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Meesho said its Net Merchandise Value (NMV) through its content commerce ecosystem grew 152% YoY supported by over 160,000 active creators over the last 12 months across India.

Dark patterns continue to influence online consumer decisions, with a study finding 95% of listed firms use them. Sebi and Irdai are stepping up action to curb deceptive practices

Fox Corp will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, combining streaming, digital advertising and television assets to create a major US media platform

As apps compete for attention on India's smartphones, push notifications have become a key tool for driving engagement, sales, and retention, despite growing user fatigue

Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, has announced the launch of DreamStreet, an AI-enabled broking platform, designed especially for first-time investors.

Eternal is aiming to double its B2C net order value to $20 billion by FY28 and reach $1 billion in adjusted Ebitda by FY29, driven by growth across Blinkit, District and Zomato

Google's AI Mode in India can now help users find and book restaurant reservations, handling preferences and showing real-time availability across multiple platforms

Behind the pressure to appear perfect online lies a quiet burnout, as experts unpack how curated identities fuel anxiety, self-doubt and a growing disconnect from real life

Reports of disruptions with X began to surge at around 12.20 pm IST. By 12.43 pm, more than 34,415 users in the US had reported issues with the platform

YouTube has added background play and offline downloads to its Rs 89 Premium Lite plan in India, allowing users to listen with the screen locked and watch videos offline on most non-music content

RBI proposes allowing banks to trade forex derivatives on offshore electronic platforms under tighter safeguards, governance norms and rupee transaction restrictions

Google Meet has added automatic room check-in on Android and iOS, using proximity detection to simplify joining meetings in conference rooms via Companion mode

Today's Best of BS Opinion looks at India's evolving trade strategy, rising tensions with Bangladesh, lessons from China's manufacturing boom, food loss challenges, and the impact of digital platforms

The deal unites two of the largest US-based online learning platforms at a time when consumer course enrollment growth has cooled from pandemic highs

Network offers cm-level accuracy for autonomous vehicles and drones; plans local hardware production and rural coverage expansion

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Nishaanchi' marks its second theatrical release in India, showing how streaming platforms are now also releasing films in cinemas, not just online

The CDOE, Jamia Millia Islamia, has released the 2025-26 academic session prospectus and opened admissions for several distance and online mode programmes on the official website at jmi.ucanapply.com

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to create a dedicated online portal under the aegis of the home ministry to trace missing children and investigate such cases. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan underlined the lack of coordination among police authorities entrusted with the job of tracing missing children in states and union territories in the country. The court said the portal could have a dedicated officer from each state who could be the in charge of missing complaints besides disseminate information. The top court outlined the need for a "coordinated effort" to trace missing children and creation of a dedicated online portal to deal with the issue. The bench consequently asked additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, to seek instructions in the matter. The top court previously directed the Centre to issue reminders to several states and union territories to furnish data on missing children cases. NGO Guria Swayam S

India's online home services market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18-22 per cent to reach Rs 85-88 billion by FY30, driven by a growing urban demand for convenience, reliability and speed, a report has said. Following the widespread adoption of quick commerce, 'Instant Home Services' is emerging as the next frontier in India's digital economy, aiming to create a new habit loop for time-pressed urban consumers, says consultant firm Redseer. India's overall home services market, valued at around Rs 5,100-5,210 billion in FY25, remains dominated by the unorganised sector. "Instant Home Services acts like an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap between informal domestic help and structured service platforms. "...India's home services industry continues to be predominantly unorganised and offline. As of FY2025, online penetration stands at less than 1 per cent of net transaction value, highlighting how deeply entrenched traditional, ..

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