practices, a 42-year-old tantrik arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder a businessman died earlier this month in police custody in …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Job advertisement barring South Indians sparks outrage, exposes regional bias in hiring practices

India TV News

A job There is a job post that details general technical specifications and responsibilities, such as collaborating with the stakeholders and providing data solutions. This open-face discrimination sparked intense reactions over this, with many users condemning it as an example of regional bias in hiring practices. Some pointed out how many South Indians migrated from their states and countries in …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick in occult ritual, bird survives, man dies

India TV News

In a bizarre incident. a man from Chhattisgarh swallowed a live chick and suffocated to death. His family rushed him to a nearby hospital where doctors were baffled to find a live chick near his throat. Live chick measuring around 20 cm During the post-mortem. doctors found a live chick measuring around 20 cm, revealed after an incision near Yadav's …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Bhumana Accuses Alliance Government of Targeting YSRC Leaders

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: Former TTD chairman and YSRC Tirupati district president Bhumana Karunakar Reddy alleged that the NDA alliance government is trying to silence YSRC activists who are speaking against the atrocities of ruling coalition leaders. Addressing media here on Monday, the former YSRC MLA condemned the government’s attempt to demolish the River View Resort at Srikalahasthi on what he called false …

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HC dismisses plea against state contract to Adani Group

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the contract awarded by the state to the Adani Group, for supply of renewable and thermal power electricity, noting that the plea was unsubstantiated and reckless. HC dismisses plea against state contract to Adani Group A division bench of chief justice D K Upadhyaya and justice Amit Borkar also …

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1 week ago

Bombay HC Slaps ₹50K Cost On Litigant For Making 'Unsubstantiated' Allegations Of Scam By Maharashtra Govt In Awarding Contract To Adani Power

Live Law

The Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on a writ petitioner alleging that a contract awarded by the Maharashtra government to Adani Power for supplying electricity was a "scam" and that the former Chief Minister was involved in corrupt practices while awarding the contract. The petitioner alleged that the contract for the supply of 6600 megawatts …

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Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick. Man dies, bird survives

India Today

In a bizarre incident, a 35-year-old man in Chhattisgarh died of suffocation after he reportedly swallowed a live chicken chick, which the villagers suspected to be an act driven by 'tantra-mantra' to fulfil his wish to become a father. The case, reported from Ambikapur, left doctors stunned when they found the chick still alive inside the victim's body during the …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Competition Comm directs Table Tennis Federation of India to cease, desist from unfair practices

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 13 Fair trade watchdog CCI has directed the Table Tennis Federation of India and its affiliate bodies to cease and desist from indulging in anti-competitive practices. The "cease and desist" order has been passed against TFFI, The Suburban Table Tennis Association, Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association, Gujarat State Table Tennis Association and Table Tennis Federation of India …

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1 week, 3 days ago

UnitedHealth Group CEO: America’s health system is poorly designed

CNN

CNN — In his first public response to the consumer outcry following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said Friday that the US health system “is not perfect” and that coverage decisions “are not well understood.” “We know the health system does not work as well as it should, and we understand …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi District Commission Imposes Punitive Damages Worth Rs. 15 Lakhs On Emami For Unfair Trade Practices And Misleading Advertisements

Live Law

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Central Delhi bench of Shri Inder Jeet Singh and Ms Rashmi Bansal held Emami Ltd. liable for unfair trade practices and misleading Brief facts: The complainant purchased 'Fair and Handsome Cream' of Emami worth Rs. Feeling aggrieved, the complainant filed a complaint in the District Commission for punitive damages of Rs.19,90,000/- and litigation cost …

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1 week, 4 days ago

"Love Is Blind" contestants are considered employees, says labor board

Salon

"Love Is Blind" is in hot water with a federal government agency, which could have a major effect for the reality television world. The National Labor Relations Board is putting "Love Is Blind" and its production companies, Kinetic Content and Delirium TV on notice for allegedly engaging in unfair labor practices and violating labor laws, it said in a statement …

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1 week, 5 days ago

'A Warning': Warren, Sanders Address Sympathy For UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Two of the biggest critics of the U.S. health care system condemned the assassination of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson while calling out “vile” insurance company practices aimed at maximizing profits. “The visceral response from people across this country who feel cheated, ripped off, and threatened by the vile practices of their insurance companies should be …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Telangana State Commission Holds Hinduja Leyland Finance Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices

Live Law

The Telangana State Commission, presided by Smt. V. V. Seshubabu dismissed an appeal by Hinduja Leyland Finance and held them liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practices for making claims against the complainant without any concrete evidence. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant had obtained a loan for purchase of a passenger vehicle from Hinduja Leyland Finance/finance …

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As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

India, Sweden can forge stronger partnership in climate solutions: Swedish officials

Govt Institutions Should Not Mirror Gig Economy Trends By Misusing Temporary Employment Contracts: Supreme Court

Regulators target Grubhub's "pricing shell game" in $25 million settlement agreement

Govts Engaging Temporary Workers For Long Periods Unfair; 'Uma Devi' Judgment Being Misapplied Against Long-Serving Workers : Supreme Court

No Band Baja, No 7 Phera: Chhattisgarh Couple Marries with Constitutional Oath

Huawei, Kenya National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee sign MoU

Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 15

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market

Global Takedowns Can Legitimize Practices Of Authoritarian Govts Which Don't Value Freedom Of Speech: 'X Corp' Tells Delhi High Court

Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick in suspected occult practice and dies; Bird comes out alive

Job advertisement barring South Indians sparks outrage, exposes regional bias in hiring practices

Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick in occult ritual, bird survives, man dies

Bhumana Accuses Alliance Government of Targeting YSRC Leaders

HC dismisses plea against state contract to Adani Group

Bombay HC Slaps ₹50K Cost On Litigant For Making 'Unsubstantiated' Allegations Of Scam By Maharashtra Govt In Awarding Contract To Adani Power

Chhattisgarh man swallows live chick. Man dies, bird survives

Competition Comm directs Table Tennis Federation of India to cease, desist from unfair practices

UnitedHealth Group CEO: America’s health system is poorly designed

Delhi District Commission Imposes Punitive Damages Worth Rs. 15 Lakhs On Emami For Unfair Trade Practices And Misleading Advertisements

"Love Is Blind" contestants are considered employees, says labor board

'A Warning': Warren, Sanders Address Sympathy For UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Telangana State Commission Holds Hinduja Leyland Finance Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices