US visa fee hike! Pay around Rs 40,000 in visa application fees from 2026; details here

For Indian nationals, the average tourist visa costs are anticipated to rise by 2.5 times, reaching ₹40,000. Seeking a US visa? You will soon have to shell out approximately Rs 40,000! The United States has implemented a new $250 ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ on all non-immigrant visa applications, which will affect technology companies by raising their […]

As commissions fall, flat fee reshapes ride-hailing

Bengaluru: Ola has introduced a nationwide flat fee model for its cab-hailing business, allowing drivers to retain 100% of their earnings after paying a fixed daily access charge of Rs 67. This move replaces the long-standing commission structure, where platforms deducted 20%-30% per trip, marking a significant shift in India’s ride-hailing economics.Internally, senior Ola executives […]

Economy

Amidst growing complaints, Railways mulls scrapping clerkage fee on waitlisted ticket cancellations 

The proposal is currently under internal discussion, a Railway Ministry official confirmed | Photo Credit: KRISHNA MURARI KISHAN New DelhiJune 29 Indian Railways is considering a proposal to waive the much debated clerkage charges levied on the cancellation of waitlisted tickets, sources told businessline.  The fee, typically ranging from ₹30 to ₹60 per ticket depending on […]

Economy

Flyers to pay upto Rs 1,225 as user fee at Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai airport is expected to begin operations from August end. | Photo Credit: – Flyers will be levied upto ₹1,225 as user development fee at Navi Mumbai airport with Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) approving the ad hoc tariff proposal. Navi Mumbai airport is expected to begin operations from August end. While domestic flights will commence first, the airport […]

FASTag-based Annual Pass announced! Nitin Gadkari says new pass to have fee of Rs 3,000 – details here

The Annual Pass will facilitate efficient and economical travel on National Highways across India. FASTag-based Annual Pass announced! Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the rollout of FasTag-based annual pass for users. The FASTag-based Annual Pass will cost users Rs 3,000, and will be effective from August 15, 2025. This pass, […]

Rapido to pilot food delivery service with flat fee model in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Rapido is rolling out its food delivery service with a different pricing structure from entrenched players, choosing flat fees over commissions charged to restaurants. The move positions the ride-hailing firm as a challenger to Zomato and Swiggy at a time when small restaurant owners are increasingly vocal about rising aggregator costs.According to people familiar […]

Delhi Government to Combat Arbitrary Fee Hikes in Private Schools with New Ordinance, ET LegalWorld

The Delhi government is planning to introduce an ordinance to regulate fees in private schools. The ordinance may be introduced within a week. The Delhi government is preparing to bring this ordinance to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools. According to sources, the draft of the proposed ordinance, under the ‘Delhi School Education Bill, […]

Paresh Rawal returns signing amount with 15% interest after exiting Hera Pheri 3; his fee was ₹15 crore: Report | Bollywood

Amid a row over Paresh Rawal’s decision to leave Hera Pheri 3, it is now being reported that the actor returned the signing amount along with an interest of 15%. As per a Bollywood Hungama report, Paresh was being given ₹15 crore to do the film. The actor, according to the report, also had “reservations” […]