Rivian has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and its commissioner, seeking a full refund on tariffs paid under President Trump's "Liberation Day" taxes, which the Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. The automaker expects tens of millions in refunds while rolling out its R2 SUV.
The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished in 2022 after the Supreme Court upheld their illegal construction. Four years later, the legal dispute continues, now focused on refunding homebuyers amidst Supertech's insolvency, with a Supreme Court plea postponed to July 2026.
A California man is suing Microsoft in a proposed class-action lawsuit, alleging the company pocketed government refunds from illegal Trump-era tariffs instead of passing them to consumers who paid inflated Xbox prices. Similar lawsuits target other retailers like Costco, while some companies like FedEx and UPS plan to issue refunds.
Nintendo has asked a US court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit seeking tariff refunds for customers who bought Switch consoles and accessories, arguing consumers have no legal right to refunds Nintendo may receive from the government. Similar lawsuits have been filed against Sony and Microsoft.
Indian Railways' AI chatbot, AskDisha 2.0, powered by CoRover.AI, provides various IRCTC services like ticket booking, refunds, PNR status, and e-ticket access via text or voice commands in multiple languages on its website and mobile app.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon, prompting flight cancellations in eastern China. Zhoushan and Wenzhou airports cancelled multiple flights, with airlines offering fee-waiver rebooking and refunds. The storm is expected to make landfall between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to severe typhoon status and is approaching China's coast, expected to make landfall between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. Flights have been cancelled at multiple airports, and airlines are offering refunds and rebooking options.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to severe typhoon status as it approaches China's coast, leading to flight cancellations at multiple airports and airlines offering refunds and fee-waiver rebookings for affected passengers.
Monsoon season causes flight disruptions. Passengers are protected by DGCA regulations and have rights to refunds or alternative flights for weather-related cancellations. Airlines may provide assistance during long delays, but monetary compensation for force majeure events like heavy rain is generally not required.
UK students who paid thousands for overseas conservation placements have lost their money after eco tour operator GVI went into liquidation on July 1. The company, which offered volunteer and internship programs, ceased trading, leaving students with no refunds and conservation projects in Africa and South America facing financial uncertainty.
Hong Kong plans to introduce an administrative fee for customers seeking refunds on prepaid beauty and fitness contracts under a proposed seven-day cooling-off period. The measure aims to curb potential abuse and protect businesses from repeated refund requests.
Sammi Cheng's highly anticipated Hong Kong concerts were postponed hours before the first show due to a critical stage component failure discovered during setup. The event will be replaced by free appreciation shows, with ticket holders offered refunds or passes for future dates.
Taxpayers are advised to exercise caution during ITR filing for FY 2025-26. Common errors include selecting the wrong ITR form, misjudging tax regimes, over-reliance on pre-filled data, and failing to reconcile crucial forms like AIS and Form 26AS. Accurate reporting of all income sources, capital gains, and foreign assets is essential to avoid notices and delays.
Florida's newly enacted HB 505 (Chapter 2026-178) establishes a comprehensive framework for virtual currency kiosks, mandating fraud warnings, transaction caps, receipts, registration, and a conditional refund right for fraud victims, shifting liability to operators. Most provisions take effect January 1, 2027.
Tokenized SpaceX shares offered retail investors a unique route into the private company, but practical limits, including a shortage of underlying shares, led to cancellations and refunds, highlighting crypto's blind spot in tokenized equities.
StubHub UK has been fined almost £900,000 and ordered to refund over 50,000 fans for using "drip pricing," adding hidden fees at checkout. The CMA found this practice illegal under consumer protection law.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation will result in over 50,000 customers receiving refunds for hidden fees, with an average payout of £10 per transaction.
Over 50,000 customers will receive refunds averaging £10 per transaction due to hidden fees, following a CMA investigation. The CMA stated these hidden fees are illegal and unfair.
Activist group Lock the Gate analysis reveals coal companies may receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for diesel if half of proposed mine developments are approved. This comes as the Australian government faces pressure to cap a fuel tax credit scheme benefiting multinational miners.
As the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam approaches, candidates report admit card download issues, refund confusion, and technical glitches on the NTA portal. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad police arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fraud network targeting NEET candidates.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council received 3,346 lodging complaints since 2023, with 58% involving contract changes/refunds. The watchdog urges hotels and booking platforms to clarify responsibilities amid rising complaints.
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police arrested a 19-year-old student from Bihar for attempting to divert NEET-UG 2026 fee refunds to his accounts. The accused targeted 350 accounts, exploiting weak passwords in 150, but NTA's security systems helped foil the large-scale fraud.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council reported 1,050 annual complaints about hotels over the last three years, urging clear policies on booking changes and refunds. Since 2023, 3,346 complaints were received, mostly from non-local travelers, citing contract terminations, service quality, and pricing disputes.
DAZN has apologized for misleading pricing displays on its "DAZN SOCCER" plan, which led users to believe it was a monthly subscription at 980 yen. The plan was actually an annual commitment costing at least 26,340 yen. The company is now offering refunds and plan changes to affected users.
