Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform by the government, after it ran a successful two-month pilot programme, confirming that the taxi service will be rolled out across the country in the next three years.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the period for filing claims and objections in the current Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh until March 3, 2026.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the skywalk was held on Wednesday, with MP Dr. Mahesh Sharma and MLA Pankaj Singh in attendance. The skywalk is being touted as a solution to the traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues in the area.