What is Bharat Taxi? Govt launches ride-hailing service to take on Ola, Uber in THESE cities; check key details
The central government has started pilot trials for its ride hailing service, ‘Bharat Taxi’, set to take on the already existing and popular ones, Ola, Uber, Rapido and others. The service is aimed at offering an alternative for drivers of these private commercial services.
DGCA takes BIG action after IndiGo flight disruptions, asks the airline to…
On Wednesday, thousands of passengers at several major Indian airports — including those serving Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru — were affected by the disruptions. As per reports, there were multiple reasons behind the nationwide disruption of IndiGo flights, including an acute shortage of crew.
EAM Jaishankar issues BIG warning to US, Europe: ‘They would be net losers if…’
Speaking at India’s World Annual Conclave 2025 in capital New Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar took a question on the rising political and social backlash against immigration in several nations and argued that the debate is often misplaced.
Putin’s India Visit Begins Today: PM Modi to host dinner; defence, trade talks on agenda
Ahead of Putin’s visit, Russia also gave the go-ahead to a key defence deal between Moscow and New Delhi.
Cyclone Ditwah Update: Schools to remain closed in Chennai today due to cyclone impact; Check IMD weather update here
Cyclone Ditwah has brought heavy, persistent rain to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, prompting school closures in Chennai and Tiruvallur. IMD predicts continued light to moderate showers with isolated heavy spells as the system weakens into a low-pressure area.
BIG UPDATE! Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express timings revised to start from January 1, 2026; Check new schedule here
KKCCI welcomed the revised schedule of the Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, which will depart at 6:10 a.m. from January 1, 2026. The chamber said the change improves convenience for commuters and follows sustained civic efforts.
Trump administration bans immigration applications for migrants from 19 countries
The ban applies to immigrants from countries that the administration slapped with travel bans earlier this year and triggers an ICE review of their applications for green cards and other benefits.
TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?
In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison and early learning advocate David Feigen about the shortage of affordable child care in Texas.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving Texas newborns $1,000 each
Patrick’s proposal would be in addition to a federal program that is set to give American babies $1,000 each to invest in the stock market.
US Institute of Peace officially renamed for Trump as White House moves to dismantle agency: ‘Congratulations’
The U.S. Institute of Peace has been formally rebranded as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, marking the latest step in the president’s months-long effort to dismantle the congressionally created agency. The name change comes after a turbulent year for the organization, which the Trump administration has sought to shut down while shifting its authority to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The institute has been fighting the move in federal court, but layoffs proceeded after an appeals court stayed a lower-court ruling that temporarily blocked the administration’s plan. The agency’s website briefly went offline Wednesday morning before returning with promotion for Trump’s upcoming peace-agreement ceremony between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. TRUMP CAPS WEEK WITH BOLD MILITARY MOVES FROM PENTAGON NAME CHANGE TO CARTEL CRACKDOWN White House spokesperson Anna Kelly defended the renaming, telling Fox News Digital the former institute had been “a bloated, useless entity that blew $50 million per year while delivering no peace.” “Now, the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which is both beautifully and aptly named after a President who ended eight wars in less than a year, will stand as a powerful reminder of what strong leadership can accomplish for global stability,” Kelly said. She added Trump “ended eight wars in less than a year,” framing the institute’s new name as recognition of his “peace through strength” approach. “Congratulations, world!” Kelly said. DAVID MARCUS: THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR MARKS THE END OF AMERICA AS THE WORLD’S POLICEMAN Secretary Marco Rubio echoed that sentiment in a post responding to the announcement. “President Trump will be remembered by history as the President of Peace,” Rubio wrote. “It’s time our State Department display that.” The U.S. Institute of Peace was created by Congress in 1984 as a nonpartisan organization supporting conflict-prevention and peace-building efforts abroad. The dismantling and rebranding into a Trump-named entity represents one of the most sweeping agency overhauls of Trump’s second term. Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the administration’s shutdown effort was unlawful. But the ruling was stayed on appeal, clearing the way for terminations to move forward in July as the administration restructured the agency and continued transferring functions elsewhere. The institute did not immediately respond to Axios’ request for comment on the rebranding or the status of its ongoing legal challenge. The State Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.