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Why Zomato, Swiggy Introduced Delivery Fee, Platform Fee And More
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Several users of popular food delivery apps argue that what began as a convenient and affordable service has now become an expensive indulgence.
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food.ndtv.com
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Zomato Bill From 7 Years Ago Goes Viral, Reminding Users of Times Without Delivery Fees
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Reddit post showcasing a 2019 Zomato bill with zero delivery or platform fees has gone viral, reigniting debate over rising costs in food delivery and the erosion of early affordability in the industry.
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www.ndtv.com
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Viral: Woman Shares Hack To Order Food Online Without Paying Extra Charges
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
A woman on X said she has stopped using Swiggy or Zomato and instead found a cheaper alternative by bypassing delivery apps.
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food.ndtv.com
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Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
In a now-viral video, content creator Anushka Rathod shared her frustration about unexpected costs for delivery of items like hot water and cutlery to her New York Hotel room.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Coimbatore Man Alleges Paying 81% Extra On Swiggy Than At Restaurant Nearby - See Post
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Edited by Nikita Nikhil
The customer ordered food from a nearby outlet through Swiggy and later bought the same dishes directly from the restaurant
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food.ndtv.com
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Food Delivery Apps vs Restaurant's Own Delivery: How GST 2.0 Will Affect Your Bill
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Food | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
GST 2.0: While food delivery platforms are likely to feel the pinch from the GST on delivery charges, QSR chains are expected to benefit through stronger profitability.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tariffs Aren't Keeping Walmart From Attracting Shoppers And Outpacing Target
- Thursday August 21, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
Walmart Inc. powered through an uncertain economic environment and tariff concerns to deliver solid second-quarter financial results Thursday, showing it keeps pulling in shoppers and outpacing peers like Target.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Infant Loses 5 Fingers, Chennai Hospital Ordered To Pay Compensation
- Monday July 28, 2025
- Chennai News | Press Trust of India
The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a hospital and a doctor, here, to provide compensation of Rs 23.65 lakh spent on treatment, besides Rs 10 lakh for pain and suffering caused.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Can Get 2 Mahindras': Tesla's Rs 70 Lakh Price Tag Stuns Indians
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Tesla finally made its India debut with its Model Y SUV, but the price has left many Indians shocked. While EV costs approximately $38,000 (Rs 33 lakh) in the United States, it will retail at nearly double the price in India going up to Rs 70 lakh.
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www.ndtv.com
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Amazon Takes On Zepto, Blinkit With 10-minute Delivery Service
- Friday July 11, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Amazon's launch of 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in Delhi following its debut in Bengaluru, has heated up the quick commerce space.
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www.ndtv.com
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Father's Day Cake Priced At Rs 5 Lakh Goes Viral For Its Unbelievable Cost
- Sunday June 15, 2025
- Food | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
On the onset of Father's Day on June 15, a viral screenshot from a food delivery app caught everyone's attention for the most unexpected reason.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bengaluru Man Alleges Zomato Charged "Rain Surge" Fees Even In Clear Weather, Company Responds
- Friday June 13, 2025
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"It's not even drizzling a little bit but Zomato has rain surge fees added from the last 4 hours," a user allegedly said in a post on X.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chennai Launches India's First AC Lounges For Delivery Agents
- Thursday June 12, 2025
- Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
These rest lounges feature comfortable seating for up to 25 people, clean drinking water, charging points for mobile phones, and washrooms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Part-Time Worker Reveals "Scary" Reality Behind Blinkit's 10-Minute Delivery: "Accidents Are Common"
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The worker, who balanced his job as a picker and packer with studies, shared his firsthand experience of intense pressure, frequent accidents, and unsafe working conditions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Zomato, Swiggy Introduced Delivery Fee, Platform Fee And More
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Several users of popular food delivery apps argue that what began as a convenient and affordable service has now become an expensive indulgence.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Zomato Bill From 7 Years Ago Goes Viral, Reminding Users of Times Without Delivery Fees
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Reddit post showcasing a 2019 Zomato bill with zero delivery or platform fees has gone viral, reigniting debate over rising costs in food delivery and the erosion of early affordability in the industry.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Viral: Woman Shares Hack To Order Food Online Without Paying Extra Charges
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
A woman on X said she has stopped using Swiggy or Zomato and instead found a cheaper alternative by bypassing delivery apps.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
In a now-viral video, content creator Anushka Rathod shared her frustration about unexpected costs for delivery of items like hot water and cutlery to her New York Hotel room.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Coimbatore Man Alleges Paying 81% Extra On Swiggy Than At Restaurant Nearby - See Post
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Edited by Nikita Nikhil
The customer ordered food from a nearby outlet through Swiggy and later bought the same dishes directly from the restaurant
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Food Delivery Apps vs Restaurant's Own Delivery: How GST 2.0 Will Affect Your Bill
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Food | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
GST 2.0: While food delivery platforms are likely to feel the pinch from the GST on delivery charges, QSR chains are expected to benefit through stronger profitability.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tariffs Aren't Keeping Walmart From Attracting Shoppers And Outpacing Target
- Thursday August 21, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
Walmart Inc. powered through an uncertain economic environment and tariff concerns to deliver solid second-quarter financial results Thursday, showing it keeps pulling in shoppers and outpacing peers like Target.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Infant Loses 5 Fingers, Chennai Hospital Ordered To Pay Compensation
- Monday July 28, 2025
- Chennai News | Press Trust of India
The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a hospital and a doctor, here, to provide compensation of Rs 23.65 lakh spent on treatment, besides Rs 10 lakh for pain and suffering caused.
-
www.ndtv.com
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'Can Get 2 Mahindras': Tesla's Rs 70 Lakh Price Tag Stuns Indians
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Tesla finally made its India debut with its Model Y SUV, but the price has left many Indians shocked. While EV costs approximately $38,000 (Rs 33 lakh) in the United States, it will retail at nearly double the price in India going up to Rs 70 lakh.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Amazon Takes On Zepto, Blinkit With 10-minute Delivery Service
- Friday July 11, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Amazon's launch of 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in Delhi following its debut in Bengaluru, has heated up the quick commerce space.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Father's Day Cake Priced At Rs 5 Lakh Goes Viral For Its Unbelievable Cost
- Sunday June 15, 2025
- Food | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
On the onset of Father's Day on June 15, a viral screenshot from a food delivery app caught everyone's attention for the most unexpected reason.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Bengaluru Man Alleges Zomato Charged "Rain Surge" Fees Even In Clear Weather, Company Responds
- Friday June 13, 2025
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"It's not even drizzling a little bit but Zomato has rain surge fees added from the last 4 hours," a user allegedly said in a post on X.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chennai Launches India's First AC Lounges For Delivery Agents
- Thursday June 12, 2025
- Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
These rest lounges feature comfortable seating for up to 25 people, clean drinking water, charging points for mobile phones, and washrooms.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Part-Time Worker Reveals "Scary" Reality Behind Blinkit's 10-Minute Delivery: "Accidents Are Common"
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The worker, who balanced his job as a picker and packer with studies, shared his firsthand experience of intense pressure, frequent accidents, and unsafe working conditions.
-
www.ndtv.com