Is there a curfew in Pune today? Here's what police said amid social media claimsPune Police have clarified that no city-wide curfew is in effect, debunking social media rumors of a 14-day lockdown. Officials stated that...
26 May, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Assam austerity drive: Inter-district movement of CAPF/Assam Police to be restrictedAssam government is implementing austerity measures to combat the global energy crisis. New vehicle purchases have been banned for six mont...
19 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Karnataka government to issue edict on carpooling apps in 10 daysKarnataka government will make a decision on the legality of carpooling apps within 10 days. A minister denied reports that carpoolers woul...
04 Oct, 2023, 10.05 AM IST
Carpooling not banned, says Karnataka Transport Minister"It is illegal to use non-commercial private vehicles with white number plates for carpooling purposes. Commercial Vehicles with yellow num...
03 Oct, 2023, 01.42 PM IST
Carpooling in Karnataka: No fines, but ride-sharing apps may need licenceBengaluru has an estimated two million people employed in the technology, startup and BPO sectors for thousands of whom carpooling is a pre...
03 Oct, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
Carpooling banned in Bengaluru, penalty up to Rs 10,000. Know moreThe transport department in Bengaluru has banned carpooling services offered through mobile apps like Quick Ride, following complaints from...
01 Oct, 2023, 10.17 AM IST
SC refuses to grant relief to Rapido against Maharashtra ban on bike aggregatorsThe Supreme Court on Tuesday declined relief to Bengaluru-based bike-taxi aggregator Rapido after the state banned the use of non-transport...
07 Feb, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: As air improves, SC leaves it to govt to relax industry, construction bansThe government's newly created committee for air quality management will decide on representations made by various aggrieved stake holders ...
11 Dec, 2021, 06.53 AM IST
While schools, colleges, coal-fired power plants stay shut, entry of vehicles banned in DelhiConstruction and demolition has been halted in the capital till Sunday. Delhi government has also decided to adopt work from home model for...
17 Nov, 2021, 03.19 PM IST
Uber is reworking its playbook for world dominationThree countries in particular now appear to make up a kind of final frontier for the company’s original business.
20 Nov, 2018, 11.24 PM IST
Cops want Ola and Uber carpool, not Transport departmentWhile private services do not involve money transactions, ridesharing services operated by aggregators -although illegal under law, had don...
01 Feb, 2017, 09.39 AM IST
Cab aggregators told to end carpooling in three daysAggregators may move state and Centre seeking changes to Motor Vehicle Act to provide for shared services.
31 Jan, 2017, 12.28 PM IST
Shared services of Ola, Uber Illegal in Karnataka: Transport CommissionerThe cab aggregators had introduced ‘Uber Pool’ and ‘Ola Share’ in the City for passengers to take the ride at a lower cost, besides promoti...
26 Jan, 2017, 02.00 PM IST
Connecting people: Firms find ways to ease commuteCompanies are taking the tech route to lessen the stress for employees.
01 Jan, 2016, 01.10 PM IST
Odd-even rule: Uber, Ola and Meru cabs take advantage of the business opportunityTaxi companies and aggregators such as Uber, Ola and Meru Cabs are working out how best to take advantage of the resulting business opportu...
11 Dec, 2015, 06.44 AM IST