Gurugram: Pregnant woman gives birth in Rapido ride, Driver assists in emergency delivery
Gurugram: A heartwarming incident from Gurugram has gone viral, showcasing the compassion of a Rapido cab driver who assisted in the delivery of a baby mid-ride.
The incident came to light through a Reddit post by Rohan Mehra, who had booked the ride for his cook's heavily pregnant wife. The woman went into labor while en route to a hospital 12 kilometers away. The driver, identified as Vikas, quickly sprang into action, helping the woman deliver a healthy baby boy inside the vehicle.
Despite the urgency of the situation, Vikas remained calm and supportive. After the delivery, he ensured both mother and child were safely transported to the hospital. He charged only the pre-decided fare of ₹186, refusing any additional compensation for his humanitarian gesture.
Mehra expressed his gratitude in the post, praising the driver’s selflessness and requesting Rapido’s assistance in contacting him for a proper acknowledgment of his efforts.
The post quickly gained traction, with social media users commending Vikas’ compassion. Comments ranged from heartfelt appreciation to witty remarks, with one user noting, "The kind of Vikas (development) we need."
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SP has ended contract with I-PAC due to fund constraints: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow (PTI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said his party has severed its association with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) due to a lack of funds.
He dismissed speculations that the termination of contract was because of recent election results.
Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said the party had engaged I-PAC for a brief period ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections but could not continue the arrangement.
"Yes, we had an association. They worked with us for a few months, but we are not able to continue because we do not have that kind of funding," he said.
The I-PAC is a political consultancy firm known for managing major election campaigns across the country.
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has also been associated with the organisation in the past and has worked with multiple parties, including the BJP and the Congress.
In a lighter vein, Yadav took a swipe at the ecosystem of political consultancies. "We thought that if we have to work with a 'winning agency', then there are several big companies."
He said that some people suggested conducting surveys, hiring another firm, keeping a social media company, and even engaging agencies for negative campaigning against other parties.
"There are one or two more companies whose names are not yet known. I can get those for you as well," Yadav said.
Yadav rejected the suggestion that the decision to end the deal was influenced by recent election outcomes in states such as West Bengal.
"There is no such thing. Do not ask questions based on baseless reports. That is not true," he said.
"This is not the reason for ending the agreement. We simply do not have enough funds. If you (the media) give us funds, we can hire another company," the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said.
