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Amit Shah to launch ‘PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project’ and ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gandhinagar

Amit Shah to launch ‘PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project’ and ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gandhinagar

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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Gujarat on June 27 and 28, where he will preside over the launch of the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative in Gandhinagar before inaugurating the ‘PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project’ the following day. According to the official programme schedule, HM Shah will chair the Bharat Taxi launching programme at Mahatma Mandir on Friday. The initiative is part of the Ministry of Cooperation’s efforts to expand cooperative-based services and is designed as a driver-owned ride-hailing platform. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Non-Marathi taxi, auto drivers must get Marathi certificate by August 15 or face action

Non-Marathi taxi, auto drivers must get Marathi certificate by August 15 or face action

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Non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra will have to obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, failing which they may face legal and penal action, according to the state transport department, reported PTI. The department has made it mandatory for such drivers to complete the ‘Marathi Bhasha Samvad Pathyakram’, a four-hour Marathi communication course, between June 1 and August 15, 2026, as per the news agency. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Taxi and truck unions launch three-day protest over cess hike and fare demands

Taxi and truck unions launch three-day protest over cess hike and fare demands

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Transport and taxi unions in Delhi-NCR began a three-day strike on Thursday, May 21–23, leading to expected disruptions in daily commuting across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and nearby areas. The strike has been called against the Delhi government’s decision to increase the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles, according to agencies. AIMTC leads nationwide protest call The strike has been organised under the banner of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), the apex transport body which represents truckers, private buses, taxis and maxi cab operators. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Indian air taxi maker on expansion mode, scouts for investors to raise ₹200 crore

Indian air taxi maker on expansion mode, scouts for investors to raise ₹200 crore

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Magnumwings founder and MD Abhiram Chava with an air-taxi model at his workshop in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.. | Photo Credit: Giri K.V.S. It’s expansion time for the Guntur based Magnumwings, the next generation electric air mobility company which came up with six prototypes for humans, cargo and defence. The nine-year-old startup is now looking at raising capital to aid its expansion and mass production of aircraft. Magnumwings’ founder and Managing Director Abhiram Chava, a U.S. returned aerospace professional, feels the time is ripe enough to take the company to next level. In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu at his manufacturing facility in Guntur, close to Visakhapatnam-Chennai highway, Mr. Abhiram said: “We are currently operating in three separate facilities but now planning to shift to a single facility of 40,000 sq. ft. to place all our software and hardware wings together. We are looking at about ₹200 crore investment in a couple of months to take the expansion forward. So far, we financed the firm through personal sources and we are now looking at Angel …

LPG price surge pushes auto, taxi operators to seek subsidy for shift to CNG, EV

LPG price surge pushes auto, taxi operators to seek subsidy for shift to CNG, EV

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The ongoing global conflict has led to a sharp increase in LPG prices and disrupted availability, placing a heavy financial burden on drivers and vehicle owners | Photo Credit: File photo The Federation of Private Transport Associations has urged the State and Union government to extend financial assistance to LPG-run auto and taxi operators to facilitate a transition to CNG and electric vehicles (EVs), citing rising fuel costs and supply concerns. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the president of the federation, S. Nataraj Sharma, said that the ongoing global conflict has led to a sharp increase in LPG prices and disrupted availability, placing a heavy financial burden on drivers and vehicle owners. He noted that even at higher prices, consistent supply remains a challenge in several parts of the country. The federation said recent appeals by Union Ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraging the adoption of alternative fuel options such as EVs, CNG, and public transport have further intensified the pressure on LPG-dependent operators. “Auto and taxi drivers are willing to shift …

Maharashtra minister backs Marathi mandatory rule for taxi and auto drivers

Maharashtra minister backs Marathi mandatory rule for taxi and auto drivers

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Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday supported the Marathi mandatory rule for taxi and auto drivers in state, citing respect for local language and cultural respect. According to the IANS, speaking on the issue, Shirsat said that people working in any state should learn and use the local language. He gave examples of other states, stating that in West Bengal people use Bengali, while in Karnataka the local language is widely used in daily life and business. Identity and culture of states The minister emphasised that every state has its own identity, culture and language, which should be respected by residents and workers alike, as per the IANS. He pointed out that in Mumbai, many shops already display signboards in Marathi, reflecting the state’s cultural identity. Support for govt decision Shirsat said the Maharashtra government’s move is in line with practices followed across the country and should not be seen as controversial. He added that such steps help preserve regional identity while ensuring better communication between service providers and the public. Chhatrapati …

Marathi made mandatory for auto, taxi drivers in Maharashtra from May 1

Marathi made mandatory for auto, taxi drivers in Maharashtra from May 1

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Mumbai, 30/11/2019: Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik distribute sweets after floor test victory at Vidhan Bhavan on Saturday. Photo: Vivek Bendre / The Hindu | Photo Credit: VIVEK BENDRE The Maharashtra government has announced that all licensed auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the State will have to know Marathi from May 1. Drivers will be tested on their ability to read, write, and speak the language. Those who fail may face cancellation of their licences. The rule will come into effect on Maharashtra Day, officials said on Tuesday (April 14, 2026). Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said a campaign will be carried out through the Motor Transport Department’s 59 offices across the State to check drivers. Published – April 15, 2026 05:40 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Christie is like Kohli there; the taxi driver spoke of….’

‘Christie is like Kohli there; the taxi driver spoke of….’

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3 min readApr 10, 2026 03:14 PM IST It wasn’t just that Indonesian coach Irwansyah was in the Indian corner when Ayush Shetty defeated his ace former protege Jonatan Christie. Vimal Kumar, the lead coach at Ayush’s badminton academy also found himself in badminton-mad Indonesia, on the morning of their face-off. The win sets up a semis face-off with World No 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Unlike India where the second biggest broadcaster refused to renew TV rights for the Badminton Asia Championships which meant Indian’s were left scrambling for stray streams to catch the match – only from one angle! – the Ayush-Jojo match was the highlight of the Indonesian sporting day. India’s lead broadcaster was left showing the European championships. Vimal Kumar, in Indonesia for a private wedding, flew into the country and caught the excitement akin to cricket in India. “Jonatan is their No 1 player, like Virat Kohli. Every channel was showing the Asian Championship. Their other players Alwi Farhan and Ubaidullah had lost, but this was the big one,” he said. ALSO …

Bike taxi driver arrested in Bengaluru for touching woman rider inappropriately

Bike taxi driver arrested in Bengaluru for touching woman rider inappropriately

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The Bengaluru Police have arrested a bike taxi driver on charges of inappropriately touching a 25-year-old woman rider throughout her journey. The incident was reported within the limits of the Indiranagar police station in the city, said officials on Tuesday.  The arrested person has been identified as Mohammad Khizar. According to the police, the victim had booked a bike ride from BTM Layout to Indiranagar. She alleged that the accused repeatedly touched her inappropriately during the journey. The victim has also told police that she had confronted the driver about his misbehaviour, and the driver continued to touch her inappropriately throughout.  The young woman later approached the Indiranagar police and filed a complaint against the accused. Acting swiftly, the police arrested him. The police are now probing to find out whether the accused is involved in other cases.   A case has been registered against the accused under Section 75 (sexual harassment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). More details are yet to emerge regarding the incident. The incident has raised concerns over the safety …