Drivers of app-based cab and transport services, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, are observing a nationwide strike on February 7 under the banner of an “All India Breakdown”, protesting what they describe as “endless exploitation”. Drivers associated with Porter and other app-based transport platforms have also joined the strike. The protest stems from concerns raised … Read more
Putting an end to days of speculation over the Mumbai mayoral race, the Mahayuti alliance has announced its candidates for the top civic posts. BJP leader Ritu Tawde has been nominated as the alliance’s candidate for mayor of Mumbai, while Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Shankar Ghadi has been named as the nominee for deputy mayor. The … Read more
India and the United States have finalised an interim trade deal that will reduce tariffs on Indian exports to a final rate of 18 per cent. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, sharing details of the agreement, described the framework as a “historic milestone” in strengthening the partnership between the two countries. A major highlight of … Read more