New Delhi, March 28 The government has revised the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme to set new deadlines and unit caps for e-scooters and e-rickshaws.The Centre has revised the guidelines under the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme, whereby...
New Delhi, March 27 The government has proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act to allow a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving license, during which it will remain valid.This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of...
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Bengaluru, March 27 Another case has been registered against Ricky Rai, the son of late underworld operative Muthappa Rai, after a viral video showed a luxury sports car performing dangerous stunts with a fake registration plate, officials said on Friday.The case was registered at Cubbon Park...
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New Delhi, March 27 The government has proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act to allow a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving license, during which it will remain valid.This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of...
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New Delhi, March 27 – AAP MP Raghav Chadha raised serious concerns on Friday about the growing impact of traffic congestion in India's major metropolitan cities, calling for the creation of a National Urban Decongestion Mission to address the crisis.Speaking in the upper house of Parliament on...
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Amaravati, March 26 Andhra Pradesh was struck by four horrific bus accidents within six months, which killed at least 45 people and injured several.Of the 45 deceased, 33 were killed in two separate bus accidents alone, which occurred in the villages of Chinna Tekuru and Rayavaram.In a...
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Srinagar/Jammu, March 26 – At least two people were killed, and five others were injured in separate road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.A professor at the Poonch degree college, identified as Dr. Tabassum Naz, was killed and her husband was critically injured in an accident in the...
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Shimla, March 25 The government will consider issuing entry passes to residents of Himachal Pradesh's border areas, especially those who cross state boundaries daily for work or other reasons, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.The passes are expected to offer concessions...
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Bengaluru, March 24 Three doctors, including a woman, were arrested after a video of them went viral, in which they were seen triple-riding on a two-wheeler and driving "recklessly" on the city's streets, police said on Tuesday.The incident, which occurred in BTM Layout here on Sunday night...
New Delhi, March 23 By 2025-26, the total number of motor vehicles on Delhi roads is 87.61 lakh, an increase of 7.93% compared to 2024-25, according to the economic survey report released on Monday.According to the report, the number of vehicles per thousand population was 522 as of March 19...
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Bengaluru, March 21 – A Lamborghini owner has been booked for performing a high-speed drifting stunt at the Anil Kumble Circle on MG Road in Bengaluru in the early hours, police said on Saturday.Officials stated that the incident occurred around 2-3 a.m. The luxury car was seen drifting...
Ahmedabad/Surat, March 19 – An operation to manufacture and circulate fake Rs 500 notes has been uncovered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, which seized Rs 2.38 crore in forged notes and arrested seven people, including a woman.The arrests were made on Wednesday night after officers intercepted...
Jetpur (Gujarat), March 15 The thrill of speed and obsession with social media popularity turned fatal when a sedan driven by a 20-year-old man, allegedly at a speed of 150 km/hour, crashed into the wall of a farmhouse in the Rajkot district, killing him and another occupant.The incident...
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New Delhi, March 15 The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday said it has increased the rate of its annual pass by Rs 75 to Rs 3,075 for the 2026-27 financial year.The annual pass facility, launched on August 15, 2025, aims to provide financial relief to commuters using...
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Mumbai, March 13 The Maharashtra government has decided to make permits mandatory for passenger-carrying electric rickshaws and e-bikes to ensure uniformity in rules in the sector, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday.The decision comes at a time when the transport department...
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New Delhi, March 12 Global used car marketplace CARS24 has acquired the automotive utility platform Vehicle Info from Surat-based Vasundhara Infotech LLP for an undisclosed amount, according to a statement.Vehicle Info enables users to access a range of vehicle-related services through a...
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New Delhi, March 11 Under its new EV policy, the Delhi government may mandate that 30 per cent of all school buses switch to electric by the end of March 2030, according to a government document.According to the document, under the new EV policy, which is likely to be tabled during the...
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Chandigarh, March 11 The Punjab government will consider the possibility of imposing an entry tax on vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema informed the state assembly on Wednesday.Cheema also criticized the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government for...
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Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), March 11 A tout was ordered to be booked and the contract of a computer operator was terminated after alleged malpractice was detected during a surprise inspection at the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) here, officials said.Chief Development Officer Abhishek...
Lucknow, March 10 In view of the safety and convenience of passengers, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to make state registration mandatory for app-based ride-hailing service providers like Ola and Uber.The decision was taken by the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi...
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