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Comedian Kunal Kamra slams Zomato-owned Blinkit for exploiting gig workers: “Landlords Without Land”

Kamra directly addressed Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa, questioning the wages paid to the company’s delivery partners in 2024.

In a scathing New Year’s post, the comedian accuses quick-commerce giants of offering freedom they can’t afford while paying wages that don’t meet workers’ aspirations.

Bhuvnesh Kumar takes over as CEO of UIDAI

The seasoned IAS officer, currently Additional Secretary at MeitY, takes the helm of India’s biometric identification authority, overseeing the future of Aadhaar’s digital infrastructure.

Competition Commission of India seeks more details on Quick Commerce complaint

CCI is seeking additional evidence before investigating claims of anti-competitive practices against quick commerce companies, as traditional retailers allege unfair market practices.

TECH 2025: Trends that will shape our lives as consumers in the year ahead

Social media companies, brands, and influencers have increasingly adopted the term “creator” for the many forms of social media content producers thriving today, from bloggers, vloggers, livestreamers to Instagrammers and TikTok stars. But there is a key difference. Read on to find out. (Image: igor-omilaev via Unsplash)

2025 is the year when AI meets influence. The year everyone becomes a Creator, but few will lead. Read Shubhranshu Singh’s views on the big bets in tech and social media.

Google marks 2024 as milestone year for AI-led innovations

AI took center stage in the realms of healthcare and travel. (Representative Image: Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

August was a significant month for Google’s hardware and software.

The 2025 rollout of Digital Radio: Broadcasters send mixed signals

TV Today Network cited losses and state of radio industry in the country behind the reason of shutting down its radio business.

In 2025, the government plans to initiate digital radio broadcasting in 13 metro cities. The players, however, are worried about high-cost implications and difficult transition.

Artificial Intelligence: A new frontier for competition regulation, says CCI chief

The rise of big tech and e-commerce platforms presents unique regulatory challenges due to their scale, intricate ecosystems, and rapid pace of innovation. (Image: nahrizul-kadri via Unsplash)

CCI Chairperson warns of AI’s potential to facilitate cartels, outlines strategies for transparent and accountable regulation.

CAIT writes to Piyush Goyal seeking action against q-comm firms

CAIT urges Piyush Goyal to intervene against violations by quick commerce companies

Traders’ body CAIT’s National President, BC Bhartia, has accused quick commerce platforms of misusing funds received through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Financial transactions at Mahakumbh anticipated to be between Rs 2 lakh crore and Rs 3 lakh crore

According to staffing and recruitment services firms, the 45-day spiritual festival is projected to generate around a million gig and temporary jobs this season.

State officials view the Mahakumbh as a cornerstone of their broader strategy to establish Uttar Pradesh as India’s premier destination for religious and cultural tourism.

E-comm FMCG market to hit $100-105 bn by FY2025; digital transformation reshapes landscape

India's FMCG sector is going through a major transformation, trying to balance several competing demands, Marico's MD and CEO highlighted in a year-end note.

The e-commerce FMCG market in India is expected to reach $100-105 billion by FY2025. Success will depend on balancing traditional operations with digital capabilities, keeping products affordable and accessible, and creating personalized customer experiences, says Marico’s MD and CEO, Saugata Gupta.