Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Employees of Karnataka's state-owned transport corporations began an indefinite strike on Tuesday morning, severely affecting public bus services across the state and leaving passengers in the......

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

'A bus driver should possess a comprehensive road plan: Toll plazas, major hospitals, road conditions, repairs, diversions, and dangerous areas.''Only through such preparation can we save......

No rules, no rides: HC grounds bike taxis in Karnataka

Bike taxi services operated by app-based aggregators came to a standstill in Karnataka on Monday following the high court's directive to suspend operations. IMAGE: A view of the Karnataka high......

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

A sharp drop in visibility and haze-obscured skyline marked another low for Delhi on Monday as its AQI touched 498 in the morning and settled at 427 by the evening, with air quality in the......

Apply for Maharashtra licence in 3 weeks, SC tells Uber

The Supreme Court on Mon­day directed Uber to apply for a licence within three weeks to operate in Maha­rashtra, stressing that cab aggregators cannot function without one. Illustration:......

Bumpy road ahead for Ola, Uber

The past few weeks have been rough for both Ola and Uber companies, dodging fire from almost all corners.     After the Delhi government on Saturday told the high court cab aggregators......

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

The state government says Ola was using its existing cab aggregator licence to promote bike taxi services.   The Karnataka government has banned the services of ride-hailing company Ola......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......