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After Goa, Kerala sees tussle between local & app-based cab drivers—‘Kerala Savari app is a solution’

Instances of clashes between traditional & app-based taxi drivers are rising in the state. There have been protests from both sides, and both want govt intervention. 

Govt-backed Bharat Taxi, future rival of Ola & Uber, to kick off test drive in Delhi in November

The initiative has onboarded nearly 650 drivers, up from 200 drivers in August. Target is to onboard more than 5,000 drivers before the year ends.

Mumbai transport authority asks Ola, Uber to follow base black-&-yellow taxi fare

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region had directed Uber, Ola and Rapido to incorporate the existing fare structure of black-and-yellow taxis in their mobile applications before 5 pm on 18 September.

Who is Pakistan’s ‘cute dadi’ driving Toyota on Abbottabad streets

Zahida Kazmi defied convention in 1987 when she took to the streets of Karachi and became Pakistan’s first female taxi driver. She’s even been threatened by the Taliban.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.