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BENGALURU: Zomato founder and group CEO Deepinder Goyal said the company terminates around 5,000 delivery partners every month, pushing back against claims of arbitrary firings and unsafe delivery practices. He framed the figure as routine enforcement within a large, high-churn gig workforce rather than punitive mass action. Speaking on a podcast with entrepreneur and creator…
DEHRADUN: A youngster from Bihar, misled by forged Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) results and a fake selection letter, reached the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie with his parents to begin training as an IAS officer, only to discover he had been duped by cybercriminals.Pushpesh Singh, 28, a resident of…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ruled that candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections are entitled to general category posts if they secure the cutoff marks stipulated for general category.The ruling by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine G Masih was inspired by SC’s landmark verdict…
Developments in Venezuela are unlikely to immediately impact India’s oil supplies or prices, as Venezuelan crude has been largely absent from global markets due to US sanctions. While bilateral engagement has weakened, experts suggest India could diversify its sources if Venezuelan oil re-enters the market, potentially offering a sentimental impact on emerging market currencies. New…
Social media drives paparazzi with likes. Varinder Chawla’s account got ICC-blocked 3 days over World Cup posts. In distress, he sought Ranveer Singh’s help. Ranveer’s team connected him to Jay Shah. BCCI resolved it in 15 days, praising their support despite busy schedules. Social media fuels the paparazzi world with likes and views. Millions scroll…
At first glance, a uniform array of the number ‘1’ offers little intrigue, but delve deeper and you’ll reveal a lone letter ‘I’ nestled within. This clever trick plays with our visual habits, as the brain often darts over repetitive shapes, mistaking one for the other. Hidden letter and number optical illusions are fun because…
Nicolas Maduro’s political life reads less like a conventional rise to power and more like a sequence of improbable turns. A bus driver who became president, a socialist who embraced mysticism, a leader who mixed revolution with ritual, and a man who spoke of destiny even as his grip on power narrowed. As he faces…
AriesAries should be careful when they move in February and August. February might make you impatient and cause problems at work and in relationships. So, don’t make decisions too quickly. August can be hard on your feelings, and being more stressed out can hurt your health and your money. You can get your balance back…
Planning a Winter Picnic in Dubai? UAE’s Jebel Hafeet Introduces BBQ Ban With Hefty Fines Dubai-area officials have introduced a new rule that is catching weekend warriors and outdoor lovers by surprise. Barbecues are now banned in several parking areas at Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, one of the UAE’s most beloved mountain getaways. Visitors…
The Indian embassy Sunday said it was in contact with the family of Nikitha Godishala who was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment in Maryland after remaining missing since December 31. The embassy also said they are following up on the matter with the local authorities, as the Howard County police suspect the ex-boyfriend who…
