When a missing ingredient threatens her lunch plans, Delhi professional Tanisha Singh does not step outside or wait for markets to open. Instead, she taps her phone. Within minutes, tomatoes arrive at her doorstep. What once felt extraordinary has become routine in India’s largest cities, where groceries, snacks and even…
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India Asks E-Commerce Apps to Drop 10-Minute Delivery Claim
The Indian government has asked all quick-commerce platforms to stop promoting “10-minute delivery” services, citing growing concerns over the safety and working conditions of gig economy workers. The move follows recent nationwide protests by delivery riders demanding safer work environments and fairer pay. Sources familiar with the discussions said the…
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Angikaar 2025 Campaign Launched to Boost PMAY-U 2.0
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, on Thursday launched Angikaar 2025, a nationwide outreach campaign designed to accelerate the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). The event, held in New Delhi, was also attended by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister…