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EU opens probe into possible online food-delivery cartel
EU opens probe into possible online food-delivery cartel
by  AFP

The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday to determine whether online food-delivery companies Delivery Hero and Glovo engaged in anti-competitive practices. "Online food delivery is a fast-growing sector, where we must protect competition," said EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager.

India on $24 bn jobs drive in Modi's first post-election budget
India on $24 bn jobs drive in Modi's first post-election budget
by  AFP

India's government will spend $24 billion on employment and training, it said Tuesday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to address uneven economic growth and mollify disgruntled voters after a surprising election setback last month. Robust economic growth in India has driven a tax windfall, allowing the government to increase spending while still reducing debt.

Bosses resign at Japan supplement firm probing deaths
Bosses resign at Japan supplement firm probing deaths
by  AFP

The chairman and president of a major Japanese dietary supplement maker announced their resignation on Tuesday, as the company probes 80 deaths potentially linked to tablets meant to lower cholesterol. Last month, the company said it was probing a total of 80 deaths possibly connected to its pills, and investigating whether organs other than kidneys were harmed.

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