From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Congress manifesto for Assam: No MLA’s close relatives to be awarded government contracts or schemesAssam: The Congress manifesto talked about transparent land records, revenue, and taxation system.Priority to local people in jobs and gove...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Gig workers’ body urges Centre to implement social security provisions under labour codeApp-based workers in India are demanding immediate social security benefits. The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers has writt...
06 Nov, 2025, 05.49 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
High-end EVs to cost more in Karnataka as govt to levy additional taxKarnataka government introduces a 10% lifetime tax on high-end electric vehicles to control the rise of luxury EVs. It is estimated that by...
09 Mar, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
UP government working on minimum wage guarantee for sanitation workers: CM Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the formation of a committee to work on a minimum wage guarantee for sanitation work...
28 Jan, 2024, 06.28 PM IST
India plans welfare measures for gig workers ahead of electionsThe plan, part of the Social Security Code enacted in 2020, could include accident, health insurance and retirement benefits, said a senior...
11 Aug, 2023, 07.59 PM IST
We always fulfil promises made to hardworking people: Rahul Gandhi after Rajasthan passes bill for gig workersRahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, has praised the Rajasthan government for passing a bill benefiting the welfare of gig workers. The bill ai...
26 Jul, 2023, 08.35 PM IST
AAP introduced 'Lalu model' in Delhi, bungled crores in name of workers' welfare: BJPAn immediate reaction was not available from the Aam Aadmi Party on the issue. Rashtriya Janta Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted ...
03 Dec, 2022, 06.47 PM IST
Kerala govt to launch desi alternative of Uber, Ola; online cab service Kerala Savari launching next monthNamed as "Kerala Savari", the online taxi hiring service is being rolled out by the state Labour Department linking the existing auto-taxi ...
28 Jul, 2022, 06.43 AM IST
HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt reply on plea for CBI probe into Rs 3,200 cr workers' fundThe court, which conducted the hearing through video conferencing, also impleaded Anti Corruption Branch of Delhi government as a party in ...
16 Jun, 2020, 04.13 PM IST
COVID-19: Uber to provide Rs 25 crore in grants to driver partners in IndiaNew Delhi, Apr 9 () Ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday said it will provide grants totalling Rs 25 crore to its driver-partners in India t...
09 Apr, 2020, 07.24 PM IST
Ola launches fund for the driver community; Bhavish Aggarwal to forgo 1-year's salaryThe proceeds of the fund will help towards the welfare and upliftment of drivers and their families who have been affected by the restricti...
28 Mar, 2020, 10.38 AM IST
Tata Motors launches initiative for driversThe auto major aims to reach out to five lakh drivers every year under the programme.
08 Apr, 2019, 07.09 PM IST
Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy puts his money on cab appKumaraswamy said he would make an initial investment of Rs 2-3 crore, which could go up to Rs 50 crore in the next two years.
21 Mar, 2017, 01.14 AM IST
Auto rickshaw aggregator Jugnoo raises $5.5 million in Series-B fundingJugnoo had raised $3mn in the first tranche of this round, adding $2.5mn in the second tranche, making it a total of $5.5 million for the S...
20 Jan, 2016, 01.19 PM IST
Union Home Secretary L C Goyal hails transport sector's contribution to Indian economyHailing transport sector's contribution in growth of Indian economy, Union Home Secretary L C Goyal stressed on need to create a mechanism ...
08 May, 2015, 09.41 PM IST