Relief at last for bike taxi riders and drivers in Karnataka. The High Court in Bengaluru delivered a pivotal judgment on Friday, overturning a ban that had sidelined services from major players including ANI Technologies (Ola), Uber, and Rapido. Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi’s bench accepted appeals against an April single-judge decision, clearing the path for operations under strict state oversight. At the heart of the dispute was whether motorcycles qualify as transport vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court affirmed they do, rejecting the state’s blanket refusal of permits. “Operators are entitled to apply…
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Tensions flared in Parliament as Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, dodged referencing the ‘Jee Ram Jee’ scheme by name, prompting a fierce rebuttal from NDA allies. BJP’s Prem Shukla labeled it a sign of Gandhi’s ‘Mughal mindset,’ drawing parallels to his historical visits and perceived cultural disconnects. In an exclusive interview, Shukla pointed out the irony: ‘He bows at Babur’s grave but objects to Lord Ram in a rural welfare plan.’ This rhetoric positions the Congress scion as out of touch with India’s civilizational ethos, a narrative the BJP has long pushed. Joining the fray, Shambhavi Choudhary…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the distribution of PM SVANidhi loans and credit cards from Kerala, cascading benefits to Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. On Friday, the municipal council hall buzzed with excitement as dozens of street vendors received their dues under this flagship urban livelihood program. Among the success stories was Divya Dwivedi, who turned a simple loan into a thriving sewing venture. ‘Municipal officials guided me through the application, and now my business is flourishing thanks to PM Modi’s vision,’ she enthused. Gagan Burman echoed similar sentiments. Introduced to the scheme by Bank of India staff, his Rs 10,000…
Delhi’s winter mornings make it hard to leave the warmth of bed, compounded by desk-bound jobs that demand minimal physical effort. This shift from active living to sedentary habits is silently fueling an epidemic of lifestyle diseases, according to Ayurvedic principles. Ayurveda views the body as a vessel for karma yoga—purposeful action. Inactivity disrupts vata, kapha, and pitta doshas, eroding the body’s natural defenses. ‘Atiyoga, hiyoga, mithyayoga’—excess, deficiency, or wrong application—breed disorders, the sages noted. Quoting Charaka: ‘Through exercise, one attains health, long life, vigor, and bliss.’ Skip it, and face the consequences: fat buildup triggers obesity and diabetes as…
In a gripping Ranji Trophy Elite Group C battle at India Raina Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Uttar Pradesh pulled off a tactical switch by bringing in spinner Shivam Sharma for the injured Prashant Veer. The all-rounder hurt his shoulder while fielding right before lunch on day one, prompting the use of the new Serious Injury Replacement policy. This regulation, rolled out ahead of the season, ensures teams aren’t handicapped by unforeseen injuries. It debuted in the Duleep Trophy with Saurabh Navale replacing Harvik Desai, and saw its first Ranji application when Bengal called up Kazi Junaid Saifi…
In a tale of resilience and reinvention, TV actress Neha Marda has traded scripted dramas for real-life business triumphs. Post-pregnancy, a nagging issue with body odor prompted her to create ‘Fitku’, a personal care line now pitching for investment on ‘Shark Tank India’. Neha’s revelation on the show was raw and relatable. ‘Motherhood brought joy, but also this stubborn body odor that eroded my confidence,’ she confessed. For someone whose livelihood depended on flawless public appearances, it was a devastating blow. Conventional remedies failed, pushing her to innovate. The pivot from problem to product was swift. Fitku’s hero item is…
Mumbai’s special court delivered a body blow to the ED by acquitting NCP veteran Chhagan Bhujbal in the high-profile Maharashtra Sadan money laundering probe. Building on prior ACB clearance, Judge Satyanarayan Nawandar deemed the ED’s case untenable absent a predicate offense. The court accepted discharge pleas, stating flatly: no base crime means no laundering case. This dismantles years of investigation into alleged kickbacks from a 2005 Delhi housing project contract. Flashback to 2005: As PWD minister, Bhujbal allegedly skipped tenders to favor Chamanlal Enterprises, funneling benefits to relatives via firms. ED alleged Rs 13.5 crore in bribes, filing PMLA charges…
In one of Pakistan’s worst fire disasters in years, the death count from the Gul Plaza inferno in Karachi has climbed to 67, while 77 individuals remain missing. The catastrophic event on January 17 continues to haunt the city, fueling outrage over building safety and rescue inefficiencies. Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh province broke his silence Friday, urging the Supreme Court and Sindh High Court to launch an immediate judicial inquiry. ‘We cannot absolve the administration of responsibility,’ he asserted during a press briefing, criticizing post-fire response measures and demanding identification and punishment of culprits. Preliminary findings point to a…
Ever wonder why illnesses keep bouncing back no matter how many antibiotics you take? Ayurveda cuts through the confusion, pinpointing three internal roots that invite disease into your life. Understanding and uprooting them promises permanent relief. First root: Prajnaparadha, the crime against wisdom. It’s deliberately ignoring your body’s signals. Forcing food down an unwilling stomach, pushing through fatigue without rest, letting anger simmer daily, or sacrificing sleep for screens—these choices erode health subtly but surely. The second culprit is Agni impairment. This inner digestive flame powers metabolism, energy, and detoxification. When blunted by poor choices, undigested food turns toxic, forming…
Paytm isn’t sweating the end of RBI’s PIDF scheme. The payments leader disclosed to exchanges that ramped-up revenues and focused merchant outreach will neutralize any revenue dip post-2025. This comes as the company continues to reap benefits from the fund, which supports payment infrastructure in remote areas. Launched to propel digital payments into Tier-3+ cities and underserved regions like the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir, PIDF reimburses costs for devices such as Soundboxes and EDC machines. Valid until December 31, 2025, it contributed Rs 128 crore to Paytm’s coffers in the first half of FY26. ‘Even if the scheme isn’t…