Consumer protection body imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on Rapido for use of dark patternsThe consumer watchdog found that Rapido used two practices classified as dark patterns - “confirm shaming” and “interface interference” - a...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Rapido faces Rs 10 lakh penalty over ‘pay more, get a ride’ prompts, dark patterns in appThe Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido Rs 10 lakh for misleading interface designs. Rapido used dark patterns like 'Confirm...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talksThe talks, the first official bilateral discussions devoted exclusively to AI between the US and China since US President Donald Trump took...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety dialogueThe United States and China are set to engage in key talks about the safety implications of artificial intelligence. The discussions will f...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraftIn an innovative effort to bolster marine life, retired fighter jets are strategically submerged off the coast of Florida, transforming int...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 72: Its profit finally came from the factory. The question is about durabilityThe largest single liability on this automobile supplier's balance sheet is not a bank loan. It is a lease, tied to an entity controlled by...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Ride-hailing aggregators told to remove tipping promptsThe road transport ministry has mandated that motor vehicle aggregators eliminate any tipping prompts that appear before or during trips. T...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
Road ministry directs motor vehicle aggregators to pull down all tip-related prompts prior to acceptance or ride completionThe Road Transport Ministry has directed ride aggregators to immediately remove all pre-ride tipping prompts from their apps, saying tips m...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi warns restaurants against service charge, says violators will face finesUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi warned restaurants against levying mandatory service charges. Establishments continuing this practice face str...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
OPEC+ adjusts August production, reaffirms stability commitment; next meet August 2Seven OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to a 188,000 barrels per day production adjustment starting August 2026...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
New $25,000 tip tax deduction explained: who qualifies and how to claim itThe new $25,000 tip tax deduction applies from 2025 through 2028. File IRS Schedule 1-A to claim it. Only voluntary tips qualify. Income li...
21 Feb, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Road Ministry mandates cab aggregators to provide option of female drivers while booking a rideCab passengers can now choose a driver of the same gender. Female passengers can specifically select a female driver. This new rule aims to...
24 Dec, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
Up to $25,000, tax-free: A little-known IRS rule is creating a rare cash opportunity for AmericansAmericans could miss up to $25,000 in tax-free tips and overtime deductions under new IRS rules. Only voluntary tips and the premium portio...
22 Dec, 2025, 11.30 PM IST
Treasury and IRS release official guidance on 'No Tax On Tips' deduction under One Big Beautiful Bill: Who qualifies in 2025 and which jobs benefit the most?The Treasury and IRS have unveiled detailed guidance on the “No Tax on Tips” provision, a key element of the 2025 tax reforms under the “On...
19 Sep, 2025, 08.27 PM IST
Namma Yatri sets sights on sustainable growth, unveils driver welfare trustThe company, which has completed over 10.38 crore rides and generated over Rs 1,700 crore in earnings for its 6.13 lakh registered drivers,...
26 Jun, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Ola, Rapido on consumer watchdog's radar for advance tipping after UberThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is expanding its investigation into advance tipping practices by ride-hailing platforms to...
22 May, 2025, 08.12 PM IST
Delhi HC rules service charges or tips on food bills voluntary, not mandatoryThe Delhi High Court ruled that service charges on food bills in hotels and restaurants must be voluntary and not mandatory, upholding the ...
28 Mar, 2025, 09.53 PM IST