Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim after labour ministry flags concerns; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

[ad_1] Eternal-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit has removed its long-promoted “10-minute delivery” claim from all platforms, amid growing concerns over the safety and welfare of delivery workers.According to news agency PTI, the company has revised its tagline from “10,000+ products delivered in 10 minutes” to “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep”, signalling a shift away…

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Gig workers row: No more 10-minute delivery deadline; Centre urges quick commerce players to drop time limit

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Quick commerce platforms on Tuesday agreed to remove “10-minute delivery” service following the intervention of Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya over the safety of delivery partners, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.This comes after Mandaviya held discussions with officials of Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato, advising them cut slack on the strict delivery…

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Basmati trade disrupted! What Iran unrest & Trump’s 25% tariffs mean for India’s rice exports, prices – explained

[ad_1] IREF pointed out that Indian rice shipments to the US are already levied with a 50% duty. (AI image) India’s rice exports may bear the brunt of escalating tensions in Iran and US President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose 25% tariffs on any country doing trade with Iran. “Effective immediately, any Country doing…

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India-US ties: New Delhi joins critical minerals supply talks in Washington; underlines need for resilient sourcing

[ad_1] Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI image) India on Monday participated in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw represented the country in the high-level meeting. New Delhi underlined its strong commitment in…

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Indian High Commissioner meets Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary; sides agree to convene Joint Commission for Cooperation

[ad_1] High Commissioner of India to Kenya Adarsh Swaika met Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia W Mudavadi on Monday, with both sides agreeing to convene the Kenya-India Joint Commission for Cooperation in New Delhi as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.According…

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Asian stocks today: Markets driven by AI-led growth; Nikkei jumps 3.4%, MSCI Asia-Pacific rises 0.8%

[ad_1] Representative image (AI) Asian share markets rose on Tuesday, led by a strong rally in Japanese stocks as investors bet on technology and AI-led growth. At the same time, uncertainty over the independence of the US Federal Reserve lifted gold prices and pressured the dollar.Japan’s Nikkei index surged after reopening from a holiday, jumping…

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US in trouble? Trump flags financial risks if SC strikes down tariffs; trillions in repayments at stake

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Washington could face severe financial repercussions if the Supreme Court rules his sweeping global tariffs illegal. The warning comes as the country’s top court prepares to hear the high-stakes case this week.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If the Supreme Court…

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