Centre asks Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy to stop 10-minute delivery claims: sources
New Delhi: The Centre has asked quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy to stop advertising 10-minute delivery timelines and instead prioritise the safety of delivery partners, government sources said.
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a meeting with representatives of several food delivery and quick commerce companies, including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto, to discuss concerns related to delivery timelines, NDTV reported on Tuesday.
Sources said that Blinkit has revised its tagline from “10,000 plus products delivered in 10 minutes” to “30,000 plus products delivered at your doorstep”.
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The 10-minute delivery promise has been a subject of intense public debate, with concerns raised that it could jeopardise the safety of delivery partners.
The development comes amid growing pressure from gig worker unions. On December 25, unions representing delivery workers staged protests demanding better pay, social security benefits and the removal of rigid delivery deadlines. They had warned of a nationwide strike on December 31 if their demands were not met.
Following the protest call, Swiggy and Zomato announced an increase in delivery incentives. However, the unions warned that they would launch a massive agitation if their demands were not met.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
