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In a significant move to address concerns over surge pricing and provide a consistent pricing structure, the Karnataka government announced on Sunday a fixed fare rule applicable to app-based cab aggregators like Ola and Uber, as well as non-app-based city taxi services.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to list Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia's curative plea challenging the dismissal of his bail in the case related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy for the year 2021-22. The decision came on Monday, following senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi's request for the listing of Sisodia's fresh plea.

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated investigations into prominent Indian personalities named in the Pandora Papers, a collection of confidential files exposing secret offshore financial dealings. The individuals under scrutiny include business magnates Anil Ambani, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and other notable figures such as Niira Radia, Gautam Singhania, and Lalit Goyal.

In a controversial turn of events, a professor and five students from Pune University were arrested on Saturday for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by staging a play based on the epic 'Ramayan'. The play, which reportedly contained objectionable dialogues and scenes, triggered a clash between members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and students of Pune Lalit Kala Kendra.

Visakhapatnam, [Date]: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, alongside Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, commissioned the INS Sandhayak at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The commissioning ceremony was attended by dignitaries, highlighting the strategic importance of the newly commissioned vessel.

In a significant stride towards globalizing digital payment systems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the formal launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Indian Embassy in France declared the launch as a pivotal step towards realizing PM Modi's vision of taking UPI to a global audience.

The serene shores of the Maldives, known for their pristine beaches and luxury tourism, are witnessing a significant shift in tourist demographics as India drops from the third to the fifth position in the top 10 markets, according to data from the Maldives' tourism ministry. This transformation unfolds against the backdrop of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and the Maldives, sparked by controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the Indian archipelago.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 jolted the Kachchh region of Gujarat around 8 am on Thursday, sending tremors through the area, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. The quake, with a recorded depth of 15 km, drew attention to the seismic activity in the region.

The national capital and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a surprising bout of rainfall accompanied by thundershowers for the second day in a row, disrupting daily life and causing road blockages due to waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted further showers throughout the day, adding to the woes of the residents grappling with harsh winter conditions.

Shimla and its picturesque surroundings witnessed the much-anticipated arrival of the season's first snowfall, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland and bringing joy to tourists and the hospitality sector. While the snowfall disrupted normal life and led to road closures in various districts, it was warmly welcomed by apple growers, promising benefits to orchards and winter agricultural practices.

In a tragic incident, three soldiers from paramilitary forces lost their lives, and 14 others sustained injuries in an encounter with Maoists along the border of Sukma and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. The encounter occurred near Tekalgudem village when a joint team of security personnel, including the Special Task Force, District Reserve Guard, and the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a jungle warfare unit of CRPF, was conducting a search operation.

In a meteorological shift, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall and widespread rainfall on Wednesday, causing a drop in day temperatures across the region. The Meteorological department (MeT) reported that the precipitation affected various areas, with light snowfall occurring in higher reaches, including Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Sonamarg in central Kashmir, and Anantnag in south Kashmir.

he Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, requiring his appearance on February 2 in connection with an ongoing money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy for the year 2021-22. This marks the fifth time Kejriwal has been summoned in connection with the case, a matter that has escalated into a political and legal standoff.

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: In an unexpected turn of events, a woman hailing from Bhopal has filed for divorce merely eight months after tying the knot. The grounds for her decision lie in the disparity between the promised honeymoon destination and the actual trip her husband took her on.