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A Kerala consumer commission has directed a travel agency to refund Rs 82,500 after it failed to operate a Bali tour for which a customer had already paid. The commission ruled that the agency's conduct amounted to deficiency in service and an unfair trade practice. In addition to the refund, the panel awarded compensation for mental distress caused to the customer, along with litigation costs, bringing the total payout to Rs 1.12 lakh. The travel agency has been given 45 days to comply with the order.
Arjun Erigaisi described Viswanathan Anand's continued competitive play at age 56 as 'hugely inspiring', attributing his recent poor results in the Global Chess League (GCL) to unfortunate circumstances rather than a decline in quality. Anand has faced a difficult run in the tournament despite maintaining a strong level of play. In other GCL action, Alaskan Knights defeated Mumba Masters after Carissa Yip lost on time, with Abhimanyu Mishra closing out the match. American Gambits currently lead the overall GCL standings, with Alpine APL Pipers placed second.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading largely flat during the session, even as broader Asian markets declined. Brent crude oil prices approached the $102 per barrel mark, adding pressure to global markets. The rise in oil prices was driven by escalating tensions involving Iran, which threatened further escalation in the region. Concerns over potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route, contributed to the upward pressure on crude. The combination of geopolitical risks and weak Asian cues kept investor sentiment cautious on domestic bourses.
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