For over a decade, India’s ride-hailing story has followed a familiar arc with deep discounts, rapid expansion, growing dependence and rising discontent. Drivers have protested shrinking earnings, users have complained about surge pricing and cancellations, and platforms have quietly recalibrated their models under regulatory and financial pressure. On Thursday, the government-backed Bharat Taxi officially entered…
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday met Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament and sought to put to rest speculation of a rift, affirming on a positive note that “we are on the same page” after a “warm and constructive discussion” with…
BAREILLY: A 19-year-old BCom student was set on fire just outside Hindu College here Thursday afternoon, shortly after completing an exam. Police said Aarush Singh, 21, a BA third-semester student, and Deepak Kumar, 20 who are from the same college allegedly hurled a flammable substance at Farhad Ali, causing serious burns on his thighs, reports…