The Department of Consumer Affairs has warned shoppers about ‘Dark Pattern Drip Pricing’ on e-commerce platforms, where hidden charges appear at checkout. Consumers can report such practices via helpline 1915. The alert follows record Diwali 2025 online sales and rising quick commerce trends.

The IMD has also issued an orange alert for Ganjam, Gajapati, and Rayagada districts in Odisha, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching up to 40 kmph. Read full forecast here.

A woman doctor from Beed district, working at a government hospital in Phaltan, Satara district, was found dead in a hotel room, suspected to be a suicide. The doctor’s palm had a note accusing Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of repeated rape and Prashant Bankar of mental harassment.