Blinkit has moved away from ultra-fast delivery messaging as scrutiny and concerns grow over gig worker safety and work pressure.Iran says about 2,000 people have died in weeks of protests, blaming armed groups as authorities intensify security measures.J&K administration has dismissed five employees over alleged terror links.Bangladesh has stood by its refusal to tour India for the 2026 T20 World Cup over security concerns, despite ICC pushback.The Supreme Court has warned states of hefty compensation over stray dog bite cases, citing poor enforcement of animal control rules.Here are your top five stories of the eveningRelief for gig workers: Blinkit drops ‘10-min’ delivery claim; Zepto, Swiggy may followQuick commerce platform Blinkit has dropped its “10-minute delivery” promise, replacing it with the message “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep,” amid government deliberations on strengthening gig worker safety and welfare. The shift follows protests by delivery workers over the intense pressure created by ultra-fast delivery expectations, and similar changes are likely from other platforms.Read full story Iran Street Fire: 500+ Killed, Say Activists As Tehran Blames Israel & U.S. For Unrest | WATCH Iran unrest: About 2,000, including security personnel, killed; Tehran blames ‘terrorists’An Iranian official has said that around 2,000 people, including civilians and security personnel, have been killed during ongoing protests, with authorities blaming what they describe as terrorists and armed groups for the violence. The government has dismissed portrayals of the unrest as peaceful, as demonstrations entering their third week have triggered a strong security crackdown and tighter controls on information.Read full storyFive J&K govt employees sacked over ‘terror links’; one was in ‘regular contact’ with top LeT commanderJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday ordered the termination of five additional government employees over alleged links to terrorist organisations. With these dismissals, the number of government staff removed since 2020 has risen to 85, as the Union territory administration has intensified efforts to eliminate what officials describe as the penetration of the terror ecosystem within government institutions. Read full storyMustafizur Rahman row: ‘Position remains unchanged’ on India travel for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICCThe Bangladesh Cricket Board has reiterated that it is unwilling to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns and asking for its matches to be held at alternative venues. While the International Cricket Council has rejected these concerns and urged Bangladesh to review its position, the BCB has so far maintained its stance, with talks continuing to resolve the issue.Read full story’Take them to your house’: SC questions those feeding stray dogs; issues warning for statesThe Supreme Court has cautioned states that failure to act on stray dog attacks could result in substantial compensation, noting that children and senior citizens are among the most affected. The bench also called for accountability from individuals feeding stray dogs, suggesting they take responsibility by housing the animals, and highlighted that poor implementation of Animal Birth Control rules by civic bodies has led to fatalities from dog bites and related accidents. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Blinkit has moved away from ultra-fastdelivery messaging as scrutiny and concerns grow overgig worker safety and work pressure.- Iran says about 2,000 people have died in weeks of protests, blaming armed groups as authorities intensify security measures.
- J&K administration has dismissed five employees over alleged terror links.
- Bangladesh has stood by its refusal to tour India for the 2026 T20 World Cup over security concerns, despite ICC pushback.
- The Supreme Court has warned states of hefty compensation over stray dog bite cases, citing poor enforcement of animal control rules.
Here are your top five stories of the evening
Relief for gig workers: Blinkit drops ‘10-min’ delivery claim; Zepto, Swiggy may follow
Quick commerce platform Blinkit has dropped its “10-minute delivery” promise, replacing it with the message “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep,” amid government deliberations on strengthening gig worker safety and welfare. The shift follows protests by delivery workers over the intense pressure created by ultra-fast delivery expectations, and similar changes are likely from other platforms.Read full story
Iran unrest: About 2,000, including security personnel, killed; Tehran blames ‘terrorists’
An Iranian official has said that around 2,000 people, including civilians and security personnel, have been killed during ongoing protests, with authorities blaming what they describe as terrorists and armed groups for the violence. The government has dismissed portrayals of the unrest as peaceful, as demonstrations entering their third week have triggered a strong security crackdown and tighter controls on information.Read full story
Five J&K govt employees sacked over ‘terror links’; one was in ‘regular contact’ with top LeT commander
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday ordered the termination of five additional government employees over alleged links to terrorist organisations. With these dismissals, the number of government staff removed since 2020 has risen to 85, as the Union territory administration has intensified efforts to eliminate what officials describe as the penetration of the terror ecosystem within government institutions. Read full story
Mustafizur Rahman row: ‘Position remains unchanged’ on India travel for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICC
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has reiterated that it is unwilling to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns and asking for its matches to be held at alternative venues. While the International Cricket Council has rejected these concerns and urged Bangladesh to review its position, the BCB has so far maintained its stance, with talks continuing to resolve the issue.Read full story
‘Take them to your house’: SC questions those feeding stray dogs; issues warning for states
The Supreme Court has cautioned states that failure to act on stray dog attacks could result in substantial compensation, noting that children and senior citizens are among the most affected. The bench also called for accountability from individuals feeding stray dogs, suggesting they take responsibility by housing the animals, and highlighted that poor implementation of Animal Birth Control rules by civic bodies has led to fatalities from dog bites and related accidents. Read full story
