For customers, this may mean slightly longer delivery times. Impulsive buyers, especially young consumers who are accustomed to instant gratification, may feel disappointed initially, experts say.

This news bulletin reports on a latest incident of violence in Delhi linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. According to reports, bike-borne shooters opened fire at a gym located in Paschim Vihar East, highlighting the alleged lack of fear of law and order. The speaker says that ‘after 24 hours, Lawrence Vishnoy gang challenged Delhi Police and carried out this firing incident in West Bihar (referring to Paschim Vihar area).’ The incident occurred soon after Delhi Police claimed to have arrested over 250 gangsters, including high-profile personalities like Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara. The program features ground reports from Himanshu Mishra and insights from Arvind Ojha on how the gang continues to operate and challenge law enforcement officials in the national capital despite the recent large-scale arrests and police crackdown.

On this special report, Sakshi Batra anchors the Business Today Market Closing Show, highlighting important changes in India’s accelerating commerce and export sectors. The event follows with the news that Blinkit has removed its ’10 minute delivery’ promise following the intervention of the Labor Ministry regarding the safety of gig workers. Sakshi Batra says, ‘Blinkit has now removed the 10-minute delivery claim from all its branded platforms as a big relief for gig workers.’ The report also covers the fall in the Indian stock market after the Commerce Ministry denied reports of urgent trade talks with the US. Additionally, the show explores the impact of geopolitical unrest in Iran on Basmati rice prices, which have declined by Rs 5-7 per kg. Industry experts, including Avinash Gorakshkar and Dev Garg, provide analysis on the gig economy, export-oriented sectors and the possible induction of Neville Tata into the Sir Ratan Tata Trust board. The section concludes with a review of the third quarter earnings of IT giants HCL Tech and TCS.

In this special report, India Today’s Moshami Singh provides insight into the high-profile meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Mysuru. The meeting comes as Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to Tamil Nadu, serving as a crucial optical moment following reports of a power struggle within the Karnataka Congress leadership. Moshmi Singh says that ‘the body language and cordiality they shared will be interpreted in detail by political analysts.’ The discussion highlighted the recent milestones of Siddaramaiah, Karnataka’s longest serving Chief Minister, and the presentation of the state budget. Amid speculation of a possible regime change, the report examines how the ‘Karnataka Model’ is being projected by the party as an alternative to ‘double engine government’. The program explores the political dynamics and importance of these top leaders in the southern political landscape.