Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Uber and Ola for allegedly charging different fares based on mobile operating systems. This action follows a report showing fare discrepancies on Android and iPhones. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized zero tolerance for consumer exploitation and called for a probe into differential pricing practices.
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Manipur CM N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday after facing increasing calls to step down over managing the ethnic conflict since May 2023. His resignation came on the eve of the assembly's budget session and a potential no-trust motion by Congress.
Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Election Commission of India for ignoring visible instances of money distribution in Delhi while accusing them of engaging in politics for post-retirement jobs. He declared he is not afraid of being jailed and emphasized the unprecedented nature of the elections.
The government is pushing for the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, facing strong opposition from parties and Muslim organizations. Opposition parties plan to participate actively in the debate without causing disruptions, as the NDA holds a numerical advantage in both Houses.
India's U-19 women's cricket team clinched the inaugural Asia Cup title with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh. Gongadi Trisha's crucial half-century (52 runs) anchored India's 117/7, despite Farjana Easmin's four-wicket haul for Bangladesh. Aayushi Shukla's impressive 3/17, along with other bowlers' contributions, restricted Bangladesh to 76 all out. Trisha's performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
Elon Musk has offered $1 billion to Wikipedia to rename itself 'Dickipedia' for a minimum of one year. This proposal was initially made last year and still stands. Musk's offer has sparked significant attention and curiosity about why the Wikimedia Foundation requires substantial funding despite the low operational costs of running Wikipedia.
Amidst controversy over Nishikant Dubey's criticism of the Supreme Court, BJP resurfaced an old video of Indira Gandhi questioning judicial overreach. Gandhi questioned a judge's competence to assess political dynamics, advocating for the primacy of democratic institutions. Dubey's remarks, criticizing the court's actions and questioning its authority, have sparked debate and drawn criticism.
Before President Trump's tariff announcement triggered a market crash, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, JP Morgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, and Oracle's Safra Catz sold significant amounts of stock. These sales, totaling billions, occurred just before the market downturn, raising questions about potential insider knowledge. While the market plummeted, some billionaires saw it as a buying opportunity.
Elon Musk’s young son X Æ A-Xii made an adorable appearance at the White House as President Trump signed an executive order about federal workforce. The order, supported by Musk, demands federal agencies’ cooperation with the new department led by Musk, focusing on workforce reduction and efficiency.
Indore, renowned as India's cleanest city, faces a growing air pollution challenge. A 21% surge in PM10 levels since 2017-18 puts it among India's 'non-attainment' cities. Rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and heavy traffic contribute to worsening air quality, with road dust and vehicle emissions identified as primary culprits.