Business
Drivers associated with app-based ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike on February 7 to protest issues related to fares, earnings and regulatory enforcement. Key Demands Raised Driver groups said current fare structures are unsustainable amid rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and commission charges levied by platforms.
Business Finance
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday began its Monetary Policy Committee meeting to assess macroeconomic conditions and decide on the future course of interest rates. Rate Decision Due on Friday The three-day meeting will conclude on Friday, when the RBI will announce its policy decision. The committee will review inflation trends, growth indicators, liquidity […]
International
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday that the island should expand trade and economic cooperation with other democracies rather than deepen ties with China, amid concerns about economic dependence on the mainland. Focus on Democratic Partners Speaking at a government forum, Tsai said diversifying Taiwan’s trade links is important for national security and economic
International
US President Donald Trump has signed a major spending bill into law, bringing an end to a brief partial shutdown of the federal government after lawmakers reached a last-minute funding agreement. Funding Restored Across Key Departments The legislation restores funding for most federal agencies that were affected by the shutdown, including departments linked to defence,