E-Commerce: Why the Price You See Is Not What You Pay

17 Oct 2026

Context:Drip pricing: E-commerce platforms often advertise a low initial price but reveal additional charges, such as platform fees, convenience fees and handling charges, during checkout, increasing the final amount paid by consumers.Growing prevale...

CCTV Surveillance at Medical Stores: Government Proposal and Concerns

22 Sep 2026

Context: The Union Health Ministry has proposed mandatory Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance at medical stores to curb the unauthorised sale and abuse of prescription medicines.A draft notification proposes that medical stores maintain CCT...