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Blinkit delivery partner assaulted in Himachal Pradesh over delayed order

September 18, 2026 3:21 pm

An argument over the phone between a Blinkit customer and delivery partner escalated into physical altercation in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan.

‘Only Blinkit ambulances were here’: DU student after Delhi’s Satya Niketan PG collapse

September 08, 2026 11:55 am

The collapse killed seven people and left several others trapped under the rubble, prompting fresh concerns over building safety in Satya Niketan.

Bank manager slaps and kicks Blinkit delivery man for 'late order', arrested

August 16, 2026 11:15 am

The incident came to light after a video of the assault began circulating widely on social media, following which the accused bank manager was arrested

FDA suspends Blinkit Malad store’s food licence over cockroaches, hygiene lapses

Cockroaches, expired food: What FDA found at Mumbai's Blinkit outlet

August 11, 2026 1:10 pm

Inspection found cockroaches on stored fruits and vegetables, expired food stock and an “extremely unclean” facility; store barred from food business until further orders.

Quick commerce has slowly replaced errand culture, but a recent trend points to a quieter shift.

Why your dad refuses to use 10-minute delivery apps—and what we lost because of them

August 01, 2026 10:28 pm

Quick commerce made everyday life more convenient. It also erased the small, unplanned moments of connection that we're now trying to recreate, one grocery run at a time.

Blinkit delivery partner 500 tip viral video

Rs 500 tip for Rs 15 order: Blinkit rider's emotional reaction melts hearts

July 03, 2026 4:51 pm

Interestingly, the customer never appears in the video. Instead, the delivery partner records himself moments after completing the order, speaking candidly about how the generous tip left him overwhelmed.

Verma also stated that, based on self-audit reports, the e-commerce platforms should give self-declarations with the assertion that their platform is not indulging in any dark patterns.

Indians lose up to Rs 28,000 crore per year to dark patterns; Nykaa, BigBasket among worst offenders

June 11, 2026 7:51 am

Most Indians can spot a dark pattern when they see one. Yet, 85% still fall for them, resulting in online marketplaces extracting up to Rs 28,000 crore a year, a new study finds.

Blinkit delivery worker cricket bat viral video

Blinkit man’s emotional moment with cricket bat leaves internet teary-eyed: ‘Unspoken sacrifices men make’

May 20, 2026 7:07 pm

As a Blinkit delivery worker turns to leave after dropping off an order, his eyes fall on a cricket bat lying nearby. Almost instinctively, he picks it up and starts shadow-practising a few shots in the hallway.