Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention lawBoth companies are challenging Local Law 52 of 2026, which generally prevents large ride-sharing companies from swiftly dismissing driver...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Noida airport to rely on cabs as flights begin on June 15Noida International Airport opens on June 15. Passengers will primarily use cabs and private vehicles. App-based taxis like Uber and Ola wi...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in LondonChinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operati...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Urban Vault sub-leases 16K sq ft office space in Gurugram to electric ride-hailing firm Green SMUrban Vault has successfully subleased a generous 16,000 square feet of prime office space in Gurugram to Green SM, an innovative electric ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
China's exports jump 19.4% on-year in May, 35% to USChina's exports saw a strong jump in May, rising 19.4 percent year-on-year. Imports also climbed significantly. Technology and auto shipmen...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines causes 35 deaths, damage and a tsunamiThe quake hit about 20 km off Sarangani province early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. Tremors were fel...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Bengaluru professional says Mumbai's biggest surprise wasn't its weather or traffic, but this everyday experienceA talent acquisition manager's viral LinkedIn post highlights Mumbai's auto-rickshaw drivers' unexpected courtesy. After a driver went out ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Uber opens sign-ups for London robotaxis ahead of launch in monthsUber is launching its first robotaxi service in London. Users can now sign up for a chance to ride in these AI-driven vehicles. The service...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Uber opens sign-ups for London 'robotaxis' ahead of launch 'in months'Londoners can now sign up for a chance to experience the city's first robotaxis. Uber is partnering with British start-up Wayve to offer ri...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's Immuneel Therapeutics raises Rs 100 crore from Singularity AMC, Rainmatter, othersThe Bengaluru-based company makes CAR-T therapy, a form of cancer treatment where a patient’s own immune cells are taken out, trained in a ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
US Development FinCrop to invest $1.5 billion in Indo-Pacific energy platform, eyes South Asia buildoutThe US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $1.5 billion in a new energy platform for the Indo-Pacific. This major pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Vanguard marks Ola valuation down to $70 million, 99% lower from peakFunds managed by US investment giant Vanguard have slashed the fair value of ride-hailing platform Ola’s parent, ANI Technologies, to $70 m...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull outPresident Donald Trump may cancel concerts planned for America's 250th anniversary. Several artists have withdrawn from the event. Trump is...
30 May, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fearsThe victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizer...
26 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST