Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Ola and Uber following complaints about price differences for identical rides on Android and iOS devices. Investigations found higher fares on iOS. Experts suggest these disparities might be due to how ride-hailing apps access hardware data with user consent during app installation.
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Former UK PM Rishi Sunak visited Parsee Gymkhana in Mumbai, marking the club's 140th anniversary. He played cricket with local boys and interacted with gymkhana members. Sunak, of Indian origin, noted the historical significance of the venue and the gymkhana's acquisition from the colonial government.
Star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers' matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a foot injury. This adds to the 76ers' injury woes, with the team facing challenges in scoring and rebounding as they rely on Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to step up in his absence.
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A 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman working as domestic help was found dead on Kalkere lakebed in Bengaluru, suspected to have been sexually abused and murdered. She was strangled and bludgeoned. The victim's husband reported her missing after she failed to return home. The authorities suspect illegal immigration and are investigating the case.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi initially criticized the Centre for excluding smaller parties from the all-party meeting on the Pahalgam terror attack. He highlighted that every party with parliamentary representation deserves a voice on this national issue. Subsequently, Owaisi received an invitation following his remarks and confirmed his attendance.
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