Swiggy has officially applied for its IPO, submitting draft papers to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on September 26. The online food delivery platform plans to issue fresh equity shares worth ₹3,750 crore, while existing shareholders will sell around 18.52 crore equity shares through the Offer for Sale (OFS). This move positions Swiggy as the second company to be listed in the food delivery sector, following Zomato. Major investors in Swiggy include Prosus, SoftBank, and Accel, with notable participants in the share sale such as Excel, Alpha Wave, Elevation Capital, Norwest, and Tencent.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has issued a notice to wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat for a whereabouts failure, requiring her to respond within 14 days. This follows her recent retirement announcement after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight before her gold medal bout. As a member of NADA's Registered Testing Pool, Vinesh is required to provide her availability for dope tests. The notice states that she was unavailable for a scheduled test on September 9 at her residence in Kharkhoda village.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on the Congress-National Conference alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that "neither they nor three generations of their family" can restore Article 370. Speaking at a public meeting in Chenani, Shah accused these parties of being responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people in the region and promoting terrorism. He emphasized the significance of the ongoing elections, highlighting that this is the first election without Article 370 or a separate flag.
As temperatures fluctuate, coughs, colds, and fevers become more common, and many rely on Paracetamol as a go-to remedy. However, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently classified Paracetamol, along with 52 other medications, as 'not of standard quality' (NSQ) following quality checks.
Dr. Minesh Mehta recommends alternatives like Ibuprofen, Meprocin, and Nimesulide. Additionally, Dr. Vibhu Kawatra suggests natural remedies, emphasizing hydration with fluids like herbal teas and clear broths, and the benefits of ginger and peppermint tea for soothing discomfort. He also highlights the use of willow bark for pain relief and turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Before making any changes to medications, consulting with a healthcare professional is essential. Stay safe and prioritize your health this season!
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut retracted her recent comments advocating for the reinstatement of the three farm laws, clarifying that her views were personal and did not reflect the party's stance. In a video statement, she expressed regret for any disappointment her remarks caused, stating, "I must remember that now I am not only an artiste but also a member of the BJP." The Himachal Pradesh BJP distanced itself from her statements, while the Congress party alleged the ruling government was attempting to revive the laws ahead of the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The BJP has since instructed Ranaut to align her statements with party policy in the future.