India-US trade deal: New Delhi pushes for social security agreement with Washington; pact may feature in all future FTAs

India is actively exploring the possibility of signing a social security agreement (SSA) with the United States, in a move that could offer significant financial relief to Indian professionals working abroad. According to ET, the development is part of a broader push by New Delhi to weave such pacts into all future free trade agreements […]

Sooraj Pancholi reveals actors pay ₹30 lakh to feature on top podcasts: ‘I have received such offer too’ | Bollywood

May 29, 2025 08:39 PM IST Sooraj Pancholi in a interview revealed that actors pay huge amount of money to be featured in top podcasts.  Sooraj Pancholi, who is currently promoting his latest film, Kesari Veer, recently opened up in an interview and revealed that actors pay huge amount of money to be featured on […]

CCPA probes Ola, Rapido over ‘advance tip’ feature after notice to Uber

The consumer protection regulator CCPA has launched an investigation into ride-sharing services Ola Cabs and Rapido regarding potential unfair trade practices involving ‘advance tipping’. This follows CCPA’s notice to Uber on Wednesday regarding allegations of pressuring customers to provide tips before service completion.Union consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced on X on Thursday: “CCPA is […]

CCPA notice to Uber over ‘advance tip’ feature for faster service, more under scanner

NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notice to ride hailing platform Uber over its ‘advance tip’ feature in its app for availing faster service, calling it an unethical and unfair trade practice. The authority is also looking into similar practices by other platforms such as Rapido and Ola, sources said.Announcing the authority’s […]

Economy

CCPA issues notice to Uber over ‘advance tip’ feature, seeks explanation

The CCPA’s notice comes amid mounting complaints from users about ride cancellations and rising pressure tactics on mobility platforms. Uber has not yet responded publicly to the notice. | Photo Credit: SERGIO PEREZ/Reuters The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday issued a notice to Uber, seeking an explanation for its practice of encouraging users […]

IDFC FIRST Bank Launches ACE Feature on the Mobile Banking App to Empower Investors with Smart Investments in Mutual Funds

  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India:   IDFC FIRST Bank has unveiled ACE Feature on its premium Mobile Banking App, that provides relevant insights and tools to allow investors make an informed Mutual Fund investment decision. This feature aims to empower an individual with ‘do-it-yourself’ investing, digitally. The ACE Feature on the IDFC […]

Economy

Devgad Alphonso mangoes to feature tamper-proof UID seal for authenticity

In a bid to protect the authenticity of Devgad Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes, the Devgad Taluka Mango Growers Cooperative Society Limited, the registered proprietor and custodian of the Alphonso GI (Geographical Indication) tag, has introduced a Tamper-Proof UID Seal (TP Seal) system for all Devgad Hapus/Devgad Alphonso mangoes. Under this new rule, every genuine Devgad Alphonso […]