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UK Deports 171 Illegal Delivery Riders Including Indians in Nationwide Immigration Enforcement Operation
Dec 06, 2025 02:21 am CST
The UK government has detained 171 delivery riders, including Indian nationals, for working illegally during a seven-day nationwide crackdown called 'Operation Equalise'. This enforcement action is part of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's reforms to tackle illegal migration, with new legislation expanding work permit checks in the gig economy and imposing stricter penalties on employers, including prison terms and substantial fines.
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Zomato Introduces Consent-Based Customer Phone Number Sharing With Restaurant Partners
Nov 20, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Zomato is rolling out a new feature allowing customers to share their phone numbers with restaurant partners upon explicit consent. CEO Aditya Mangla announced that this opt-in system will enable direct marketing opportunities for restaurants while maintaining customer privacy standards. The move responds to longstanding requests from the restaurant industry, with competitors like Swiggy also exploring similar data-sharing protocols.