27 Restaurants Fined for Forcing Service Charge on Customers
India's CCPA cracks down on 27 restaurants for unfair service charge practices. Fines up to Rs 50,000 levied, refunds ordered. Know your consumer rights.
India's CCPA cracks down on 27 restaurants for unfair service charge practices. Fines up to Rs 50,000 levied, refunds ordered. Know your consumer rights.
HSR Layout police summon Narmada restaurant chain owner after a woman files a formal complaint. Owner Manjunath Shettar called to record statement. Latest updates.
An Ahmedabad consumer court fined a restaurant Rs 25,000 for serving chicken to a Brahmin family who ordered a veg dish, citing hurt religious sentiments. Read the full verdict details.
Celebrated chef Manish Mehrotra launches Nisaba, his first independent venture at Sunder Nursery. The 'fine-casual' spot offers modern Indian cuisine inspired by street food. Opens January 17, 2026.
Hubballi's NWKRTC cracks down on spitting, smoking & open urination at bus stands, collecting Rs 1.1 lakh in fines over 3 months. Read how strict enforcement is driving change.
A major fire destroyed 'Gharan' restaurant on NH 66 in Porvorim early Tuesday. Owners suspect arson amid a family dispute. No casualties reported. Estimated loss is Rs 30 lakh.
A veteran of top New York restaurants shares pro tips on dining etiquette, tipping, and collaboration with staff to ensure a superior experience. Learn how to be a savvier guest.
Mumbai's restaurants and hotels face a New Year shock as commercial LPG prices jump Rs 111 per cylinder. Industry warns of higher menu prices, squeezing margins and impacting consumers. Read more.
The CCPA imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on a Mumbai restaurant for adding a mandatory service charge. The authority ordered the firm to modify its billing software immediately. Read the full details.
CCPA penalises China Gate Restaurant for adding 10% service charge by default, violating Delhi HC order. Read how consumer rights are being enforced.
Explore Malaika Arora's luxury restaurant Scarlett House in Mumbai, where masala khichdi costs Rs 550 and a bottle of 'anti-ageing' water is priced at Rs 350. Discover the celebrity hotspot's unique hydration bar and vintage charm.
Indian restaurants in major cities report a surge in festive bookings, with Christmas and New Year's Eve seats fully sold out. Brands see higher footfalls and delivery orders, signaling a strong end to the year. Discover the dining trends.
Vijayawada's Akali Rajyam restaurant faces a case and improvement notice after oil reuse exceeded limits and a viral rodent video surfaced. Officials demand immediate cleanup.
A viral video review of a Rs 40,000 meal at a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Chicago has ignited a global conversation about the cost, creativity, and evolution of Indian cuisine. Discover the details and reactions.
Two kitchen workers suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at Social Bar and Restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The blaze, caused by a short-circuit, was quickly extinguished. Read the full details.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation begins strict enforcement of waste segregation rules, imposing fines up to Rs 5 lakh for repeat offenders. Learn about the new penalty structure.
A fire broke out behind a restaurant in Pune's Kalyaninagar, spreading to its external chimney. Officials confirm no injuries. Read the full investigation details.
A Bengaluru man was fined Rs 500 for littering popcorn at Cubbon Park. The incident highlights the city's strict enforcement of cleanliness laws. Read more about the consequences of public littering.
Income Tax Department raids over 20 Mumbai food & beverage firms for tax evasion. Searches include a restaurant co-owned by Shilpa Shetty. Details on the ongoing investigation here.
Shilpa Shetty and Ranjit Bindra launch Bastian Ammakai in Bandra, serving soulful Mangalorean cuisine. Explore the new design, menu highlights, and prices. Opens December 19.
Shilpa Shetty & Ranjit Bindra's Bastian Ammakai opens in Bandra, spotlighting authentic Mangalorean cuisine. Explore the transformed space, menu highlights, and prices. Opens December 19.
A Bengaluru apartment association's collection of Rs 3.3 lakh as fines in three months sparks a formal police complaint. Details accessed by DH reveal the scale of the issue. Read the full investigation.
Asian Football Confederation imposes a one-season ban and heavy fines on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for withdrawing from AFC Champions League Two. AIFF and FC Goa also fined in separate rulings.
Bengaluru police file case against Bastion, co-founded by Shilpa Shetty, for operating past legal hours. Details on the December 11 inspection and charges under Karnataka Police Act.
An armed intruder threatened a cleaner with a knife and stole Rs 2.2 lakh from a South Indian restaurant in Ahmedabad's Bodakdev. Police are investigating the early Monday robbery.
Goa Tourism Department seals 'The Cape Goa' for operating beyond permitted area. Action follows scrutiny after recent nightclub fire. Read details.
Following the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, Odisha Fire Services orders a safety audit of all large restaurants. The audit will check for compliance, equipment, and emergency exits. Read more.
A devastating cylinder blast at Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant in North Goa's Arpora killed 23 people. PM Modi expresses grief. Details on the tragedy and calls for safety audits.
BMC floats a new Rs 500 crore tender for exotic animal exhibits at Byculla Zoo, featuring white lions & cheetah restaurant, after scrapping a Rs 291 crore plan 3 years ago. Read details.
A Hyderabad businesswoman alleges her son's friend cheated her of ₹5.5 crore in a restaurant partnership. Cyberabad police have filed a criminal breach of trust case. Read the full story.