Centre Bans 'Dark Patterns' On E-Commerce Platforms; Notifies Guidelines

To protect consumers’ interests, the government has banned the use of “dark patterns” on e-commerce platforms that seek to deceive consumers or manipulate their preferences. A gazette notification in this regard was issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on November 30 as “Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Dark Patterns” applicable to all…

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GDP Grew By 7.6% In Q2 Compared To 7.8% In Q1

India’s economy grew 7.6 percent in the September quarter of this fiscal year and remains the fastest-growing large economy, mainly due to good performance in the manufacturing, mining and services sectors, government data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in the July-September quarter of 2022-23. India remains the fastest growing…

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