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Noida Farmer Stunned by ₹222 Crore Electricity Bill, Power Department Blames Technical Glitch
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Noida Farmer Stunned by ₹222 Crore Electricity Bill, Power Department Blames Technical Glitch

A shocking case of apparent billing failure has surfaced in the Noida region of Uttar Pradesh, where a farmer was left stunned after receiving an electricity bill amounting to an astronomical ₹222 crore for a modest 25-kilowatt power connection. The incident has triggered public outrage and raised serious questions about the reliability of automated billing...

Viral Bar Bill in Rajasthan Shows 20% “Cow Cess” on Liquor, Sparks Public Outcry
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Viral Bar Bill in Rajasthan Shows 20% “Cow Cess” on Liquor, Sparks Public Outcry

A bar bill from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has ignited widespread debate after a customer was charged a 20% “cow cess” on liquor, inflating his bill significantly. The additional levy, listed explicitly as “cow cess” on the invoice, follows taxes like GST and VAT, and has drawn sharp reactions from netizens and officials alike. The Incident and...

Lucknow Woman Spots Plastic Inside Eggs Delivered via Blinkit, Video Sparks Outcry
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Lucknow Woman Spots Plastic Inside Eggs Delivered via Blinkit, Video Sparks Outcry

A disturbing video that has gone viral shows a lady in Lucknow discovering plastic-like material embedded inside eggs she had ordered through Blinkit. Her recording has reignited debates about food safety, quality control in e-commerce groceries, and consumer trust in app-based delivery services. In the clip, the woman cracks open an egg she bought via...

National Consumer Helpline Upgraded with GST 2.0 Query and Complaint Feature
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National Consumer Helpline Upgraded with GST 2.0 Query and Complaint Feature

New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday announced the launch of a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) to address queries and complaints related to the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. The NCH can be accessed through its toll-free number 1915 or online in 16 Indian languages and English, serving...