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Trump: Microsoft to Cover AI Data Centre Costs, Spare Household Bills

Microsoft pledges major changes to prevent US households from paying higher electricity bills due to its AI data centres, amid nationwide utility price spikes.

DoT Orders Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation on All New Phones

India mandates fraud-reporting app Sanchar Saathi on all new mobile devices within 90 days, sparking potential showdown with smartphone manufacturers.

26 E-commerce Giants Declare Platforms Free From Dark Patterns

Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy and 23 other major platforms complete government audits, eliminating deceptive design practices that manipulate consumers.

Government Acts Against Price Hikes in Co-Payment Scheme

Thailand cracks down on shops exploiting Khon La Khrueng Plus scheme with illegal price increases. 66 complaints filed, 29 cases of price inflation identified.

State AGs Partner With OpenAI, Microsoft on AI Safety Task Force

Bipartisan state attorneys general launch AI safety initiative with tech giants to develop consumer protections and child safety standards.

Ofgem’s Secret Energy Supplier Failures Put Household Bills at Risk

Energy regulator Ofgem is hiding which suppliers fail financial tests, leaving consumers exposed to potential collapses and higher bills.

CCPA Fines Dikshant & Abhimanu IAS ₹8 Lakh Each for Fake Results Claims

UPSC coaching institutes penalized for using candidates' names and photos without consent and making false success claims in misleading advertisements.

RBI Central Board Meets in Udaipur, Reviews Economic Challenges

RBI's 619th Central Board meeting assesses global economic risks, reviews key departments, and takes integrity pledge during Vigilance Awareness Week.

Amazon Refunds Bengaluru Techie After Marble Tile Replaces Rs 1.87 Lakh Phone

A Bengaluru man received a marble slab instead of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Amazon. Learn how he got a full refund and key tips to avoid such e-commerce scams.

Microsoft Sued by ACCC Over Alleged Microsoft 365 Price Increases

Australia's competition regulator sues Microsoft for allegedly misleading 2.7 million customers over Microsoft 365 price hikes after Copilot AI integration.

Supreme Court Allows Government to Address Vodafone Idea AGR Dues

Supreme Court permits government intervention on Vodafone Idea's AGR dues, protecting 20 crore consumers and providing relief to the telecom giant.

Australia Sues Microsoft Over Alleged Misleading Copilot Pricing

Australian regulator ACCC alleges Microsoft misled 2.7 million customers into paying higher prices by hiding cheaper Microsoft 365 plans without Copilot AI.