Amit Shah

'Sarathi hi malik': How Bharat Taxi debut aims to disrupt ride-hailing economics

Feb 05, 2026, 08:14 PM IST

What sets Bharat Taxi apart is its operating model. Unlike conventional ride-hailing platforms that typically charge drivers commissions ranging from 20% to 30% per ride, Bharat Taxi follows a zero-commission structure.

All About Bharat Taxi: Govt-Backed Rival To Ola, Uber & Rapido | Amit Shah Shares Details

Feb 05, 2026, 07:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the launch of Bharat Taxi, a government-backed mobility platform positioned as an alternative to private ride-hailing giants like Ola, Uber and Rapido. The initiative is based on a cooperative earnings model aimed at improving driver income while expanding affordable last-mile connectivity. The platform is expected to integrate 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler taxi services, along with the Sarathi Didi feature focused on women safety and employment. The move signals a major shift in India’s app-based mobility space, with institutional partnerships and a profit-sharing structure designed to benefit driver partners directly.

Bharat Taxi goes live in Delhi today: Govt-backed app promises cheaper rides as against Uber, Ola

Feb 05, 2026, 10:58 AM IST

The app will be formally launched at 3 pm on February 5, 2026, by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, marking the start of a nationwide rollout planned in phases

Lok Sabha Chaos: Rahul Gandhi Row Ends With Suspension Of 8 MPs

Feb 04, 2026, 09:52 AM IST

Fireworks in Lok Sabha on Day 2 of President's address debate! Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi quoted excerpts from former Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir on 2020 India-China border tensions, leading to sharp interruptions from Speaker, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh. Chaos escalated as Opposition accused the Chair of gagging Rahul—Congress MPs including Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Aujla, Raja Warring, Hibi Eden, Kiran Reddy stood on tables, threw papers at the Chair. Government moved resolution; 8 Opposition MPs suspended amid continued ruckus. House adjourned till Wednesday with little work done.

Rahul’s China Intrusion Claim Triggers Uproar In Parliament, Unpublished Memoir Citing Blocked

Feb 03, 2026, 02:56 PM IST

Parliament witnessed high drama and repeated adjournments after a fierce face-off between the government and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged Chinese intrusions in eastern Ladakh. Rahul Gandhi attempted to cite an article based on former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s unpublished memoir, claiming it revealed key facts about China’s actions. Government benches objected, saying unpublished material cannot be quoted in Parliament. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah accused Rahul of misleading the House and violating parliamentary rules. The Speaker warned the LoP to stick to verified and published sources. The standoff led to sloganeering, multiple disruptions and adjournments, with both sides accusing each other of undermining national security.

'Not just a trade deal': India-US trade pact hailed as a historic turning point

Feb 03, 2026, 07:58 AM IST

The tariff reset also gives India a clear edge over several export competitors in the region, with lower rates than Indonesia, Bangladesh and Vietnam, and significantly lower tariffs than China and Pakistan

Unpublished Ladakh Memoir Triggers Rahul–Rajnath Showdown In Parliament

Feb 02, 2026, 04:19 PM IST

A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi cited an article based on an unpublished memoir by former Army chief MM Naravane while speaking on the 2020 India-China Ladakh stand-off. Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from the article, which discussed details of the eastern Ladakh clashes, including references to Chinese military movements. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh immediately objected, arguing that quoting from an unpublished book violated parliamentary rules and demanding that the document be formally placed before the House. The objection was echoed by Home Minister Amit Shah and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who questioned the authenticity and propriety of citing unpublished material during proceedings. Despite support from opposition members, Rahul Gandhi insisted that the article was authentic and questioned why the government appeared uneasy about its contents

'Can't quote book not published yet': Rajnath Singh vs Rahul Gandhi over Naravane's memoir

Feb 02, 2026, 02:30 PM IST

As Rahul Gandhi began referring to what he said were excerpts from Naravane's yet-to-be-published memoirs, Rajnath Singh interrupted him and demanded that the source be produced before Parliament.

BJP to announce party's new national president on Jan 20, Nitin Nabin tipped unopposed

Jan 16, 2026, 01:04 PM IST

On Friday, the party released the formal schedule for the election of its national president, confirming that nominations will be filed on January 19

ED Vs Mamata Banerjee: Raid Row Reaches Supreme Court, Political Heat Rises

Jan 12, 2026, 04:33 PM IST

A dramatic face-off has erupted between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Enforcement Directorate following a controversial raid-day confrontation. Allegations of obstruction, counter-claims of misuse of power, and roaring street protests have pushed the battle from the streets to the courts. With the High Court deferring the matter to January 14, the ED has now moved the Supreme Court, alleging state interference and destruction of evidence, seeking a CBI probe. The Trinamool Congress has hit back, accusing the agency of violating constitutional rights and misusing PMLA provisions. As Bengal inches closer to elections, the clash is fast turning into a high-stakes political flashpoint.

ED Raids Pratik Jain, Mamata Storms I-PAC Office, Files Row Sparks BJP-TMC Political War

Jan 09, 2026, 01:45 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate’s raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC have triggered a major political storm in West Bengal. Searches at the residence of I-PAC head Pratik Jain and the firm’s Kolkata office took a dramatic turn when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the premises during the operation. Visuals of her leaving with files and TMC workers removing documents sparked sharp reactions. The ED has alleged evidence tampering and links to a coal smuggling case involving hawala transactions. As protests erupt and BJP-TMC trade charges, the confrontation has escalated to the courts, intensifying the election battle in Bengal.