Intel has said that it is shelving plans to spin off or sell a stake in its Networking and Edge Group (NEX) division. The chipmaker said that it is now best positioned to succeed as an internal unit. The decision marks a reversal of a strategy announced earlier this year. The company said it would…
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The government has updated Parliament on the rapid expansion of the PM-WANI network, with over 3.9 lakh Wi-Fi hotspots deployed across India as of November 2025. About PM-WANI Scheme: What it is? PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) is a national public Wi-Fi framework enabling affordable, widespread broadband…
National News Lok Sabha Passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, replacing the GST compensation cess on tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala. The new regime maintains high excise duties (₹5,000–₹11,000 per 1,000 cigarettes, 60–70% on unmanufactured tobacco, 100%…
State-Backed Bharat Taxi To Be Launched Next Month Inc42 Source link
NEW DELHI: The Civil Aviation Ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have launched an intensive review and monitoring exercise after IndiGo reported widespread operational disruptions and an unusually high number of flight cancellations across its network since late November 2025.Civil Aviation Minister reviewed the situation with senior MoCA officials and IndiGo’s top…
Bharat Taxi, India’s ambitious cooperative ride-hailing platform, has begun pilot operations in Delhi and Gujarat, marking a disruptive shift in how cab services are structured in the country. Operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, the platform is being pitched as an Uber and Ola alternative — but with a people-first approach rooted in driver ownership,…
The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, along with the Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a revised tax structure on so-called ‘sin goods’ such as tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala. These bills are a crucial step toward replacing the GST compensation cess, which is scheduled to be phased…
Bharat Taxi official launch planned in Jan 2026 : Shah Indian Cooperative Source link
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has written to employees acknowledging the severe disruptions that have hit the airline in recent days, conceding that IndiGo “could not live up to the promise” of providing a good travel experience to passengers. The carrier has seen more than 300 flight cancellations on Thursday alone, with scores of services delayed…
Woman Riding Bike Taxi Dies In Accident, Case Filed Against Uber Directors NDTV Source link