Switzerland’s contentious ban on facial coverings in public, commonly known as the “burqa ban,” took effect on January 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Federal Council in a statement cited by Reuters on Wednesday. Violators of the law could face fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately Rs 96,280). Watch to know more!

Swiss anti-burqa law prohibits facial coverage in public, offenders face an immediate fine

Russia imposes a monstrous fine on Google exceeding total global GDP

Nestle's water subsidiary has agreed to pay a $2.2 million fine to resolve criminal complaints in France related to its natural mineral water production.

Nestle pays $2.2 mn in French water scandal, no guilt admitted in France

Italy's DR Automobiles fined for misleading over Chinese-origin cars

In a court filing on Monday, his lawyers urged a mid-level state appeals court to delay enforcement of the judgment, arguing the amount was excessive. They said the defendants had so far approached 30 surety companies through four separate brokers to obtain a bond.

US: Donald Trump hurtles towards deadline

Paytm Payments Bank of India hit with $662,000 fine amid allegations of money laundering

Apple fined by EU for nearly $539 million for allegedly breaching the EU competition law in the European Union. This law keeps competition fair by stopping companies from teaming up or dominating markets which could harm society's interests. Watch to know more!

EU to fine Apple $539 million for anti-competitive app store policy

A US Court has ordered the company to pay a whopping 857 million dollars to a group of seven ex-students and parent volunteers at a school in Washington state. They had claimed that the company's chemicals made them sick.

US court orders Monsanto to pay $857 million in damages

Authorities in Italy are enacting new laws that specifically target LGBT families and make it more difficult for them to become parents. A proposed bill that would outlaw surrogacy overseas is perceived by many same-sex parents as a personal jab at them.

Italy to make surrogacy a 'universal crime', impose fine of over $1 million

European Union slaps TikTok with fine of $369 million over child data breaches

China proposes ban on clothing that 'hurt nation's feelings', and it's confusing everyone

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over the self-regulation mechanism of television channels. Pointing out that the current framework has proven 'ineffective', the top court said it would issue guidelines to help strengthen such regulation. It suggested that penalties imposed by the NBDA upon TV channels must be proportionate to profits. Mohammed Saleh tells you more.

Gravitas: Supreme Court Seeks Stricter TV Rules; 'Rs 1 Lakh Fine Ineffective

McDonald’s fined more than $600,000 after mouse droppings found in cheeseburger

British American Tobacco to pay $635 mn for violating North Korean sanctions

Fine imposed on Mars Wrigley after two workers fell into chocolate tank last year

India: Under new rules, influencers face fine, six-month ban for unlabelled paid promotion

Former US President Donald Trump has been asked by a federal judge to pay nearly one million dollars for what's been called a quote-unquote 'frivolous lawsuit' against a former US Secretary of State.

US: Federal court imposes $1 Million fine on Donald Trump

Manager and employers have been guilty of calling colleagues when they are on leave. But an Indian company has introduced a fine of $1200 or 1 lakh rupees for those who contact employees on their days off. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: No work calls on a holiday?

Be ready to pay a hefty fine if you disturb your colleague on a holiday in this tech firm!

Meta hit with US$413 million fine over EU privacy breach

South Korea will fine Tesla Inc. 2.2 million for alleged violations of advertising law. Tesla falsely promoted and exaggerated the driving range and charging speed of its electric cars. Watch further to know more.

WION Fineprint: Tesla fined with 2.2 Million for false advertisement in South Korea

South Korea's antitrust regular fined Tesla 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) for false advertising, saying the company overstated the range of its cars in cold weather.

Tesla has been slapped with a $2 million fine in South Korea

Wells Fargo ordered to pay $3.7 billion fine for consumer loan violations, largest ever penalty against a bank

Taiwan government would fine Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, for an unauthorised investment in a Chinese chip maker even after the Taiwanese firm said it would be selling the stake.

Taiwan to fine Foxconn for illegal China investment

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