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American in Delhi Posts Viral Clip Claiming Six-Minute Blinkit Delivery

Indian outlets say the video is user-generated without independent verification.

Overview

  • U.S. resident Charlie Evans filmed himself ordering in South Delhi at 5:43 p.m. and receiving his Blinkit delivery at 5:49 p.m.
  • He bought a bottle of water and a screwdriver and captioned his Instagram post, "Blinkit is god."
  • Hindustan Times, India Today, and News18 reported on the clip after it went viral, describing it as social media content.
  • Online responses praised India’s quick-commerce speed while others voiced concerns about delivery riders’ workload and safety.
  • Evans called Blinkit a one-stop app for last-minute needs and noted that finding the building often causes the only delay.