Bengaluru-based Swiggy has raised its platform fee for food delivery orders to Rs 10, just a day after Zomato increased its fee to the same amount. Unlike Zomato’s temporary hike during the festive season, Swiggy’s increase appears to be permanent. Both companies benefit from this revenue-enhancing measure.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, an Urdu teacher in Ghaziabad faced harassment by a resident, Manoj Kumar, who demanded he chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’. Kumar, later found to be intoxicated, was arrested and charged under various sections for wrongful restraint and intentional insult.
Read MoreShiv Sena (UBT) announced its first list of 65 candidates for assembly polls, including Aaditya Thackeray from Worli and Varun Sardesai from Bandra East. The party also nominated 12 candidates from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and 7 from Marathwada, omitting Muslim candidates and renominating 14 sitting MLAs.
Read MoreAt the 16th BRICS summit, PM Modi emphasized reforms of global institutions, conflict resolution through dialogue, and unified action against terrorism with financial integration among BRICS countries. He supported BRICS expansion by consensus and highlighted India’s efforts to elevate the voices of the Global South on the global stage.
Read MoreDelhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena admitted to the Supreme Court that tree felling in the Ridge area was a mistake and corrective actions are underway. DDA officials misunderstood approval, leading to the error. Saxena assured responsible parties are facing repercussions as internal actions and legal complaints have been initiated.
Read MoreIndia and Australia are collaborating to strengthen educational cooperation, exploring the establishment of more Australian university campuses in India. Discussions between ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Jason Clare also focused on school-level collaborations and early childhood care, aiming to prepare students for the 4th Industrial Revolution.
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