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Hondo Rodeo Fest 2026: Champions claim $12,000 wins on opening night as $1 million competition goes underway
The 2026 Hondo Rodeo Fest was a spectacle, where professional cowboys and cowgirls battled for impressive cash awards. On the first night, Kade Bruno stood out in the saddle bronc competition, whereas Daniel Keeping dominated the bull riding event. Lisa Lockhart lit up barrel racing once more, proving her elite status. The atmosphere was amplified by live country music performances, captivating the audience.
Your next flight could cost more even if oil prices fall: Here's what is changing
Airlines face challenges that could prevent ticket price reductions despite falling oil prices and rising fuel costs. These challenges include aircraft maintenance expenses and delays in aircraft deliveries, which add to overall operational costs. Airlines are managing ticket prices carefully to balance their revenue recovery with passengers' price sensitivities. Consequently, travelers should remain aware of total travel costs, including various surcharges and fees.
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line opening tomorrow: Check stations, train timings, interchange facility and fares
Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line is set to open on November 14 and improve city connectivity. The elevated stretch covers 7.5 kilometers with six new stations. Train services will commence at 6 am, with an initial frequency of eight minutes. The corridor features an interchange at Jayadeva Hospital station, linking to the Yellow Line for commuters.
Billions in Nvidia chips, empty offices: The mystery of Megaspeed and Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Jensen Huang
Alice Huang, under investigation for espionage, is said to have associations with Megaspeed, a rising player in Nvidia chip dealings. The company has drawn attention for its financial growth over the past year, yet its ties to Chinese tech giants like Alibaba have raised red flags. Due to uncertain details about her links to Megaspeed, Huang has faced travel constraints, spotlighting serious issues regarding export laws and technology transfers.
Ola fined Rs 10 lakh for seeking extra payments before rides are confirmed
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has penalized ANI Technologies for its misleading payment practices on Ola. The regulator noted that soliciting add-on payments misleads consumers and constitutes an unfair trade practice. This feature suggested that paying extra could expedite ride allocation, despite evidence depicting the opposite. Ola has been ordered to cease this practice immediately and ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.
Milk, curd and paneer packs to look different soon: Food regulator FSSAI orders dairy manufacturers to add new logo across products
FSSAI has mandated a new blue-and-white droplet logo on all milk and milk products, including milk, curd and paneer, from July 1, 2028. The standardised symbol, featuring a white droplet inside a blue square, aims to help consumers identify dairy products more easily and bring uniformity to food labelling. The new rules also prescribe logo sizes based on packaging dimensions.
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Woman books bike taxi, rider arrives on KTM sports bike; she says expensive doesn't mean comfortable for everyone
A woman has described an uncomfortable bike taxi ride after a Rapido rider arrived on a KTM motorcycle. Although she initially refused to travel on the bike, she agreed after the rider said it was his first ride and insisted on accepting payment only after dropping her at the destination. She said the experience made her decide against booking similar rides again.
Ola passengers asked to pay tips to get faster rides, but data shows extra payments didn't improve confirmation chances; company ordered to pay Rs 10 lakh fine
Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined Ola's parent company ANI Technologies Rs 10 lakh for soliciting advance tips and add-on payments before cab confirmation. The regulator found that Ola's own data showed lower driver acceptance rates for rides with add-ons and ordered the company to discontinue the prompts.
RAC ending soon: Railways plans to scrap this train reservation facility; passengers may no longer have to share berths despite paying full fare
Indian Railways is examining the possibility of scrapping the decades-old Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) facility, under which two passengers share a single berth despite paying the full fare, according to a TOI report. The move comes amid concerns over passenger convenience and a parliamentary panel's recommendation to review the existing arrangement.
Tornado watch issued for Lehigh Valley; damaging winds, hail and isolated tornado possible as storms approach; what have forecasters warned?
According to local media reports, the southern half of the region is at a slight risk of severe weather. Meanwhile the northern half is at a marginal risk. The update was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. The forecasters stated that through the afternoon, isolated tornado, damaging winds, and hail were possible. Notably, the Lehigh Valley, Berks County, and Bucks County were placed under a tornado watch until 7pm Thursday.
PM Modi says farmers remain top priority as Cabinet approves rabi fertiliser subsidy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the approval of Nutrient-Based Subsidy rates for the upcoming rabi 2026-27 season. This decision aims to protect farmers from fluctuating international fertiliser prices, ensuring affordability. The budgetary requirement for this subsidy has increased significantly from the previous season. The government emphasizes that improving farmers' lives remains a top priority amidst global challenges. The total budget required is approximately Rs 62,370 crore for this season.
Vietnam’s Green SM set for Bengaluru debut by December, ruffling ride-hailing market
Senior government officials said Karnataka has granted Green SM an aggregator licence under the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, after the company fulfilled all regulatory requirements.
Rs 500 can buy you 40 minutes on Yamuna! What passengers can experience aboard Delhi's first-ever river cruise
Delhi has got its first Yamuna cruise service, Namo Yamuna River Safari, offering a 40-minute ride between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. Inaugurated on Tuesday, the electric-powered cruise covers around 5 km, with tickets priced at Rs 500 per person and a capacity of 30 passengers. Here are the route, fare, ride duration and other details.
In a first since Covid, Diwali flight numbers fall as high fares, disruptions take a toll
Airlines scheduled about 6% fewer flights across October and November than a year earlier, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. That marks the first capacity decline since 2020, when carriers slashed service capacity by nearly 45% amid the pandemic-induced collapse in travel demand.
US sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders
The US Justice Department sued Lyft on Monday, alleging the ride-hailing services provider discriminated against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs.
Don't let fare caps clip airlines' wings
Recently, airline price surges during festival seasons have raised concerns about imposing fare caps. While there is public demand for such measures, they may disrupt airlines' pricing flexibility. Regulations on airfares are more effective when they account for market demand and emergencies like natural disasters. Airlines might resort to add-on charges if their revenue is impacted by fare restrictions.
She booked a Rapido ride and found love: How a choreographer fell for an athlete who drove to fund his dreams
Ekta's first Rapido ride resulted in an unexpected romantic connection with Parth, her driver. They discovered mutual support for their professional ambitions during their relationship. Parth is an athlete who represented India, while Ekta works as a choreographer. As they faced challenges in their careers, they encouraged each other to achieve their respective goals. Their journey highlights how an ordinary bike ride can lead to meaningful connections in life.
European tech is coming to Bengaluru's suburban tracks: Rs 1,017 crore ETCS upgrade planned across two corridors
Bengaluru's suburban rail project will adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level-2 for corridors 2 and 4, with the signalling infrastructure estimated to cost Rs 1,017 crore, excluding GST and customs duty. K-Ride has floated a tender for the system, replacing the earlier CBTC proposal. The Mallige and Kanaka lines are expected to have different installation timelines, while ICF will manufacture 51 three-coach trains for the project.
Karnataka, Uber discuss passenger safety, regulatory issues and urban transport
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge recently met with the Uber India Public Policy team to discuss urban mobility. The discussions emphasized passenger safety, regulatory issues, and improvements in urban commuting services. Kharge mentioned that further engagement with ride-hailing platforms will enhance public transportation. Additionally, initiatives like the Bengaluru Urban Mobility Mission are underway to address traffic management and safety.
MakeMyTrip enters shared mobility segment with majority stake in Quick Ride
MakeMyTrip announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Quick Ride, a shared mobility platform. The investment aims to strengthen its presence in the shared mobility segment, complementing existing ground transportation services. Quick Ride’s operations will be led by its current promoters under a new entity called Co Ride Mobility Private Limited. The acquisition reflects MakeMyTrip's strategy to expand its capabilities across various travel segments.
Uber's profit forecast disappoints as driver shortages, Middle East conflict hurt
The company is responding by spending more to recruit and retain drivers, a cost that will be watched closely because it comes as the company also funds a major push into autonomous vehicles and a string of acquisitions.
Karnataka bus fare hike: BMTC, KSRTC, airport bus passengers to pay more from tonight, check revised fares
Karnataka has increased fares across its four state-run transport corporations, with BMTC passengers in Bengaluru facing hikes of up to Rs 10 and KSRTC fares rising by up to Rs 9. The revised rates take effect from Wednesday midnight, November 4, amid rising diesel costs. The move comes days after Nandini milk and curd prices were also increased.
ETtech Explainer: Food delivery, ride-hailing firms differ on gig worker welfare levy calculation
Food delivery and quick-commerce companies such as Zomato and Swiggy are seeking a levy based on the value of transactions facilitated through their platforms, while cab and bike-taxi aggregators such as Uber and Rapido want it to be calculated on their own turnover rather than the total value of rides facilitated.
Premji's deeptech bets; Razorpay gets IPO nod
Happy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
China's Baidu launches AI model simulating road environment for robotaxis
Apollo World can generate "up to 100,000 km" (62,000 miles) of simulated driving daily, equivalent to about three years of real-world testing by a safety-driver-equipped autonomous vehicle, Baidu said. The system is capable of producing real-time multimodal data streams, such as camera and lidar observations, enabling self-driving systems to directly sense and navigate simulated environments.
Singapore's Grab lifts 2026 forecasts on strong ride-hailing, delivery demand
Singapore's Grab lifted its annual forecasts on Tuesday, helped by steady growth in its ride-hailing unit, while demand for its delivery services benefited from promotional offers and expansion into categories beyond groceries.
From bikes to billions: Rapido’s gross order value quadruples in two years to $4 billion
The Bengaluru-based company is averaging around 8.3 million orders a day across its services, making it one of India’s largest consumer internet platforms by transaction volumes. Ride-hailing continues to comprise more than 95% of the company’s daily average orders.
Waymo in Japan: Driverless taxis launch planned for 2027 with Toyota partnership, local bZ4X EVs to be fitted with self-driving technology; UK expansion next
Toyota Waymo partnership: Toyota and Waymo will begin testing a fleet of autonomous bZ4X electric vehicles in Japan in 2027, with expansion to the UK and other markets planned later. Toyota will manufacture and equip the vehicles at its Aichi plant, while Waymo will provide its fully autonomous driving technology.
Tamil Nadu autorickshaw fares revised after 13 years: Minimum fare set at Rs 50; check full fare list
The Tamil Nadu government has revised autorickshaw fares across the state for the first time in 13 years. Under the new rates notified on October 27, the minimum fare is Rs 50 for the first 1.8 km, followed by Rs 25 per additional kilometre. The revised structure also sets higher night fares, ghat charges and waiting fees.
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