Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules 2026 notified: From surge pricing to private carpooling to Rs 1 crore penalty, what changes for Ola, Uber, Rapido usersMaharashtra has notified new rules for app-based transport services, bringing aggregators under a uniform framework. These regulations mand...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyStandard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank e...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
IOC, BPCL, HPCL step up fuel quality checks amid social media concernsIndian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have intensified fuel quality inspections nationwide. These companies conducted thous...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Global Markets: Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein finally wins approval for Hong Kong IPOFast-fashion titan Shein has gained approval for its Hong Kong IPO after previous attempts were blocked. Although the company has faced str...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
E20 Petrol: Why India wants ethanol blending and what are your worries? Key questions answeredThe Ministry of Petroleum released FAQs to clarify the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. India's ethanol blending targets were met through ...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Who is IShowSpeed? FIFA launches probe after viral streamer faces racist taunts during Argentina-Cabo Verde World Cup match - Watch Viral VideoPopular streamer IShowSpeed faced racist remarks during a FIFA World Cup match. An individual allegedly shouted a racist comment while he w...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shootingBritish Columbia said Tuesday it was preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI over the company's failure to report violent ChatGPT activity by th...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Meta says aggressively working to combat child exploitation on appsMeta detailed its AI-powered efforts to fight child exploitation across its platforms. The company stated it is investing more resources to...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to strengthen fight against drug traffickingBRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking. They will enhance information ex...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Meta CSAM breach triggers calls for digital safety rules overhaulThe notice to Meta has put the spotlight on India’s intermediary liability framework, triggering the question whether it is equipped to dea...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
TCS Nashik case: Two months after arrest, accused Nida Khan gets bail from Nashik courtA Nashik court granted bail to TCS employee Nida Khan, arrested two months ago in a sexual harassment and religious conversion case. Her co...
06 Jul, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug traffickingIn a proactive move, India has suggested establishing a dedicated virtual working group within BRICS to address the increasingly sophistica...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Three arrested in Baruipur minor's rape-murder case; CM promises justiceWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vowed capital punishment for culprits in the "heinous crime" of a 12-year-old girl's alleged ra...
06 Jul, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversyInstagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing user...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse adsThe government sought a detailed explanation on the advertisements from the US-based social media firm Meta, which also owns Instagram. The...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
India issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram ads carrying child sexual abuse materialThe Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material app...
05 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialIndia's IT Ministry has summoned Meta over allegations that Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material. Officials are also concerne...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST