Amazon Strengthens Quick Commerce Push With 10-Minute Deliveries in Indian Metro Cities

Amazon Strengthens Quick Commerce Push With 10-Minute Deliveries in Indian Metro Cities Summary Amazon has expanded its ultra-fast delivery arm, Amazon Now, in India to offer 10-minute deliveries in select pockets of Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. The company has already set up more than 100 micro-fulfilment centres across these cities and plans to open hundreds […]

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AITWA Hails GST 2.0 Reforms, Expects Higher Truck Demand and Lower Logistics Costs

AITWA Hails GST 2.0 Reforms, Expects Higher Truck Demand and Lower Logistics Costs Summary The All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) welcomed the GST 2.0 rate rationalisation announced by the CBIC and Finance Ministry, highlighting cuts in GST on trucks and tyres. AITWA leaders said reduced rates will likely prompt deferred purchases — especially by […]

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India Can Become a Global Automotive Supply Chain Leader: Maruti Suzuki’s Hisashi Takeuchi

India Can Become a Global Automotive Supply Chain Leader: Maruti Suzuki’s Hisashi Takeuchi Summary Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, told the ACMA 65th Annual Session that India can become a trusted global partner in the automotive supply chain if industry players combine clear strategic intent with the country’s demand, talent […]

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US Could Owe Americans $1 Trillion in Tariffs, If SCOTUS Overturns Tariffs

US Could Owe Americans $1 Trillion in Tariffs, If SCOTUS Overturns Tariffs Summary The Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track a case challenging President Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs, which were enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Two lower courts already ruled the tariffs illegal, but they remain in place while appeals proceed. […]

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South Korea illegal gambling arrests intensify calls for change

South Korea illegal gambling arrests intensify calls for change Summary South Korean authorities arrested ten people after reportedly dismantling an illegal gambling ring run from Cambodia. Seven suspects, including a ringleader identified only as ‘A’, face charges under the National Sport Promotion Act. Authorities say the operation ran from February 2022 to July 2023, processed […]

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Thailand PM Charnvirakul reveals future of gambling legalisation

Thailand PM Charnvirakul reveals future of gambling legalisation Summary Upon taking office, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has effectively cooled prospects for Thailand’s integrated resorts (casino) bill, saying he does not believe gambling should be used to stimulate the economy. He reaffirmed his past opposition as interior minister and announced a fresh review of poker, which […]

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