Maharashtra plans Devabhau, Chhava taxis to take on Uber/Ola, activists cry foul

Maharashtra plans Devabhau, Chhava taxis to take on Uber/Ola, activists cry foul

Maharashtra’s proposed ‘Devabhau’ and ‘Chhava’ cooperative taxi services, championed by BJP MLC Pravin Darekar to challenge private aggregators, are facing intense scrutiny from activists and the Opposition over the controversial use of Mumbai Bank funds and allegations of political branding. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: Unsplash…

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Gurugram Metro Project Gets a Boost with Revised Funding Plans

Gurugram Metro Project Gets a Boost with Revised Funding Plans

The Haryana Cabinet recently endorsed a revised financial plan for the Gurugram Metro project, signaling an important advancement in the city’s urban mobility efforts. Key elements include cost escalations and integration adjustments with Rapid Metro and the railway station spur, now totalizing Rs 10,266.54 crore, up from Rs 5,452.72 crore. This financial augmentation results from…

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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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After Bharat Taxi, Cooperation Ministry plans insurance sector entry via IFFCO-Tokio

After Bharat Taxi, Cooperation Ministry plans insurance sector entry via IFFCO-Tokio

New Delhi: After launching Bharat Taxi as a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, the Ministry of Cooperation is now preparing to expand the cooperative footprint in the insurance sector, ThePrint has learnt. However, instead of floating a new cooperative entity, the ministry plans to leverage the existing structure of IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance — a joint venture between…

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Delhi's Women Only Rides: Govt Plans To Launch 'e-Bike Didi' Scheme - What Women Commuters Should Know Delhi news | Delhi News

Delhi’s Women Only Rides: Govt Plans To Launch ‘e-Bike Didi’ Scheme – What Women Commuters Should Know Delhi news | Delhi News

The Delhi government is likely to launch the e-Bike “Didi scheme” in the coming months, in a move to promote women’s empowerment, ensure women’s safety and reduce air pollution in the national capital. However, according to officials, the proposal is currently under consideration, as reported by the PTI news agency. Younger women bikers who are…

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Women riders for women tourists: Delhi plans ‘eBike Didi’ scheme to tackle safety, pollution

Women riders for women tourists: Delhi plans ‘eBike Didi’ scheme to tackle safety, pollution

The Delhi government is planning a ‘eBike Didi Yojana’, a mobility initiative under which women drivers will ferry women tourists on electric two-wheelers, officials aware of the proposal said. Under the proposed model, trained women riders will operate electric scooters or bikes to ferry women passengers to tourist destinations and to the nearest metro stations…..

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“It was challenging”: Kayla Nicole opens up about the emotional toll of dating Travis Kelce as he plans a future with Taylor Swift | NFL News

“It was challenging”: Kayla Nicole opens up about the emotional toll of dating Travis Kelce as he plans a future with Taylor Swift | NFL News

Kayla Nicole opens up about the emotional toll of dating Travis Kelce as he plans a future with Taylor Swift.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have now been together for more than two years and are planning to tie the knot soon.But even now, Travis Kelce’s ex girlfriend, popular social media influencer…

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'Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar': TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR | India News

‘Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar’: TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR | India News

CEC Gyanesh Kumar and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday said the party is considering bringing a motion to impeach Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the manner in which the poll body is conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal…

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