New Delhi: Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-backed ride-hailing service, is gearing up for its next phase of expansion after establishing a foothold in Delhi NCR and Gujarat. The service is now set to enter Lucknow and Chandigarh by the end of April, followed by Jaipur in May 2026, marking a significant step in its plan to…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is rigorously stress-testing BSNL’s 4G-led revival further demanding detailed circle-wise data on subscribers, Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), and revenue by March 27, 2026. As part of an annual performance review of the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), DoT has sought detail regarding active subscribers (VLR) and overall subscribers…
Bengaluru: In a significant push towards sustainable waste management, a bio-methanisation plant in Koramangala is scaling up operations by utilising wet waste collected from residents to produce biogas, Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy said. The project, originally launched in 2018 with a capacity to process 8 tonnes of wet waste per day, has now been expanded…
Rapido has introduced a refreshed brand identity, replacing its earlier bike-centric logo with a wordmark design. The move reflects the platform’s expansion from bike taxis to a broader mobility offering. Founded as a bike-taxi service, Rapido now operates across more than 400 cities and offers bike taxis, auto-rickshaws and cabs. The platform has also added…
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…
Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, has officially been launched in India — two months after a successful pilot operation. Launched by home minister Amit Shah on Thursday (February 5), the service has been initially launched in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, and will be expanded across all states and Union Territories within three years.“In three years,…
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, with his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, inspects the test-firing of ballistic missiles from an undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he will unveil plans to further strengthen the country’s nuclear…
Uber is betting big on India’s growing appetite for premium mobility, announcing plans to double the fleet size of its Uber Black service in 2026 as it expands the availability of luxury rides across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The expansion marks a sharpened focus on high-end urban commuters willing to pay more for comfort, reliability…
IFFCO Managing Director Kirit Kumar J Patel met Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to discuss the cooperative’s performance, growth of nano fertilisers and global expansion. Patel announced that IFFCO’s nano fertiliser plant in Brazil will be operational by June 2026, marking a major milestone for Indian cooperatives. Kirit Kumar J Patel, Managing Director…
India on Thursday formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping for 2026, setting the stage to push inclusive development and strengthen the Global South’s role in global economic governance at a time of rising protectionism and trade disruptions triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff actions. New Delhi’s presidency begins against two key…