Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude towards Gujarat voters for the BJP's decisive win in local body polls. The BJP secured major victories including Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 60 out of 68 municipalities, and all contested taluka panchayats, reaffirming Gujarat's support for the party and its development politics.
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Walmart is facing a week-long boycott, "Walmart Blackout," organized by People’s Union USA over DEI rollbacks and tax policies. Walmart defends its community contributions and economic impact, citing significant tax payments and charitable donations. Data suggests Walmart is more resilient to boycotts compared to Target, which experienced a larger impact from similar protests.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to strategize for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and finalize seat-sharing. Yadav emphasized Bihar's economic struggles under the current government and sidestepped questions about the chief ministerial face, asserting the focus is on defeating the NDA.
Walmart is scrutinizing the appointment of Dunzo CEO Kabeer Biswas as head of Flipkart Minutes, following concerns raised by former Dunzo employees about his background. Despite significant investments, Dunzo has faced financial struggles, layoffs, and legal issues, with ex-employees filing complaints over unpaid dues and creditors taking legal action for unpaid debts.
Desert Vipers secured their second win in ILT20 Season 3, defeating Gulf Giants by six wickets. Sam Curran's unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 40 off 18 balls guided the Vipers to reach the target of 120 in 17.4 overs. Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir's bowling limited the Giants to 119/9 despite James Vince's valiant 76.
Amazon is delaying its mandatory five-day office return for some corporate employees until as late as May 2025 due to insufficient workspace in several US cities. This contradicts earlier guidance and impacts an unknown number of its 350,000 corporate staff. The delay follows employee pushback against the policy and existing challenges with the current hybrid model.
BluSmart, the all-electric cab service, has abruptly stopped operating in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. Users are facing commuting problems. Drivers are also affected by this sudden closure. The shutdown follows a Sebi ban on BluSmart's co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi and his brother Puneet Singh Jaggi. The ban is due to alleged fund misappropriation. Customers are worried about refunds.
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