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Unlike conventional app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission model under which drivers retain earnings from fares while also sharing in the platform's profits
Speaking to the media, Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, said whoever is found responsible for Ketan's death should receive the strictest punishment, even if it is her daughter
Meeting Agrawal's family in Pune, the Chief Minister assured them of the harshest punishment for the guilty, approved their demand for a fast-track court and directed that senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam be appointed as the special public prosecutor
Alstom's joint venture with Indian Railways has secured a Rs 1,070 crore (107 million euro) contract to maintain 250 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives at the Nagpur depot for five years, supporting reliable operations and India's freight modernisation programme
The step would ensure that patients receive medicines with adequate usable shelf life and improve utilisation of pharmaceutical inventories across the supply chain
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed the FIR in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case a sham, claiming only junior employees were targeted while senior figures were being protected
The rebound follows the launch of a new safe shipping corridor along the Omani coast by Oman and the IMO, with signs of navigation patterns gradually returning to normal
In the list of 15 deceased persons as provided by the city police, 13 persons have been identified; the bodies of two other males have been declared as unknown
A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 50,000 reward was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, while his accomplice managed to flee
The project involves the construction of a 1.4-km elevated metro corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 310.35 crore. The extension will be implemented by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Muharram greetings, saying the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain continues to inspire people to uphold truth, justice, and courage
At a White House dinner honouring American farmers, Trump said the administration was preparing to expand agricultural exports to Iran and asked Congress to approve fresh financial assistance for producers affected by previous regulations
Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left more than 200 people dead and many injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas
India's intervention came during a Security Council debate focused on strengthening global efforts to protect education in areas affected by armed conflict
The Centre is closely monitoring trends in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and has initiated discussions with airlines to assess whether the current easing in fuel costs is likely to continue over the long term
The figures were released ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, with senior state officials highlighting the results of anti-narcotics operations carried out across Gujarat during the period
The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting
Kejriwal questioned the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the alleged theft of donations at the temple, calling it an eyewash as no FIR has been registered in the matter so far
The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and agreed to work towards a lasting solution to inter-state water disputes
The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting
The death toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata has risen to 11, while rescue teams continue searching the debris with the help of Army equipment
The 76-year-old on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment
One strike hit a locomotive in the northeast Sumy region, and in Zaporizhzhia region in the south; a second strike in Zaporizhzhia killed one of the drivers who was in the rear cab
Adding a tiny amount of this to local clay and sand makes the mixture incredibly smooth for 3D printing, and the final structure remarkably strong
Peacocks came out to roam on Pedder Road, and an Instagram post said that its because nature knows your tax bracket. What the duck!
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected complex macromolecular carbon in sedimentary rocks within Mars' Jezero Crater. Scientists say the discovery, along with hundreds of organic detections in mudstones, could provide new clues about the possibility of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet
The family of Ketan Agrawal, allegedly murdered in a conspiracy involving his fiance and her alleged lover, has demanded a fast-track trial and strict action against all accused
As part of the exercise, Dr Sharma registered himself on the HMIS platform as a patient, citing symptoms of fever and throat irritation for the two days
According to an official communication issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting will be held at 3 pm at Vidhan Bhavan. The agenda includes a detailed discussion on the Pavana Direct Water Conveyance Project, a long-debated proposal aimed at addressing Pimpri-Chinchwad's growing water needs
The Maharashtra government has ordered an AG-supervised investigation into stamp duty adjudication cases handled between 2021 and 2026. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the probe could uncover irregularities worth Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore
During the operation, 13 cases were registered against illegal liquor trade, and contraband worth Rs 5,00,700 was seized. As part of the combing operation, 139 history-sheeters and known criminals were checked
The flash flood struck the area on Wednesday following continuous heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and damage
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said police would take strict action against anyone issuing threats after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused MP Sanjay Dina Patil of threatening protesters following his defection
Delhi HC allowed minor rape survivor to medically terminate her 28-week pregnancy, observing that constitutional courts can permit abortion beyond the 24-week limit prescribed under MTP Act in exceptional cases involving rape and severe mental trauma
Venezuela's strongest earthquake since 1900 sent rescuers and locals clambering in the dark over flattened apartments, hunting for survivors and extracting people from under the ruins
Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said the audit would examine whether power plants are following environmental norms related to fly ash storage, transport and utilisation
Pawar's remarks come amid political churn in Maharashtra following the recent defection of six of the nine Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde faction
Sanjay Singh told ANI, I have a lot of evidence related to the land scam, and I will present all those documents before the SIT. Why has no action been taken till now? Action should have been taken by now.
Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 25 this year, draws lakhs of Warkaris to Pandharpur every year. To manage the surge in passenger traffic and ensure convenient travel for pilgrims, Central Railway will operate a mix of reserved and unreserved special trains through the Solapur Division
PM Modi welcomed Amazons record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young people. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reaffirmed the companys long-term commitment, with major investments planned in AI, cloud infrastructure and e-commerce
At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. The government declared a nationwide State of Emergency as rescue teams were deployed, buildings collapsed, and tremors were felt across neighbouring Colombia
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor. Both struck near the coastal town of Moron, about 160 km west of Caracas
PM Modi recalled the suspension of civil liberties and arrests of political leaders under the stringent Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA)
According to officials, the racket was exposed during the investigation of multiple NCRP cyber fraud complaints received from different parts of the country
The inaugural service, Flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 9:23 am, carrying passengers who will connect through Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured person in the Tartala warehouse roof collapse case
A special court in Pune has convicted 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble in the Nasrapur minor rape and murder case. The court will decide the quantum of punishment on June 29, with prosecutors expected to seek the maximum penalty under the POCSO Act and BNS
The government said the distinction is rooted in the Passports Act, 1967, and has also been upheld by judicial pronouncements, including a Bombay High Court ruling in 2013
During the operation, the joint team intercepted two individuals whose movements were found to be suspicious
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that the risk of infection for people living in Europe is very low

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