‘Bharat Taxi’ set to take on Ola, Uber, Rapido; Check out the key features of the ride-hailing app

‘Bharat Taxi’ set to take on Ola, Uber, Rapido; Check out the key features of the ride-hailing app

The government is set to launch a ride-hailing mobility app, Bharat Taxi, aimed at providing commercial vehicle drivers with an alternative to private platforms such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido. Cooperation Minister Amit Shah confirmed the development in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 2 December, highlighting that the app is designed…

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'Chor ki daadhi mein tinka': BJP defends Sanchar Saathi app; attacks Congress over privacy row | India News

‘Chor ki daadhi mein tinka’: BJP defends Sanchar Saathi app; attacks Congress over privacy row | India News

BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra (PTI) NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday hit back at the Congress after the opposition accused the government of infringing on citizens’ privacy by directing smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices.Taking a jibe at the Congress, BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra said,…

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Privacy alarm rings as govt directs smartphone makers to pre-load Sanchar Saathi app | India News

Privacy alarm rings as govt directs smartphone makers to pre-load Sanchar Saathi app | India News

Sanchar Saathi mobile app In what raises privacy concerns and fears around state surveillance, govt has asked smartphone makers to mandatorily pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on their devices, ostensibly to strengthen cyber security on the devices and prevent tampering and spoofing of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.The order, originally issued on November 21,…

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