India's retail distributors are pushing the antitrust authority to look into Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto for what they claim are predatory pricing tactics that threaten local retailers. Quick commerce is booming, but it might be messing with the traditional distribution game.
Tragic news has surfaced about a 15-year-old boy who took his own life following a heated argument with his mom over tuition fees. The heartbreaking incident happened at their home, where the discussion about school costs escalated.
The BJP is throwing its hat in the ring with Navya Haridas as their candidate for the Wayanad bypolls, going up against Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi. Set for November 13, this election marks Priyanka's first shot at Parliament, filling the seat left by her brother Rahul Gandhi.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) just had a crucial chat with airline CEOs about a wave of hoax bomb threats impacting over 70 flights. As these incidents spike, BCAS is reassuring airline leaders about their security measures while the Civil Aviation Ministry looks into stricter rules for offenders.
Gautam Adani's Foundation donated a whopping Rs 100 crore to Telangana for a skills university, and it’s stirred up quite the controversy. Opposition parties are blasting Congress for what they see as double standards, especially since this donation came during a meet with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Vikash Yadav, who's on the FBI's radar for allegedly plotting to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, recently got arrested by Delhi Police for extortion. He pretended to be a government agent to squeeze money out of a café owner, even going so far as to threaten him and erase CCTV footage. After some time in Tihar Jail, he’s now out on bail.
An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Jaipur made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat, the third incident within 24 hours. While no explosives were found, investigations are ongoing. This surge in threats has led to increased security measures in aviation.
Things are getting tense in Jammu and Kashmir as opposition parties are taking Omar Abdullah to task for his Cabinet's resolution that pushes for statehood but totally skips over Article 370. This has sparked accusations of betrayal against the National Conference's election promises.
Karnataka's about to hit up Zomato, Uber, and Swiggy payments with a new cess to support gig workers. Announced by Labour Minister Santosh Lad, this move aims to fund health insurance and education for these essential workers, with a bill set to drop in December.
A Vistara flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt after a bomb threat showed up on social media. The plane landed safely and is now undergoing security checks. This comes amid a wave of similar threats hitting various flights, leading the Civil Aviation Ministry to think about tougher rules against these hoaxes.