India’s quick commerce sector is rapidly expanding in metros, but faces hurdles in non-metro cities due to weak demand, low digital adoption, and strong local shopping habits. While the sector has grown significantly, non-metros contribute a small portion of GMV, highlighting the challenges of building profitable businesses in these areas.
A flour mill in Faridabad was converted into a chemical workshop by a terror suspect. This suspect, Muzammil, was involved in the Delhi car blast. Investigators found evidence of meticulous planning for over two years. Nearly 3,000kg of explosives and arms were discovered. The network is being dismantled to prevent further attacks.
These sites range from the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains, with rocks dating back 3.6 billion years, to the Burgess Shale, revealing Cambrian-era fossils. They offer insights into early life forms, meteorite impacts, continental drift, and human evolution.
Hawks and falcons, distinct raptors, are often confused but differ significantly in eight key ways. These include variations in size, wing shape, head morphology, plumage, hunting methods, nesting habits, and flying styles. Falcons are generally smaller and faster, while hawks are larger with broader wings.
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh IT ministers are locked in a verbal spat over Google’s proposed $15 billion AI data center. Karnataka’s minister criticized Andhra Pradesh’s substantial subsidies, deeming it an “economic disaster.” Andhra’s minister playfully retorted, suggesting Karnataka was feeling the “burn” of their successful investment attraction.
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet dismisses concerns over the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it’s a “non-issue” for the company due to its minimal reliance on such visas. Sweet views policy changes as revenue opportunities, leveraging Accenture’s consulting expertise to help clients navigate new regulations. This stance reflects Accenture’s unique, globally distributed business model.
Competition Commission of India has approved Apollo Hospitals’ restructuring plan. The plan involves Apollo Healthco, Keimed, and Apollo Healthtech. It includes demerger and merger of entities. Apollo Healthtech shares will be listed on stock exchanges. CCI also cleared IRB InvIT Fund’s acquisition of tollway companies. Rieter’s acquisition of Oerlikon Textile also got approval.
A training aircraft belonging to Redbird Flight Training Centre crash-landed near Baramati airport in Pune district on Saturday morning. The incident occurred during landing when the pilot detected a damaged tire and attempted an emergency landing. Fortunately, the pilot is safe, and no injuries were reported, although the aircraft veered off the taxiway after the…
The Supreme Court declined to extend the September 1 deadline for Bihar’s draft voter list claims, as the Election Commission assured submissions are accepted until the nomination deadline. The court expressed concern over the low number of objections from political parties despite directives. It directed legal services to aid citizens with enrollment, noting individual electors…
Akshay Kumar was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai on Friday, and it wasn’t his superstar aura alone that caught attention. The actor, who is known for his effortless swag, stepped out in a rather unconventional outfit – a pair of loose Homme Plissé Issey Miyake palazzo pants worth Rs 82,756, teamed with a…
