Why retail stores still charge customers for carry bags despite courts deeming it unfair & illegal?
A consumer court in Delhi has fined Reliance Trends for charging a customer for a carry bag. The court dismissed the firm's argument and maintained that the purchase of the bag was optional. Despite previous rulings against this practice, charging for carry bags remains widespread. Legal experts argue that this practice is unfair and illegal. Rule 15 of the Plastic Waste Management (Amended) Rules, 2018, which addressed the pricing of plastic bags, has been omitted. Key Points
Economic TimesMotion sickness essentials all parents need when traveling with kids
The author shares how she focuses on prevention when it comes to her two young daughters. This includes not using tablets and having puke bags ready. Key Points
InsiderBucket bags: The trendy fashion accessory ruling the style charts for Fall 2023
Bucket bags are a new trend. Celebrities and designers are embracing this popular accessory, making it one of the most fashionable bag styles for Fall 2023. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesSangmitra Hitashi: It was a 36-hour ordeal after I lost my luggage before Cannes
Actor Sangmitra Hitashi lost her luggage during a connecting flight to Nice while on her way to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, causing her to arrive without any of her belongings. However, her bags were eventually located and delivered to her hotel, allowing her to attend the festival and her scheduled meetings. Hitashi will also star in an Indo-Spanish film called "The Last Victim," which she wrote and will go into production next year. The actor is currently happy with the success of her recent project, Dahaad. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesAll biodegradable tea bags may not degrade, can harm environment: Study
Commonly available tea bags are made using three different compositions of Polylactic Acid. Not all biodegradable tea bags made using corn starch or sugar cane,... Key Points
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bags with 2 tonnes of cocaine wash up ashore on Normandy coast in France
Bags with over 2 tonnes of cocaine have washed up on the coast in northern France in the last few days. The drug was found in two batches of watertight packages on the Normandy coast, one on Sunday and another on Wednesday. Key Points
India Today'How I was welcomed back to India': Kashmiri Yana Mir now alleges harassment over empty Louis Vuitton bags
Kashmiri journalist Yana Mir, whose recent statement praising India gained traction on social media, has alleged harassment by customs officials at Delhi airport. Mir claimed she was needlessly interrogated over empty Louis Vuitton bags and shared a video of the incident online. The post sparked debate, with some defending the officials' actions while others criticized their behavior. Key Points
Economic TimesTax raids linked to Congress MP continues, 19 more bags worth Rs 20 crore seized
Tax raids on Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha and Jharkhand have yielded over Rs 200 crore in unaccounted cash so far. Additionally, nearly 19 bags of money from the house of Bunty Sahu. Key Points
India TodayMore tax raids at Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha, 19 more bags full of money seized
Income Tax sleuths first raided BDPL on December 6 on allegations of tax evasion. They later searched the premises of Baldeo Sahu and Group of Companies, from where they claim to have recovered 156 bags of cash. Key Points
Business TodayAre potato chip bags recyclable? Snack companies try new packaging
Companies that arent moving towards plastic-free packaging yet may be forced to in the future, as regulators start to step in. But the hurdles remain enormous, and snack bags are just one piece of a much bigger problem. Key Points
Economic Times
Best waterproof travel bags for adventurous travellers: Top 8 picks to stay dry on the go
Discover the top waterproof travel bags for your adventurous trips. Find the perfect one for your needs and travel worry-free. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesSuitcase bags are lightweight, spacious and come with premium look
Suitcase bags are great travel mates - spacious like suitcase and convenient and handy like bags. Read on to know more. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSmell of death hangs thick in Israeli village near Gaza border where bodies of babies, men and women lie scattered in ruin
On the road approaching this rural village, the bodies of militants lie scattered between the shells of burned-out cars. Walls and doors of what used to be neatly kept stucco homes are blasted wide open. As bags holding the bodies of slain residents await identification, the smell of death hangs thi Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMexican 'devil worshipper' murdered wife, ate her brain in tacos: Report
A man in Mexico allegedly murdered his wife and ate her brain in tacos. He also used her skull as an ashtray. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesHere’s what a Florida woman got as compensation for ‘damaged’ luggage from Delta airline
The airline company delivered the package from a store called Ricardo Beverly Hills. There were not only 13 suitcases for replacement, but also smaller ones were inside some of them. Key Points
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