Bengaluru Man Expresses 'Safety Concerns' Over Driver's Identity While Booking Taxi Through Rapido

Bengaluru Man Expresses ‘Safety Concerns’ Over Driver’s Identity While Booking Taxi Through Rapido

Bengaluru Man Expresses ‘Safety Concerns’ Over Driver’s Identity While Booking Taxi Through Rapido Bengaluru Man Expresses ‘Safety Concerns’ Over Driver’s Identity While Booking Taxi Through Rapido Bengaluru, Karnataka: A man from Bengaluru alleged that he booked an auto through Rapido and the app showed the driver’s name as Lakshmikanth and the vehicle number as KA03 AL…

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India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says

India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says

India ​has issued notices to ​messaging platforms Telegram and Signal asking them to ​explain safeguards around features that allow users to post messages without revealing their phone numbers, a government source said. The notices mark a further escalation ‌of India’s ⁠policing ⁠of online platforms, from blocking an entire app, when it temporarily blocked Telegram ​last…

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Bharat Taxi & MRRKS Hold Joint Mumbai Strategy Meet To Address App-Based Driver Concerns Across Maharashtra

Bharat Taxi & MRRKS Hold Joint Mumbai Strategy Meet To Address App-Based Driver Concerns Across Maharashtra

Bharat Taxi & MRRKS Hold Joint Mumbai Strategy Meet To Address App-Based Driver Concerns Across Maharashtra | File Photo Mumbai: In a significant move aimed at strengthening coordination among transport unions, Bharat Taxi and the MRRKS App-Based Transport Unit held a joint strategy meeting in Mumbai on Sunday to discuss the growing concerns of app-based…

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Govt plans to bar cough syrups for kids under 2 amid safety concerns | Industry News

Govt plans to bar cough syrups for kids under 2 amid safety concerns | Industry News

The Centre is planning to tighten regulations on paediatric cough syrups, with the health ministry proposing to bar their prescription for children below two years and discourage their use for those under five, Mint reported Saturday. The move, part of the draft National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026 released by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission…

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Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 million downloads in weeks, faces affordability concerns in competitive ride-hailing space

Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 million downloads in weeks, faces affordability concerns in competitive ride-hailing space

India’s cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi has recorded a strong early response, crossing 2.7 million downloads shortly after its launch. However, despite this impressive start, concerns around pricing are beginning to surface, raising questions about its long-term sustainability in a highly competitive market. Strong early traction after launch Launched in February 2026 by Union Home…

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Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 Mn downloads but faces pricing concerns

Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 Mn downloads but faces pricing concerns

India’s cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi, which operates cab, auto, and bike services, is witnessing strong early adoption, with total downloads crossing 2.73 million, according to Sensor Tower data. The data shows that nearly 84.2% (2.30 million) of installs came from the Google Play Store (Android), while 15.8% (433K) downloads were from the App Store…

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Josh Allen makes a shocking $8.5 million move amid injury concerns and a new chapter with Hailee Steinfeld | NFL News

Josh Allen makes a shocking $8.5 million move amid injury concerns and a new chapter with Hailee Steinfeld | NFL News

Josh Allen’s $8.5 million move shocks fans.(Image via Dylan Buell via Getty Images) Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ star player, started the season with a lot of hopes, until it came crashing down as the Buffalo Bills lost brutally against the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.Though Josh Allen has a lot to look forward…

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‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The…

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Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim after labour ministry flags concerns; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim after labour ministry flags concerns; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

Eternal-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit has removed its long-promoted “10-minute delivery” claim from all platforms, amid growing concerns over the safety and welfare of delivery workers.According to news agency PTI, the company has revised its tagline from “10,000+ products delivered in 10 minutes” to “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep”, signalling a shift away from…

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