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This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West. India’s homegrown ride-hailing startups are forcing Uber to rethink its strategy. In February, the Silicon Valley giant ditched its commission-based pricing for two- and three-wheeler segments, allowing drivers to pay as little as Rs 9 for a daily subscription.

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Voters swayed by money, liquor, gifts will be reborn as animals: Madhya Pradesh BJP MLABJP MLA and former Madhya Pradesh Minister Usha Thakur has slammed those voting on the basis of money, liquor and gifts and asserted that such …

1 month ago | restofworld.org | Cheena Kapoor |Mehboob Jeelani

India’s homegrown ride-hailing startups are forcing Uber to rethink its strategy. In February, the Silicon Valley giant ditched its commission-based pricing for two- and three-wheeler segments, allowing drivers to pay as little as nine rupees (11 cents) for a daily subscription. An Uber spokesperson said the company had recognized the market trend set by rivals and had adopted a similar strategy in the low-cost mobility segment to remain competitive.

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4 hours agoIndia: Husband repeatedly slams pregnant woman with boulder, flees as she collapsesHyderabad, India - April 01, 2025 [WARNING: (Video contains) sensitive content] A shocking incident took place where a man allegedly attempted to murder his pregnant wife outside a hospital by hitting her repeatedly with a stone. The incident occurred in Hyderabad, Telangana, southern India, on April 1.

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Mohammad Abrar wakes up coughing most mornings. It’s not yet dawn but New Delhi is already blanketed in thick smog when he sets off for work. By 4 am, Abrar, aged 50, reaches Seelampur, a small neighbourhood in the capital’s north-east suburbs, which is home to India’s largest electrical-waste market. The market’s narrow lanes are lined with small scrapstores overflowing with piles of broken computers, telephones, TVs, microwaves, washing machines, ACs and end-of-life batteries.