October 23, 2026

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

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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 from…

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BMC polls: Sanjay Raut announces joint ‘squad’ of Sena (UBT)-MNS; ‘bogus voters’ on target | India News

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NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said his party has formed a joint “squad” with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), issuing a threat to those he described as “dual” and “bogus” voters ahead of the polling day for the Maharashtra civic elections.“We (Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS) have formed a squad, which…

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Evening news wrap: Blinkit drops’10-min’ delivery; about 2000 people killed in Iran protests and more | India News

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Blinkit has moved away from ultra-fast delivery messaging as scrutiny and concerns grow over gig worker safety and work pressure. Iran says about 2,000 people have died in weeks of protests, blaming armed groups as authorities intensify security measures. J&K administration has dismissed five employees over alleged terror links. Bangladesh has stood by its refusal…

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Ahead of Candidates 2026, India’s only hope R Praggnanandhaa reveals – ‘My play not on same level as it used to be’ | Chess News

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Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: R Praggnanandhaa, who is currently ranked 8th in the world and second in India, has admitted that his form has dropped in recent months. The 20-year-old grandmaster spoke honestly about his struggles after a very busy 2025 season.Praggnanandhaa had a strong start to 2025, where he…

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‘Golmaal 5’ kicks off: Rohit Shetty sets up café, police station in Film City – Reports | Hindi Movie News

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‘Golmaal 5’ preps for late Feb 2026 shoot in Mumbai’s Film City—Rohit Shetty’s exception to his Hyderabad/Goa norm. Sets for café, police station, mansion, plus crocodile action ready soon. Stars: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar, Shreyas, Kunal Kemmu; Sharman Joshi returns, female villain buzz. Rights via T A Shah to Shetty. ‘Golmaal 5’, the fifth…

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