The government on Sunday directed Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola to implement a mechanism allowing consumers to choose their preferred method of refund, and to provide consumers with a bill or receipt or invoice for all auto rides booked through its platform.
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Farmers squat on railway tracks, national highways in Punjab over 'tardy' paddy procurement
Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks and national highways at several places in Punjab as part of a protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha over the "tardy" procurement of paddy.
Security beefed up at residences of Maha Chief Minister, two Dy CMs
A day after NCP leader and former Minister Baba Siddique was shot dead, security was beefed up at the official residences of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar situated in the Malabar Hill area in south Mumbai.
RG Kar case: IMA announces 24-hr nationwide hunger strike on Oct 15
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide hunger strike on October 15 to support doctors in West Bengal, seeking justice for the young doctor who was raped and murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Congress intended to exploit farmers for political gain in Haryana: BJP
After Gurnam Charuni, the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) chief, expressed disappointment over Congress' loss in the Haryana Assembly polls, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said it is now clear that Congress intended to exploit farmers for their political gains.
Disowned him 11 years ago: Family of Baba Siddique murder accused
Family of one of the accused, arrested in connection with the murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has said that "we disowned him 11 years ago".
Priyanka Gandhi should lead Cong to save party: BKU chief Gurnam Charuni
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni on Sunday said the leadership of the Congress party should be handed over to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to salvage its prospects.
Baba Siddique murder: Lawrence Bishnoi's gang claims responsibility
A Facebook post, purportedly by a gang member, said that the murder was due to Siddique’s ties with Bollywood actor Salman Khan and underworld figures -- Anuj Thapan and Dawood Ibrahim.
USISPF's 'India Leadership Summit 2024' to deepen economic, tech ties
In a bid to enhance bilateral trade, supply chains, semiconductor investment, AI and next-gen technologies, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is set to host its annual 'India Leadership Summit 2024' in the national capital on Monday (October 14).
Baba Siddique murder: Amid condolences old case of ‘benami’ properties resurfaces
Self-proclaimed film critic KRK took to his X, formerly Twitter and posted, “Jaisi karni waisi bharni. Na jaane kitne logo’n ki property par zabardasti kabza kiya huwa tha. Aaj un sab mazloom logo’n ko sukoon mila hoga”.
President Murmu embarks on historic visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday departed for her official state visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, in the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the three African nations.
RG Kar case: Hunger strike by junior doctors enters day 9
The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital here entered the ninth day on Sunday.
Politicising every issue is Rahul Gandhi's job: BJP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked that NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder has exposed the collapse of law and order in Maharashtra. BJP's national spokesperson R. P. Singh said in response that politicising every issue is his job.
Salman Khan: The man behind Baba Siddique’s election win
Baba Siddique, the NCP leader and former MLA from Bandra West constituency was shot dead on Saturday evening. His murder sent shockwaves in the political circle and film industry.
Significantly enhanced multimodal connectivity: PM Modi on 3 years of GatiShakti scheme
On completion of the three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the scheme has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising India's infrastructure.
Baba Siddique murder: Shooters claim Lawrence Bishnoi gang link, say sources
The two suspects arrested in the killing of NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, sources have said.
Complete collapse of law and order in Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi on murder of Baba Siddique
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique 'exposed' the collapse of law and order in Maharashtra.
Women in Bengal bid farewell to Goddess Durga with vermillion, sweetmeat offerings
As an air of sadness prevailed with the arrival of idol immersion time at the end of Durga Puja this year, women in West Bengal on Saturday bid farewell to Goddes Durga with vermillion, betel leaf and sweetmeat offerings on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.
New Haryana govt will be sworn in on Oct 17 in PM’s presence
The new BJP government in Haryana will be sworn in soon as the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers will take oath on October 17 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Abduction of Sita led to Ramayana: Mohan Bhagwat says RG Kar rape case shameful
Addressing the Vijayadashami Utsav 2024 in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday remarked that when someone touched Draupadi’s garments, the Mahabharata was triggered, the abduction of Sita led to the Ramayana and what happened in Kolkata at the RG Kar Hospital was a shameful incident that brought disgrace to us all.
NCPCR recommends end to funding for Madrasas, calls for their closure
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recommended that all states and Union Territories discontinue funding for Madrasa Boards and eventually shut them down.
Centre releases grants worth Rs 2,255 cr for rural development in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan
In a major boost for rural development, the government on Saturday said it has released the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grants worth more than Rs 2,255 crore for the current fiscal to the rural local bodies in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Enrolment for PM Internship Scheme kicks-off on Dussehra
Enrollment for the Modi government's PM Internship Scheme began on Saturday the day of Dussehra. The scheme is aimed at benefiting around 10 million young people over the next five years.
Rajnath Singh performs 'Shastra Puja', celebrates Vijayadashami with armed forces in Gangtok
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed 'Shastra Puja' and celebrated the festival of Vijayadashami with the armed forces personnel in Gangtok, Sikkim on Saturday.
RG Kar protest: Hunger strike by junior doctors enters day 8
The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors in the wake of rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here entered the eighth day on Saturday, coinciding with the festival of Vijaya Dashami.