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India wants to give Chinese visas quickly to help its own business
India's government is working to expedite visa processing for Chinese technicians to address complaints from businesses about delays hindering the nation's manufacturing growth. Amid strained India-China relations, the government aims to cut visa processing time to 30 days from the current 4-5 months. The move is seen as crucial for India's economic goals and attracting foreign investments.
Blinkit under fire after Bengaluru resident threatens legal action over Hindi notifications; post goes viral
A recent controversy involving a Kannada-speaking man and Blinkit's customer service has sparked debate on social media over language preferences and customer satisfaction. The man criticized Blinkit for sending notifications in Hindi, calling it inappropriate for Bengaluru. Threatening police action, he posted about the issue online, leading Blinkit to switch notifications exclusively to English. While his approach divided opinions, the incident highlights challenges companies face in multilingual areas like Bengaluru, emphasizing the need for inclusive customer communication strategies.
At zero dark 100, Flipkart to fire up quick commerce in festive season
Flipkart is set to open 100 dark stores before the Big Billion Days sale, entering the quick commerce arena. Competition with Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart intensifies during the festive season. Quick commerce growth expected to drive demand with focus on fast deliveries and expanded product offerings.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Friday
Nifty closed unchanged on Thursday, but its price action formed an Inside Bar pattern, signaling potential volatility. This pattern, combined with the index finding support at the 10-day exponential moving average (EMA) after two sessions, suggests a short-term upward trend, according to technical analysts.
Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana's New York shoe store visit goes viral: Fan asks if King Khan was rude
Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan were seen in a New Balance store in New York in a viral Instagram video. They're in New York for 'King' pre-production. It is Suhana's first theatrical release after 'The Archies'. Shah Rukh's recent hits include 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan'.
ET Exclusive: Tata Group puts its Trust in top panel for quick decisions
Separately, Aparna Uppaluri has stepped down from her role as COO of Tata Trusts citing personal reasons. Uppaluri was appointed in April 2023, and was the first to hold that role in Tata Trusts. Siddharth Sharma, who was appointed CEO of Tata Trusts at the same time, remains in his position. Tata Trusts is understood to be looking for a successor to Uppaluri, executives close to the matter said.
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From 'Kakuda' to 'Showtime Season 1 Part 2': Latest OTT releases to watch this week on Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, Netflix
This week's OTT releases offer a variety of entertainment options across platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. Highlights include action-packed thrillers, mysterious dramas, rib-tickling comedies, and thought-provoking dramas. From RAW agents navigating political intrigue to domestic robots aiding in solving mysteries, each show promises unique storytelling and engaging characters, catering to diverse audience preferences.
"I am in Nadia in case you need me": Mahua Moitra dares Delhi Police after NCW initiates legal action
The National Commission for Women (NCW) initiated legal action against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for her derogatory remarks against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma. In response, Moitra challenged Delhi Police to act on the suo moto orders, stating her location in Nadia and readiness for arrest. Moitra's comments followed a video showing Sharma at the Hathras stampede site, which she criticized harshly. The NCW condemned the remarks as a severe violation of dignity and urged legal action, filing a formal complaint with Delhi Police and notifying the Lok Sabha Speaker.
NCW initiates legal action against Mahua Moitra for her remarks against Rekha Sharma
NCW takes legal action against MP Mahua Moitra for comments against chairperson Rekha Sharma. Moitra challenges Delhi Police's response. NCW urges Lok Sabha Speaker to intervene. NCW demands FIR against Moitra under Section 79 of the law.
One Piece Season 2: Check out what we know about production, cast, characters and crew
Netflix has begun production on the second season of its live-action "One Piece" series. Key characters return, new villains are introduced, and significant changes occur in the production team. The series is based on Eiichiro Oda's manga and continues its collaboration with Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios and Netflix.
Ecommerce space heats up; and other top tech, startup stories this week
Welcome to another edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. It has been a packed week for ecommerce and quick commerce news. The previous weekend began with Zepto scooping up $665 million in funding, at more than double its last valuation in 2023, which is a pivotal moment for the sector.
Stock Radar: Formation of flag pattern supports bullish outlook for Can Fin Homes; time to buy?
Can Fin Homes Ltd remained range-bound in the last year, forming a Bullish Flag after a breakout from a Cup & Handle pattern in May 2023. Short to medium-term traders can consider buying the stock for a possible target above 1,000 once it closes above Rs 905.
Delhi airport launches automatic self-drop baggage machines for quick check-in within 30 seconds. Here's how it works
Delhi Airport launches self-service bag drop, enhancing efficiency with 50 units across Terminals 1 and 3. This new system reduces check-in time to 30 seconds, available with Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo. It eliminates boarding pass or biometric checks, streamlining passenger experience.
DPIIT’s action plan for startups; Infy’s push for Hubballi campus
In its action plan for the first 100 days, the DPIIT will focus on early-stage startup funding and a lesser burden of compliance for businesses. More on this on today’s ETtech Top 5.
Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to cognitive test but confuses name of doctor who tested him
Donald Trump suggested President Joe Biden take a cognitive test but mistakenly referred to his former physician, Rep. Ronny Jackson, as "Ronny Johnson." Trump, who took the cognitive test in 2018, questioned Biden's mental acuity during a Detroit speech. Critics seized on Trump's gaffe, with Biden's campaign highlighting the error. Trump also misrepresented a video of Biden at the G7 summit, falsely claiming Biden was confused, which Biden's campaign dismissed as misleadingly edited.
Paytm Bank slows down in Fastag lane; q-comm in soup over food safety
Happy Friday! Banks are gaining ground in the toll payments space as Paytm Payments Bank’s market share continues to plummet. This and more in today’s Morning Dispatch.
Scoop: DST Global, Lightspeed, others may join Zepto’s financing round valuing it at about $3 billion
Investors are bullish about the company, lured by the growing adoption of ultra-fast delivery platforms despite the high cash burn that typically accompanies these kinds of good-for-consumer businesses.
Stock Radar: 107% rally in 1 year! This IT stock is showing signs of bottoming out post 4-month fall; time to buy?
Stocks of IT company Birlasoft hit a high of 861 in February 2024 but failed to sustain the momentum. It has recorded a 107% rise in one year till June 10, 2024.
Zomato’s Rs 300-crore Blinkit boost; Ola Electric gets IPO nod
Food delivery company Zomato will infuse Rs 300 crore into its quick commerce unit Blinkit. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Tech-based NBFCs try a balancing act after RBI action on unsecured loans
NBFCs like DMI Finance, Vivriti Capital and InCred Capital expanded unsecured retail and small business lending, leveraging strong fintech partnerships over to grow their business coming out of Covid. Some of these companies took the acquisition route to scale up this business quickly.
Food safety violations at Blinkit warehouse: Telangana authority to issue notice
Several products in the Blinkit warehouse were found to have expired and were seized, Telangana's Commissioner of Food Safety said on Thursday. The raid found that cosmetic products were stored with food items and that the licence of Congruence Trade and Services Pvt Ltd – one of the manufacturers of Whole Farm brand – was not as per the Food Safety and Standards Act.
One Piece season 3: Will it be streamed on Netflix or not? Here’s all you need to know
Speculation about Netflix renewing One Piece for a third season arose after actor Braashad hinted at it in an interview. However, Netflix confirmed these reports are inaccurate. Mayweather, who played Patty in season 1, mentioned seasons 2 and 3 might be filmed back-to-back.
Stock Radar: Adani Total Gas rallies 11% in May, breaks above Descending Triangle formation; time to buy?
The stock rose from Rs 929 on April 30, 2024, to Rs 1,039 on May 31, 2024, which translates into an upside of 11.8% in a month. The stock quickly scaled Rs 1,100 levels in Monday's intraday trade. The momentum helped the stock break out from the Descending Triangle Formation on the daily chart. The breakout was confirmed with strong volumes, which is a positive sign for the bulls.
Netflix's One Piece live action season 2: Third season is confirmed by actor
Netflix's One Piece live action is all set to have two more seasons as confirmed by actor Brashaad Mayweather.
Why India needs to quickly make the best use of its working-age population
India is experiencing a rapid decline in population growth, leading to a smaller number of children and a growing proportion of elders. This shift will impact the dependency ratio and the demographic dividend in the country.
Learning and earnings. Learn the basics on Ist June so that you are able to do better swing and positional trading on 4th June
Focusing on sentiment indicators , ET Markets is organizing a live interactive session with Rohit Srivastava, founder of Indiacharts.com and renowned for his extensive experience as Research Head and Fund Manager at Sharekhan.
Indian Navy initiates preparatory actions in wake of Cyclone 'Remal'
The Indian Navy has activated its disaster relief protocols in anticipation of Cyclone Remal, expected to hit the coast between West Bengal and Bangladesh. Two ships with relief supplies are ready for deployment, and naval aviation assets are on standby. Specialized diving teams are stationed in Kolkata and Visakhapatnam for rescue operations, along with Flood Relief Teams and medical supplies. The Navy is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide immediate assistance.
New criminal laws will tackle crime in effective manner: Former SC judge Navin Sinha
Former Supreme Court judge Navin Sinha praised newly passed criminal laws, stressing effective training for judges and police. BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya hailed Modi government's abolition of "black laws" and implementation of new ones for swift justice. National Green Tribunal judge Sudhir Agarwal endorsed the laws for expediting justice. The laws will be effective from July 1.
Stock Radar: Multibagger returns in less than 1 year! This green NBFC player is poised for continued growth
IREDA has rallied by about 190% since its November 2023 listing. After reaching 215 in February, the momentum in the stock fizzled out. It continued to drift lower and found support above 120 levels in March. The stock is trading well above most of the crucial moving averages such as 5,10,30,50 and 100-DMA on the daily charts.
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