Ixigo, an Indian travel technology company, is entering a new chapter of global expansion after its board of directors approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Trenes, a leading Spanish online train booking platform. The transaction, valued at roughly Rs 125 crore, is Ixigo’s first major international acquisition and marks the company’s strategic entry…
In the fast-paced world of urban travel, commuters are constantly looking for safe, reliable, and convenient ways to move across cities. Bharat Taxi is emerging as a new player in India’s intercity and local cab services, offering passengers more than just a ride — it promises an experience. Drivers with a New Identity: Sarthi Bharat…
Air travellers in India could soon enjoy fixed-fare airport taxi services without the stress of surge pricing, thanks to a new partnership between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Bharat Taxi — a cooperative driver-owned cab platform. Why This Matters Passengers have long complained about unpredictable taxi fares at airports — especially during peak…
Indian authorities have stepped up enforcement against restaurants that automatically add service charges to customer bills without clear consent, reaffirming that such practice is illegal under consumer protection laws. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) and related legal rulings make it clear that service charges must be voluntary, and diners cannot be forced to pay…
Focus On Banking, Cyber Security, FI, Fully Insured & Pensioned Society Secretary, DFS emphasises enhancing Credit-GDP ratio, making financial institutions agile and exploring new ways of financing The event was attended by Secretary DFS, Shri M. Nagaraju, all senior officers and departmental staff, apart from the senior leadership of PSBs, PSICs and DFIs. FinTech BizNews…
Akshay Bajpayee | New Delhi13 hours ago Date: 1 January What happened: A passenger on the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express shared a video, claiming the food served was “not fit for human consumption” and could cause food poisoning. Date: 23 January What happened: On the Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express, passengers received half-cooked rice, hard…
The Henley Passport Index 2026 is topped by Singapore, whose passport grants visa-free entry to 192 countries. Japan and South Korea are tied for second. Sweden and the United Arab Emirates are tied for third, with passports granting access to 186 destinations. Add informalnewz.com as a Preferred Source Passport Ranking: The Indian passport has seen…
Hindustan Unilever has announced that Kwality Wall’s will begin trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India from February 16. In November 2024, HUL approved the demerger of its ice cream division, which houses brands such as Cornetto, Magnum and Kwality Wall’s. The demerger scheme received approval from the National Company…
Banking System Change: Now, the bank recovery system is about to undergo a major overhaul. New guidelines will be implemented from July 1, 2026, directly impacting the working practices of recovery agents. Harassment through arbitrary behavior, threats, abusive language, and repeated calls will no longer be easy. Banks will have to conduct recoveries within the…
The Delhi government has stated that a man will be considered the head of the household only if there is no adult woman in the family. The maximum income for the card has been raised to ₹1.2 lakh. Add informalnewz.com as a Preferred Source Ration Card Rules: The Delhi government has changed the rules related…