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India’s shift towards healthier and protein-rich food choices is accelerating rapidly, with one of the country’s leading quick commerce platforms recording a 150% surge in protein orders over the past two years

Oakter has launched its new Studio AC 5000 (2026) model, a 0.5-ton 3-star inverter window AC designed for compact spaces. This updated model features inverter technology for energy efficiency, a service-friendly design, and operates on standard household power sockets. Priced at Rs 14,499 plus GST, it promises lower electricity consumption and stable cooling.

Action taken against more than 6,000 motorcyclists for wrong-side riding in five months

Before choosing the right mutual fund or stock, experts say the first step is tracking where your money actually goes — and AI finance apps are helping Indians turn spending habits into smarter investing decisions

Are you finding yourself waiting too long for a refund on your online purchase? Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in India, you have several options at your disposal. Sellers are required to accept returns for defective products without hesitation.

Delivery Riders Quickly Bringing Food & Grocery To Your Homes Are Most Exposed To Heatwave Conditions

Cellecor reported a robust financial year ending March 31, 2026, with net revenues soaring to Rs 1,292 crores, a 26% increase. Net profit after tax also saw a significant 28% jump. This impressive growth was fueled by product expansion, a wider retail footprint including partnerships with major chains, and increased adoption in smaller markets, alongside strong online sales.

In a decade, India built the world’s largest population-scale real-time payments system. It changed not just banking, but behaviour itself

CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy has exposed growing distrust within India’s examination system, with teachers alleging they were effectively “gagged” through a March 16 advisory warning against sharing evaluation-related experiences online. Evaluators claim they faced blurry scans, missing supplementary pages, server failures and marking difficulties during Class 12 assessments but feared disciplinary action if they raised concerns publicly. The controversy has now deepened further amid allegations that schools and educators were later informally encouraged to publicly defend the OSM system as criticism intensified nationwide.

A delivery worker was allegedly assaulted by police in Hyderabad for waiting outside a store past permitted hours. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union has filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission over the incident, while police claim the worker was disruptive.

Lure Of Delivery App, Transport Jobs Add To Staffing Woes

The old-school handset, with no internet and no apps, is making a comeback as users tire of doomscrolling and constant pings, fear privacy breaches

Actor Riva Arora reported a distressing encounter with a Blinkit delivery agent at her Mumbai home on April 26. She alleges the agent displayed rude and inappropriate behavior, escalating to verbal harassment for nearly 40 minutes. The family contacted Mumbai Police, who responded promptly. A formal complaint has also been lodged with Blinkit.

India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.

AWS CEO Matt Garman views the AI-driven 'SaaSpocalypse' as a major business opportunity, not a threat. He highlighted the rise of agentic AI reshaping work and announced new AI-powered tools like the Quick desktop app, aiming to revolutionize personal productivity. AWS is also deepening its OpenAI partnership, integrating advanced AI models into its cloud services to meet surging demand.

NCERT is urgently printing new Class 9 textbooks aligned with NEP 2020 to meet a temporary demand surge. While digital versions are free, the council is working to bridge the supply gap through multiple distribution channels, including online platforms and direct school supplies, to ensure timely access for students.