Tag: Controversy

Some Swiggy bills carry an extra charge, sparks outrage on social media

The restaurant industry typically spends anywhere between 3 percent to 6 percent of its revenue on advertising, including online platforms like Meta (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp), Google, and traditional media such as TV, print, and radio. (Image sourced from CNBC)

Swiggy issued a statement stating, “We confirm no customers have been overcharged and they have paid the correct amount. This was due to a tech bug, which we have fixed. We continue to deliver thousands of orders every minute to our customers.”

boAt withdraws sponsorship from Canadian-Punjabi singer Shubhneet Singh’s upcoming Mumbai tour

The upcoming concert of Singh is part of the Cruise Control 4.0 event, which is 'Asia's biggest cruise festival' aboard the Cordelia Cruise. Singh, who has become popular with songs like 'Elevated', 'OG', and 'Cheques', boasts over 3 million subscribers on YouTube. (Image source CNBC)

The controversy has risen from allegations of his support for Khalistani separatist elements. Even Virat Kohli, who had admired Singh on social media has unfollowed the singer on Instagram post the controversy.