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Flipkart plans to shift domicile from Singapore to India

E-commerce titan, Flipkart, is reportedly considering a shift of its domicile or holding company from Singapore to India. This move is part of the company's strategy for an upcoming initial public offering (IPO), as per a report by ET. Walmart-controlled Flipkart would be the second entity in the group to undertake such a transition, following PhonePe's separation and relocation in December 2022.

Sports

Virat Kohli becomes fourth player with 250 IPL appearances

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli is set to feature in his 250th Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. The 62nd match of IPL 2024 between RCB and Delhi Capitals marks Kohli's milestone match. Kohli, IPL's leading run-scorer, has become only the fourth player with 250 appearances in the cash-rich league. He is currently the highest run-scorer in the ongoing IPL season.

Politics

Kejriwal announces '10 guarantees' for Lok Sabha Elections

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced 10 "Kejriwal ki Guarantee" for the Lok Sabha elections. He explained that the announcement was delayed due to his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Now that he's out on bail, he said he plans to discuss these guarantees with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). "I take this guarantee that after the INDIA alliance comes to power, I will make sure that these guarantees are implemented," he said.

Technology

Centre warns of high-risk vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Apple iTunes

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning about potential vulnerabilities, in Google Chrome and Apple iTunes desktop applications. These weaknesses could potentially permit hackers to remotely access a user's device and execute arbitrary code. CERT-In, which operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has urged users to apply proper security updates rolled out by the companies.

Entertainment

Kannada TV actor Pavithra Jayaram (35) dies in road accident

In a shocking incident, acclaimed Kannada actor Pavithra Jayaram has tragically lost her life in a road accident. The fatal collision occurred near Kurnool while she was en route to Hyderabad. Known for her roles in popular daily soaps like Robot Family, Jokali, Neeli, and Radha Ramana, the 35-year-old actor succumbed to her injuries at the accident scene, reportedly.

Business

Flipkart plans to shift domicile from Singapore to India

E-commerce titan, Flipkart, is reportedly considering a shift of its domicile or holding company from Singapore to India. This move is part of the company's strategy for an upcoming initial public offering (IPO), as per a report by ET. Walmart-controlled Flipkart would be the second entity in the group to undertake such a transition, following PhonePe's separation and relocation in December 2022.

Miscellaneous

Chinese journalist imprisoned for Covid reporting to be released

Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer and independent journalist from China, is expected to be released on Monday after serving a four-year prison sentence. Zhang was one of the few journalists reporting independently from Wuhan during the city's total lockdown amid the initial COVID-19 outbreak. She was detained in May 2020 and later sentenced for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble," a charge frequently used against dissidents and human rights activists by the Chinese government.