Skyroot Aerospace forecasts Rs 977 crore in revenues by FY27, ahead of Vikram-1 launchIndian space startup Skyroot Aerospace projects significant revenue growth, aiming for over Rs 13,000 crore by FY32, driven by launch servi...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
It's not just war that brought rupee down, it needs better supportThe West Asia conflict has accelerated INR depreciation, necessitating a rethink of India's economic fundamentals. Short-term measures incl...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 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
Dutch court rules Uber drivers can be treated as self-employedThe Amsterdam court said six drivers who had joined the rideshare company in its appeal are self-employed rather than employees, given the ...
27 Jan, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Trump administration restricting commercial driver licenses for non-US citizensThe U.S. Transportation Department on Friday issued an emergency rule restricting commercial driver’s licenses for non-citizens after a fat...
26 Sep, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
GigWA seeks compensation for gig workers on BluSmart platformIn its letter written to the electric ride-hailing company, it has sought immediate compensation equivalent to three months’ income to all ...
18 Apr, 2025, 06.52 PM IST
Uber agrees world-first union deal for UK drivers"When tech private hire companies and unions work together like this, everyone benefits -- bringing dignified, secure employment back to th...
27 May, 2021, 09.16 AM IST
Drivers on the stormWe take a closer look at UK's Supreme court ruling and its implications for Uber and its drivers in India.
20 Mar, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
Uber drivers are entitled to workers' rights, rules UK's Supreme CourtUber insisted that the drivers were self-employed since they choose their own hours and place of work, and often find passengers through ri...
19 Feb, 2021, 04.43 PM IST
UK Supreme Court to rule on worker rights case at Uber on February 19In a case led by two drivers, a London employment tribunal ruled in 2016 that they were entitled to workers' rights such as the minimum wag...
12 Feb, 2021, 07.52 PM IST
Uber loses French case, driver declared employeeUber has long argued it is merely a platform linking self-employed drivers with riders, a model which allows for avoidance of certain taxes...
05 Mar, 2020, 11.26 PM IST
Uber to pay $20 mn to settle lawsuit over driver classificationResolution of the long-standing fight over benefits and pay comes as Uber is preparing for its IPO later this year.
12 Mar, 2019, 11.20 PM IST
Uber files appeal to overturn London licence lossUber's licence officially expired on September 30 but the service can remain up and running until the legal process is exhausted
13 Oct, 2017, 08.27 PM IST
'Drive in India' can generate more jobs than 'Make in India'The relay system promises to make a once-despised occupation respectable and desirable. It can end today’s chronic shortage of drivers.
26 Feb, 2017, 10.59 AM IST
New government scheme to encourage companies to hire, keep skilled labourCurrently, the companies are given 'R1' worker status based on high school diploma or certification from a technical education institute.
10 Mar, 2015, 12.04 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls: RJD releases manifesto, tries to woo minoritiesThe RJD manifesto also talked about creating 'scheduled castes and scheduled tribes authority' in the state for their development.
06 Apr, 2014, 08.40 PM IST