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Thursday, September 4, 2025
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‘Look what happened to OYO’—former SoftBank CFO warns against the money trap

Author of The Money Trap, Alok Sama, said that 'having too much money isn’t a good thing.' He pointed to OYO Rooms as a classic case study.

CCPA directs Ola to offer multiple refund options for ride cancellations

Consumer Protection Authority found that Ola's coupon-only policy violated consumer rights.

India’s tech bros’ new fad is Indic AI — Krutrim to AppsForBharat. The answer to ChatGPT

The indigenous AI’s idea is rooted in the Hindu ecosystem’s version of history, wherein India was the epicenter of development, up until the onslaught of invaders.

Delhi to bring back bike taxis, policy envisaging ‘100% EV cabs’ by 2030 open for public feedback

Delhi government's ‘Draft Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023' proposes that all bikes taken on board by cab aggregators are EVs. 

Ride-hailing startup BluSmart picks EV fight with Uber, Ola

As a new entrant, BluSmart is looking to seize the moment by beating its combustion engine-powered rivals on electrification, cleanliness and reliability through direct management of its fleet and drivers.

Delhi govt warns Uber, Ola to ‘immediately stop’ using bike taxis as it violates city rules

Delhi transport dept notified that bike taxis pose a safety concern as they do not have the same checks as commercially-registered vehicles, such as police verification of drivers.

Bihar’s start-up king Dilkhush Kumar is bringing ‘Rodbez’ revolution to small towns

Dilkhush Kumar’s Uber-like ride-share app Rodbez has been downloaded by 50,000 people in last four months. IIT, IIM graduates work for him.

Move over SaaS, it’s time for BaaS – why battery swapping can dramatically change EV game

Rise of e-two-wheelers, and MoRTH and NITI Aayog’s battery swapping policy could be the push e-vehicles needed to compete with ICEs.

Whose driving data is it? Ola e-scooter accident in Assam triggers privacy controversy

When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm.

Food delivery, hairdresser, taxi, bank, car service — why all want feedback, all the time

The feedback forms you fill, and star ratings you are pestered for by drivers, delivery personnel and sales staff, have a purpose. They can help you, the personnel and businesses.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.