8th Pay Commission update: Govt employee bodies push for at least 5 promotions, OPS restoration, higher CGHS allowance
The National Council (Staff Side), Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) meeting held in the Capital on…
The National Council (Staff Side), Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) meeting held in the Capital on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) covered several key topics, including increasing family units from 3 to 5, guaranteeing at least 5 promotions for employees, boosting annual increments, and reinstating the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC).Other…
New Delhi: After launching Bharat Taxi as a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, the Ministry of Cooperation is now preparing to expand the cooperative footprint in the insurance sector, ThePrint has learnt. However, instead of floating a new cooperative entity, the ministry plans to leverage the existing structure of IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance — a joint venture between…
New expressway: The construction of the Meerut-Prayagraj Ganga Expressway has been completed. UPDA is now finalizing trial runs and finishing touches. This expressway will cover the distance from Meerut to Prayagraj in just 6 hours instead of 12. Add informalnewz.com as a Preferred Source New expressway: Meerut, Chief Correspondent. Meerut is about to witness another…
Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 15:12 IST Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, letting cab and auto drivers become co-owners with Rs 500 investment, promising profit sharing and minimum base rate. Bharat Taxi drivers will be able to purchase shares worth Rs 500 to become co-owners. Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday outlined how cab and…
SBI, PNB, and BOB minimum balance rules for 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has received the highest amount among all public sector undertaking (PSU) banks from its savings account customers for not maintaining minimum balance in the financial years FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, according to data provided by the Finance Ministry in…
In a major push to promote cooperative entrepreneurship and fair wealth distribution, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah recently unveiled the Bharat Taxi cooperative model, under which, Sarathis, or drivers can invest just Rs 500 to become co-owners of the company and can also have a share in the company’s profits.Sarathi Didis,…
India’s ride-hailing market could soon become even more competitive. A new platform called Nembharat is preparing to enter the space with bold promises aimed at both drivers and passengers. At a time when complaints about surge pricing and falling driver earnings often make headlines, this upcoming service says it wants to offer a simpler and…
Operating as a prepaid, cashless platform under the Narayanihiti Trust Operating as a prepaid, cashless platform under the Narayanihiti Trust, NemBharat is expected to include cabs, auto-rickshaws, bike taxis, and possibly additional ride categories. This launch comes soon after Bharat Taxi, which offers an 80-20 revenue sharing model, but takes things further by cutting out…
Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 11:24 IST Union Minister Amit Shah has launched Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative ride-hailing service where drivers will receive 80% of the profits and can also become co-owners. The initiative aims to protect driver earnings and give them a direct share in the business.(Photo Credit: Representative Image) Union Cooperation Minister Amit…
A planned visit of a senior BSNL director to Prayagraj has been cancelled after an internal office order detailing arrangements for underwear, towel and soap went viral on social media. Vivek Banzal, director (CFA) of the BSNL Board, was scheduled to visit from February 25–26, but officials confirmed on Tuesday that the trip has now…