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The overwhelming response to a Blinkit job posting in Bengaluru, attracting over 13,000 applications within 24 hours, has ignited discussions on social media about the current job market landscape. The sheer volume of applications, primarily from entry-level professionals, has raised questions about the impact of recent layoffs, economic uncertainty, and the influx of fresh graduates.

Arvind, a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, pitched his 3D interior design platform SuperBolter on Shark Tank India, seeking Rs 75 lakh for a 5% stake despite having no revenue after five years. The sharks criticized the platform's lack of traction and Arvind's unrealistic valuation, leading him to leave without securing an investment.

A Reddit post has sparked concerns about potential short deliveries by the quick commerce platform Blinkit, with users alleging discrepancies in weight and quality of their orders. Blinkit has not publicly responded to these claims, but the conversation highlights concerns about product weight and quality in online grocery deliveries.

Apple has released critical security updates for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to address a major vulnerability in WebKit that allowed attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access to users' devices. The company urges all users to update their devices immediately to protect themselves from potential attacks.

Financial planner D Muthukrishnan ignited a debate about the Centre-state financial relationship by highlighting Tamil Nadu's significant tax contributions versus the Centre's portrayal of financial assistance as unilateral generosity. His comments reflect broader calls for greater transparency and balanced fiscal federalism in India.