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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath said that it should be okay for savvy traders using APIs for individual trading with some reasonable order limits. However, the APIs have to be accessed through only static IPs.

Pallab De, an X (formerly Twitter) user, vented his frustration on the platform, accusing Zomato of selling Rs 10 water bottles for Rs 100 at a concert venue, where attendees were not allowed to bring their own bottles. His post quickly gained traction, resonating with many users who were equally outraged by the price hike with one pointing out how going to events feels like being in the proverbial “Squid Games”. In his post, Pallab De shared an image of the water bottles he purchased, showing an MRP of Rs 10, which was being sold for a much higher price. He expressed his disbelief over how such practices could occur, tagging the Telangana High Court advocate and prompting a wave of responses from social media users who were quick to criticize the overpricing. The tweet has garnered about 3.7 lakh views on the micro-blogging site.

Quick commerce major Zepto’s 21-year-old co-founder Kaivalya Vohra is now India's youngest self-made entrepreneur, according to Hurun India. Vohra is closely followed by his founding partner Aadit Palicha, who is 22 years old. Zepto, established in 2021, has witnessed an astonishing 259% growth in valuation over the past year, reaching Rs 41,800 crore, Hurun said. The Mumbai-based company, co-founded by Stanford University computer science dropouts Vohra and Palicha, has quickly risen to prominence as India’s quick-commerce leader, offering 10-minute grocery deliveries in major cities across the country.

Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is the most significant innovation on the blockchain since the advent of the blockchain itself. What Bitcoin is to gold, DeFi is to banks and finance houses: a way to access finance in the open market on a peer-to-peer basis without the gatekeepers of banks. However, in order to access DeFi, one needs a Master’s in Finance and a PhD in Computing. The new crypto exchange Lunex Network changes all that. Lunex Network is a new hybrid CEX/DEX exchange, and on the face of it, it solves many trading problems. Over 50,000 liquidity pairs, AI trading bots, and non-custodial wallets are just some of the features Lunex Network offers. However, it’s in DeFi where Lunex Network shines. <div data-placement=«Mid Article Thumbnails

Nalini Unagar, a food enthusiast, recently announced her decision to end her YouTube career, leaving her followers surprised. After dedicating three years to the platform and creating over 250 videos, Nalini revealed she had invested approximately Rs 8 lakhs in building a studio kitchen, purchasing equipment, and promoting her channel. Despite her efforts, she received no significant returns, leading her to delete all her content and put her equipment up for sale. Nalini expressed frustration over her experience, stating that success on online platforms often depends on luck and unpredictable algorithms. Her disappointment stemmed from the lack of recognition for her hard work. Reflecting on the challenges of relying on online platforms as a primary income source, Nalini warned that such ventures could fail unexpectedly, no matter the effort invested.

G20’s role in fostering an equitable, sustainable, and inclusive world, remarked Ambassador Anil Sooklal, South Africa's High Commissioner to India. Sooklal was the key note speaker at an event in the Indian capital. “As we reflect on Africa’s role in global governance, we are reminded of the African philosophy of Ubuntu–a principle that celebrates our shared humanity and interconnectedness: ‘I am because we are’”, said Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International in his opening remarks at an event on the ‘The Future of G20 and Africa’ held in New Delhi early this week.

Zerodha and Upstox on Wednesday said that customers are facing difficulties in authorizing sell orders due to a temporary issue with Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL), affecting brokers across the industry. Zerodha informed its customers via X (formerly Twitter), stating, «Due to an issue at CDSL across brokers, you may face an issue with authorising the sale of your stocks. We are in touch with CDSL to have the issue resolved at the earliest. In the meantime, you can sell your holdings without the need for CDSL authorisation.»

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shares of Supreme Facility Management will debut on the NSE SME platform on Wednesday. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares were trading with a GMP of Rs 24 in the unlisted market. Considering the upper price band of Rs 76, the stock is expected to see a premium of just over 31% on listing.

Trump is set to take office in January and executives are hoping a positive rapport with his administration, such as the one Tesla boss Elon Musk has established, could mean notable benefits for their companies. Below is a list of companies that are contributing funds for Trump's inauguration for his second term in the White House.

The Federal Trade Commission says it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices

Grubhub Inc. will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission

TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis to block the federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it

European Union regulators are investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election

European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts

This stance, which was less common among GOP figures at the time, suggested a willingness to recognize LGBTQ+ rights, signaling some level of support for same-sex relationships. However, his views have shifted since then, leaving many questioning what his 2024 administration might mean for the future of marriage equality. By 2015, Trump changed his position to endorse «traditional marriage» when speaking with CNN. This statement reflected a more conservative viewpoint that aligned with the party's stance at that time. However, after being elected in 2016, he appeared to soften his position, telling 60 Minutes that he was «fine» with same-sex marriage, despite the GOP's critique of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue.

I Am Kathalan, Arjun Ashokan's Pallotty 90’s Kids, Suraj Venjaramoodu's Mura and other films. From Netflix, Prime Video, Disney plus Hotstar, ManoramaMAX, Saina Play and others.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. InCred Financial Services Ltd aims to raise ₹4,000-5,000 crore ($471-588 million) in an initial public offering late next year, less than two years after the KKR-backed fintech startup earned its unicorn stripes, two people familiar with its plans told Mint. The issue is expected to be valued at ₹15,000-22,500 crore ($1.78-2.6 billion), one of them said, adding that InCred will shortly finalise merchant bankers to manage its IPO.

Dish TV India has collaborated with UK-based C21 Media to launch a trade event, Content India, aimed at positioning India as a global content powerhouse. Scheduled for April 1-3, 2025, the three-day summit will lay the groundwork for the comprehensive Content India 2026 event. Modeled on the globally successful formats of C21 Media’s Content London and Content Americas, the event will integrate a marketplace, conferences, and networking opportunities to connect creators, producers, distributors, platforms, and channels. Dish TV India, a leading content aggregator and distributor, aims to establish Content India as a pivotal platform to showcase Indian content globally while attracting international players to explore opportunities within India.

Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the food delivery economy is very important for India as it generates large-scale employment. Addressing Zomato's 'Sustainability and Inclusivity: Role of the Platform Economy' conference, the Road Transport and Highways minister said that at present India has 77 lakh delivery workers and this number is likely to touch 2.5 crore by 2030. «Giving employment to 2.5 crore youths of this country is really a big thing for the country...The most important priority for all of us is to create jobs,» he said. The minister also appreciated online food delivery platform Zomato for providing employment to a lot of unemployed youth of the country.