Afternoon brief: Service charge to continue in restaurants after Delhi HC order, and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Published on: Jul 20, 2022, 13:01:09 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The next hearing in the ‘no service charge order’ case has been fixed for November 25. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) (Representation purpose)

Delhi HC halts 'no service charge order' on restaurants, next hearing Nov 25

The Delhi high court on Wednesday put on hold a Central Consumer Protection Authority order that barred restaurants from automatically adding service charges to bills. Read more.

‘Public wants Parliament to work’: Om Birla asks oppn MPs to resort to discussions; Smriti Irani rebukes Rahul Gandhi

On third day of Parliament monsoon session, both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha failed to work through the morning hours and were adjourned till 2pm as opposition MPs vociferously protested inflation and price rise. In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla urged them to take part in “discussions” instead. Read more.

India rejects ‘baseless’ reports on efforts to influence SL presidential polls

India on Wednesday rejected “baseless and purely speculative” media efforts about the country’s efforts at the political level to influence the presidential elections in Sri Lanka. Read more.

'Look at what has happened to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson': Former England captain praises Ben Stokes for quitting ODIs

Ben Stokes' ODI retirement has led to a discussion on the packed international calendar and its effect on players. Read more.

Vaani Kapoor oozes oomph in cream rug print bralette, straight pants. Here's what it costs

Raising the hotness quotient in sizzling fashion styles, Vaani Kapoor has been slaying Shamshera promotions and setting the Internet on fire simultaneously with her smoking hot looks. Read more.

Sharvari Wagh shares more fun pics with Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ileana D'Cruz from Maldives vacation. See here

Katrina Kaif's birthday vacation with husband Vicky Kaushal and their bunch of friends and family members was indeed a mega outing. Read more.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.