In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi', the Indian government announced the upcoming launch of 'Sahkar Taxi', a cooperative-based ride-hailing service. Unlike existing services such as Ola and Uber, this new initiative will be managed by cooperative societies, allowing drivers to receive their full earnings without any deductions from intermediaries. This comes amidst allegations of unfair pricing by major ride-hailing platforms, with the Central Consumer Protection Authority issuing notices to Ola and Uber over complaints that ride fares differ based on the user's device. Both companies deny these claims.
The highly-anticipated final match of the 2025 Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand in Dubai has triggered a debate on unfair advantage for India due to all their games being played in one venue. Former cricketer Brad Hogg supported India but also pointed out the contradictory statements made by Mohammed Shami about the conditions in Dubai. India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed all claims of an advantage and called out the "perpetual cribbers". However, Hogg believes that New Zealand is the only team that can defeat India at this venue.
During an interview with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's response to new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Bessent warned that other world leaders who choose to follow Trudeau's defiant approach could face higher tariffs from the United States. He also urged for negotiations and discussions with international counterparts to address non-tariff barriers and unfair trade practices.
South African cricketer David Miller has raised concerns over the scheduling of the second Champions Trophy semifinal, which his team lost to New Zealand. Due to the hybrid format of the tournament, South Africa had to fly back and forth between Pakistan and Dubai in a short span of time, while their opponents were stationed in one venue. Despite wanting New Zealand to win the final against India, Miller expects a tough game.
The ongoing Champions Trophy has sparked discussions about whether India has an unfair advantage by playing all their games in Dubai. However, New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell insists that his team is "excited" to try and play in different conditions. Despite acknowledging that the Dubai pitches could aid spin, Bracewell believes his team is well-balanced and capable of adjusting to any conditions.
The revamped 2025 season of Dancing on Ice took a dramatic turn as the first celebrity contestant was eliminated without a skate-off. Actress Chelsee Healey was shocked to learn she had the lowest total score, marking a premature end to her journey on the show. This new format, which removes the traditional skate-off, has sparked debate among viewers who feel it puts some contestants at a disadvantage. As the competition continues, fans eagerly await the next challenge and potential eliminations.
Amazon's chief executive Andy Jassy has announced that all staff will be expected to return to working in the office full-time starting in January. This decision has sparked backlash as it goes against the company's previous hybrid work policy and adds pressure to already overwhelmed corporate staff. Jassy's concern for maintaining Amazon's intense start-up culture and avoiding bureaucratic layers has led to these changes, potentially resulting in job cuts. However, some employees are claiming unfair retaliation, opening up a dispute with labour officials.
Popular television host and actor Salman Khan recently grilled contestants Shilpa Shirodkar and Chum Darang over their friendship with Digvijay Rathee, who was recently evicted from the popular reality show Bigg Boss. Social media has been calling out the eviction as unfair, with many supporting Digvijay and accusing the show of being biased towards popular actors. Former Bigg Boss contestant Kamya Punjabi also expressed her shock and disappointment over the eviction. The drama and controversy surrounding Digvijay's eviction continues to keep viewers hooked to the show.
Football icon Frank Lampard, in an interview with TNT Sports, has offered his opinion on the never-ending debate on who is the greatest between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Chelsea and England legend stated that while Messi may have more individual talent, Ronaldo's dedication, hunger, and results make it unfair to choose one above the other. Lampard had faced both players numerous times in his career, with mixed results against each.
After a political scuffle between the security guards of BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose and TMC workers, Bose petitioned for the transfer of probe into two FIRs filed against him, citing a biased investigation. The SC, recognizing the “bitter enmity” between Bose and his former in-laws, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and his daughter, ordered for a CBI investigation, stating that the "charged" political atmosphere in West Bengal may lead to an unfair investigation by the local police. Ananthakrishnan G., a senior journalist with The Indian Express, is known for his impactful legal reporting and has extensive experience in the political and community beat.