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Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve, setting a new record despite gig workers' strike calls. Founder Deepinder Goyal credits delivery partners and law enforcement. Details inside.
A planned nationwide strike by delivery partners failed as platforms offered peak incentives. Workers cite lack of unity and shrinking base pay as key issues.
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A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.
App-based delivery workers staged a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, protesting low pay and lack of social security. Platforms countered with higher incentives, leading to a mixed response. Read about the impact and industry reactions.
India's PLI scheme for auto sector disburses ₹2,000 crore in FY26, boosting investments in electric vehicles and local manufacturing. Nine companies, including Tata Motors and Ola Electric, received incentives.
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
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Taiwan's universal cash transfer reveals how high GDP growth can mask weak consumption. India faces similar issues, but its welfare politics differ. Learn the key economic insights.
Coimbatore police seized Rs 60 lakh unaccounted cash from a two-wheeler rider from Maharashtra. The man was intercepted during a routine check near Selva Chinthamani Tank. Read the full details.
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
Coimbatore police seized ₹56 lakh unaccounted cash from a motorist heading to Kerala. The money was hidden in a secret compartment. Read the full story for details.
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