CCPA warns hotels, restaurants of action for levying ‘LPG, Gas surcharges’

NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are being…

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Male redback spiders somersault directly towards a female’s fangs during mating; scientists found the bizarre behaviour may come from surprisingly simple genetics

Breeding scheme to produce backcross males and (b) possible inheritance patterns of self-sacrificial mating traits. Credit: Biology Letters (2026) Male Australian redback spiders perform an acrobatic somersault during mating that sends their abdomen directly toward the female’s fangs. Scientists have now found that this deadly self-sacrifice behavior comes from a surprisingly simple genetic region.In a…

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Petition filed against Cha Eunwoo’s military band posting amid tax evasion controversy; authorities dismiss concern – Report |

Following his second apology for tax evasion, K-pop star Cha Eunwoo faces a petition questioning his military band assignment. Critics argue his public role and recent controversy warrant a review of his selection, citing potential damage to military trust. Authorities, however, maintain his posting adheres to internal regulations and are not investigating any changes. Hours…

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