Govt-backed Bharat taxi app in trial mode; surge pricing capped at 2x

Govt-backed Bharat taxi app in trial mode; surge pricing capped at 2x

Amid growing complaints over steep surge pricing by private cab aggregators, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday informed Parliament that the government-backed ‘Bharat Taxi App’ is currently in the testing and trial stage. The mobile-based platform is being developed to promote a driver-owned taxi service operating on a cooperative model under…

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DoT drops compulsory Sanchar Saathi pre-install rule after surge in downloads

DoT drops compulsory Sanchar Saathi pre-install rule after surge in downloads

The Centre has withdrawn its order directing smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app, citing a ten-fold rise in voluntary downloads. The November 28 mandate had stirred political controversy, with opposition parties alleging potential snooping risks Published Date – 3 December 2025, 03:40 PM New Delhi: The government on Wednesday…

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Venkateswara Temple stampede: Video shows panic, crowd surge as 10 devotees killed in Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada News

Venkateswara Temple stampede: Video shows panic, crowd surge as 10 devotees killed in Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada News

A devastating stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga claimed at least ten lives and injured several others on Saturday morning VIJAYWADA: Horrifying footage has emerged from the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, showing devotees collapsing and being trampled amid a chaotic stampede on Saturday.At least ten people were killed and several…

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