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In a rare instance of direct corporate engagement, Ganesh Sonawane, founder and CEO of Frido, instantly responded to a customer's complaint about a faulty product on X (formerly Twitter), and his reaction has now gone viral.

The central government is considering implementing an annual pass system to replace the existing toll collection mechanism on national highways, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide greater convenience to road users.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is set for a major transition as Terminal 1 (T1) becomes fully operational on April 15, while Terminal 2 (T2) will shut down next month for refurbishment. The announcement was made by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the airport's operator, on Thursday.

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal will pay actor-choreographer Dhanashree Verma ₹4.75 crore in alimony as part of their divorce settlement, according to a report by Bar and Bench. The alimony amount was disclosed during a Bombay High Court hearing, where the couple sought to fast-track their divorce proceedings by waiving the mandatory six-month reconciliation period.

Ben & Jerry’s has accused its parent company, Unilever, of unlawfully removing its CEO, David Stever, in retaliation for the ice cream brand’s social and political activism. The company filed a complaint in U.S. federal court on Tuesday, claiming the decision violated the merger agreement between the two companies.

New Delhi: The Indian government is reportedly planning to privatise 11 airports by the end of the financial year 2025-26 as part of its broader asset monetisation strategy. This marks the third round of airport privatisation, with the government bundling loss-making airports with profitable ones to attract investors, Bloomberg reported.

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a two-day nationwide strike on March 24 and 25 after discussions with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) failed to yield any positive outcome. The strike is being called over several key demands, including adequate recruitment across all cadres, regularisation of temporary employees, and implementing a five-day workweek in the banking industry.

British airline Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with U.S.-based commuter aviation startup Joby Aviation to introduce air taxis for faster airport transfers in the UK. The service aims to connect London Heathrow Airport with Canary Wharf in just 11 minutes, significantly reducing travel time compared to traditional road transport. However, the UK government has yet to approve air taxis for commercial use.

Egg prices have skyrocketed across the United States, leading to a surprising rise in smuggling cases as Americans attempt to bring cheaper eggs from Mexico and Canada. According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data reveals a 36% increase in "egg interceptions" this year compared to last year.

A Blinkit user has raised concerns over discrepancies in the weight of products delivered by the quick commerce platform. The user, who shared their experience on Reddit, posted pictures as proof and claimed they received significantly less than the mentioned weight in their orders.