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User accuses Zomato of overcharging vegetarians, CEO responds
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6m ago
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A LinkedIn user, Rohit Ranjan, criticised Zomato for charging a ₹2 'veg mode enablement fee', calling being vegetarian in India a "curse". Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal quickly responded, calling the charge “absolutely stupid” and apologised. He assured the fee would be removed immediately and promised to address the issue within the team.
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Zomato addresses dietary preferences with launch of “Pure Veg Mode” and “Pure Veg Fleet”
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1y ago
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Food delivery platform Zomato has introduced a dedicated fleet to cater to pure vegetarian orders through its new "Pure Veg" Mode. The company plans to roll out this feature nationwide in the coming weeks. Zomato's CEO, Deepinder Goyal, stated that India has the highest percentage of vegetarians globally, and these customers are particular about the handling and preparation of their food. The "Pure Veg Mode" will ensure that only vegetarian restaurants are included, with a separate delivery system for these orders. Zomato also plans to introduce specialized fleets in the future to meet various customer requirements.
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Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case
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1y ago
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Google will not face a jury trial over alleged digital advertising dominance as it paid $2.3 million to cover the U.S. government's claim of monetary damages. The payment allows Google to avoid a jury trial, which would have been the first-ever in a civil antitrust case brought by the U.S. Justice Department. The lawsuit accuses Google of unlawfully monopolizing digital advertising and overcharging users. Google denies wrongdoing and claims that the damages claim by the Department of Justice has "disintegrated". The non-jury trial is scheduled for September 9th.
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Google to pay $700 million to US consumers, states in Play Store settlement
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1y ago
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Google has agreed to pay $700 million as part of an antitrust settlement with U.S. states and consumers regarding its Play app store. The settlement accuses Google of overcharging consumers and imposing unlawful restrictions on app distribution and in-app transaction fees. While Google denies any wrongdoing, it will pay $630 million to a settlement fund for consumers and $70 million to a fund for states. The settlement still requires final approval from a judge. Additionally, Google plans to expand app developers' ability to offer alternative billing options for in-app purchases.
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Blinkit CEO responds to restaurant body concerns on 10-minute food delivery
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7m ago
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Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of Bistro, a 10-minute food delivery app, assuring that Zomato, its parent firm, will not use private brands on its main app to compete with restaurant partners. This follows concerns from the National Restaurants Association of India about standalone 10-minute delivery apps. Dhindsa emphasized that Bistro is an independent venture without using Zomato's restaurant data, ensuring ethical practices and potential benefits for the food ecosystem.
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Zomato has nothing to do with video of female delivery partner in Indore: CEO Deepinder Goyal
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal disassociated the company from a viral video featuring a female model dressed as a Zomato delivery executive riding through Indore. The video was posted by a verified Twitter user, Rajiv Mehta, and received significant attention. Goyal clarified that Zomato had no involvement in the activity and doesn't endorse helmet-less biking. He also emphasized the company's commitment to employing women as delivery executives. Zomato has been striving to increase the number of female delivery executives in its fleet, according to Goyal.
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OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuit: ‘Elon wanted us to merge with Tesla or…’
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1y ago
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OpenAI has responded to the recent lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, stating that he wanted the AI startup to merge with Tesla or have full control. In the suit, Musk accused OpenAI of compromising its original mission for profit under Microsoft. OpenAI clarified that they couldn't agree to Musk's terms as it went against their mission for any individual to have absolute control. Musk allegedly suggested attaching OpenAI to Tesla as a "cash cow." Musk's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of breach of contract and demands a return to open source.
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UIDAI partners with Sarvam AI to offer voice-based Aadhaar services
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4m ago
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based Generative AI startup, to enhance Aadhaar services using voice-based technology. Starting with 10 languages, the AI system will offer real-time feedback on Aadhaar-related services, including fraud alerts and overcharging notifications. Hosted securely within UIDAI's infrastructure, the collaboration builds on UIDAI’s innovation commitment, marking a significant step towards improving user experience and ensuring data security in Aadhaar services.
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Man posts pic showing difference between Zomato bill and offline order; company responds
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1y ago
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A man posted a picture comparing Zomato bill with offline order bill from the same restaurant. The picture showed that the same food items were nearly ₹184 cheaper when ordered directly from the restaurant. Responding to the picture, Zomato wrote, "We can understand your concern and would like to get this checked. Could you please DM us your...registered contact details?"
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Why are Bengaluru auto drivers being fined? Over 1,000 penalised in a day, here’s what they did wrong
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1m ago
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Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a crackdown on autorickshaw drivers due to rising complaints of overcharging and refusal to take passengers after bike taxis were banned. Over 1,000 cases were booked, with fines totaling Rs 4.9 lakh. The operation targeted busy areas like Majestic and MG Road. Violations included not wearing uniforms and overcharging, leading to significant penalties. Calls for stricter regulations and better systems to protect commuters have emerged following the drive.
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Microsoft CEO Says AI Could Only Tighten Google's Stranglehold on Search
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1y ago
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified against Google's dominance in the search space, expressing concerns that competing with Google in the AI age would become even harder. Nadella emphasized that defaults drive user behavior, stating that users may have choice but won't switch from Google. Microsoft tried to entice Apple to switch Safari's default search engine to Bing but was unsuccessful. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Google for monopolizing digital advertising technologies and manipulating auctions. The lawsuit accuses Google of subverting competition and protecting its monopoly through exclusive deals.
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