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Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 3 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched a sharp attack on the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government on Thursday while releasing the United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections in Kochi, declaring that the "dark era" in the state was coming to an end and a "golden era" under the United Democratic Front (UDF) was set to begin. Addressing the gathering, Reddy expressed confidence that the people of Kerala would oust th ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to Sanjay More, the driver of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus that rammed into pedestrians and multiple vehicles in Kurla West on the night of December 9, 2024, killing seven people and injuring 42 others. The court granted More bail primarily because he had already spent about 15 months in custody while the trial was unlikely to conclude soon. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm when More, driving a 12-metre-long O ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In view of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 cricket matches being held from April 5 to April 22 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, the Malkajgiri Commissionerate has elaborate arrangements for the safety of players and spectators. A total of 2,000 police personnel are being deployed for the bandobast, including 750 law and order police, 300 traffic police, 10 platoons of Telangana State Special Police/Armed Reserve Force, 20 mounted po ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just a week to go for the Kerala assembly elections, the CPM-led LDF and Congress-led UDF have unveiled their manifestos, both emphasizing welfare, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan released the LDF manifesto in Kozhikode, while V D Satheeshan launched the UDF manifesto in Kochi on Thursday, joined by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as the chief guest. The LDF's two-volume manifesto, featuring 60 promises, showcases achi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Granting bail to a BEST driver accused in the fatal Kurla electric bus crash that claimed nine lives in December 2024, the Bombay High Court has made strong prima facie observations on the lack of proper training imparted to drivers operating electric buses, terming it "shocking". HC questions training standards for electric bus drivers Justice R. M. Joshi, while allowing the bail plea of driver Sanjay More on March 30, noted that although he had prior experience driving conve ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) The 16-day Budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly drew to a close on Thursday, with costs incurred for state guests, entry tax for outstation vehicles, and training schemes for craftsmen dominating the Question Hour during the final sitting, officials said. In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Lokendra Kumar, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said a total of 426 people were declared "state guests" between January 1, 2023, and January 31, 2026. Among th ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday challenged opposition parties to visit his state and witness the successful implementation of the six guarantees by the Congress government. He made these remarks while releasing the United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections here. Taking a swipe at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reddy referred to them as "Modi Brothers", ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala assembly elections drawing closer, the state's three major political alliances - the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) - have unveiled their manifestos, placing a strong focus on welfare expansion, women-centric schemes, healthcare access, and infrastructure development. A key point of convergence across all three alliances is the promise to increase welfare pensions to ₹3,000, signalling a comp ...Read More >
Kottayam: The Congress-led United Democratic Front has rolled out its guarantee model manifesto in Kerala ahead of the polls, promising ₹3,000 welfare pension, free travel for women on KSRTC buses and ₹1,000 monthly assistance for college-going girl students, banking on a strategy that worked in Karnataka and Telangana. Most of the UDF's promises follow a common template targeting women, the elderly, farmers and unemployed youth. While region-specific changes have been made, a significant porti ...Read More >
Also Read | Kerala election: Who will win Wayanad, Kasaragod? Check opinion poll predictions The manifesto places a strong emphasis on social security measures, including free travel for women on all Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses. It also promises to increase welfare pensions to ₹3,000 per month. In addition, college-going girls would receive a monthly allowance of ₹1,000 to support their education, according to PTI. The UDF has proposed a comprehensive ₹25 lakh insuran ...Read More >
The tax will be levied as a lumpsum at the time of registration (file) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka plans to end road tax exemption on battery-operated electric vehicles * The Motor Vehicles Taxation Bill 2026 proposes separate lifetime tax slabs for EVs * One-time tax will range from 10% to 14% based on EV price categories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: One may soon have to shell out more bucks to buy an e ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) Karnataka BJP has slammed the state government's move to end tax exemption given to battery-operated four-wheelers like cars and omni buses and claimed the move will make electric vehicles costlier. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress government of taxing Karnataka's future to pay for its "failures". Karnataka government plans to introduce a lifetime tax for electric vehicles, including motor cars, jeeps, omni buses and private service vehicles. Howev ...Read More >
Kerala Election Manifesto 2026: With less than a week to go for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) have unveiled their manifestos, placing welfare, employment, and social security at the center of their campaign narratives. While both fronts have focused on voter-centric promises, their approaches reflect distinct policy priorities aimed at appealing to key segments of the electorate. The LDF, led by C ...Read More >
Kerala Assembly election: In the manifesto, the UDF promised monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to college-going girl students, a hike in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month. With just a few days left for the Assembly polls in Kerala, Opposition leader VD Satheesan on Friday released the United Democratic Front (UDF)'s election manifesto in Kochi, promising a "5+1 guarantee" to expand welfare programmes and support youth. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, attended the event as the chie ...Read More >
Pune : EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced an exceptional 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26. The company sold 1,143 units and produced 1,344 electric commercial vehicles. This milestone comes on the back of the company's widest and most comprehensive range of electric vehicles across segments. The company entered the M&HCV truck segment this year, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. EKA Mobility is a Champion OEM under the Au ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 2: EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Aut ...Read More >
As per the revised rates, the annual pass for non-commercial vehicles (200 trips) will now cost ₹3,075 instead of ₹3,000. Residents living within a 20-km radius of the toll plaza will have to pay ₹350 for a monthly pass for non-commercial vehicles. For cars, jeeps and vans, the one-way toll has been fixed at ₹225, while the return journey will cost ₹340. Light commercial vehicles, light goods vehicles and minibuses will be charged ₹365 for a single trip and ₹550 for a return trip. ...Read More >
Pune: Toll charges on major Pune highways, including Pune-Satara, Pune-Kolhapur, Pune-Solapur and Pune-Nashik, have increased by 3% to 5% from April 1. This revision by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) means higher daily travel costs for commuters and transporters across the district. At the Khed Shivapur toll plaza on the Pune-Satara highway, one of the busiest entry and exit points for the city, the revised toll for cars, jeeps and vans now stands at ₹125 for a one-way journey ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major safety enforcement drive ahead of the upcoming academic year, the Mumbai Central and Wadala Regional Transport Offices (RTO) penalised 139 school buses and collected fines worth Rs 7 lakh after inspecting 402 buses over the past 30 days. The action comes as the Maharashtra government's new school bus safety regulations(2025) are implemented following concerns over continued safety violations. 28 Private Vehicles Found Operating Illegally as School Buses The inspection drive ...Read More >
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under t ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has hiked toll charges for vehicles passing the Kaichachkoot Plaza on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Pulwama district in the valley, evoking sharp reactions from transporters and daily private car owners in the valley. According to the notification issued by the MoRTH, the charges have been hiked by more than 50 percent for both commercial as well as private vehicles for the year 2026-27. This hike will be effective from today. Per ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of having plotted to cause violence in Tamil Nadu, "like what happened in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur" and asserted that it was outmanoeuvred. Addressing a DMK rally here for the upcoming Assembly polls, Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, listed schemes implemented in Tiruchirappalli region by his government. He referred to initiatives including Panchapur bus terminus, mini-stadium, jallikattu ar ...Read More >
She stressed that the new mobility cards are working with full efficiency, providing free travel to women and transgender residents of Delhi on buses. "A rumour is being spread that if you tap your pink card once in a bus and then you get off and board another bus, then the card does not work. These are complete lies and political propaganda," she said in a video message in a post on X. Earlier this month, the Pink National Common Mobility (PNCM) card was launched by President Droupadi Murmu. ...Read More >
Nangal (Punjab), Mar 31 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and other Akali leaders, claiming that people are aware of their "dubious character" and said the former deputy CM is "daydreaming" about returning to power which will never happen. Mann also targeted Congress leaders, alleging that they have no vision for Punjab and their only aim is to "loot" the state by coming to power. The chief minister was addressing a gathering after anno ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday rejected buzz that the 'Saheli Pink Card' for free bus travel to women and transgenders can be used again only one hour after it has been tapped, describing the claim as "propaganda". She stressed that the new mobility cards are working with full efficiency, providing free travel to women and transgender residents on buses in the Capital. "A rumour is being spread that if you tap your pink card once in a bus and then you get off and board another bus, ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 31 (PTI) Jungle safari in Rajasthan will become costlier for tourists from April 1 as the forest department has increased entry fees by 10 per cent across national parks, tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, officials said. The revised rates, which will remain in effect for two years, also include a 10 per cent hike in charges for buses, jeeps and cameras. Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden K C A Arun Prasad said the increase covers entr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Women commuters have saved '10,000 crore on bus travel since the government introduced the 'Mahalakshmi' free bus travel for them December 9, 2023, according to ministers, who said the programme had also improved the financial position of the state-run transport corporation. Marking the milestone on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Danasari 'Anasuya' Seethakka said the scheme, announced as an election promise, had gained wide accepta ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Tuesday said the 'Mahalakshmi Scheme' has enabled women to undertake nearly 300 Crore free bus journeys, resulting in savings of Rs 10,000 Cr. and significantly benefiting poor and middle-class families. Speaking at a felicitation programme held at Praja Bhavan to mark the milestone of Rs 10,000 Cr. in savings achieved through 290 crore free bus journeys undertaken by women under the 'Mahalakshmi' scheme of the ...Read More >
Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy wrote a letter to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, N. Hardeep Singh Puri, with three requests to address the issues with shortage of Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG) shortage in Telangana. The issues, specifically faced by autos depended on LPG, is affecting livelihoods of the drivers and their families, and public transport too. 80% LPGs to autos supplied by private outlets Citing available data, Mr. Reddy said in the letter dated ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday said the Budget 2026-27 was designed to bring every family in the state under the welfare net, which is why it is being termed a 'People's Budget'. He also said the government is considering increasing the monthly allocation towards employee retirement benefits to Rs 1,000 crore from '700 crore. The Assembly passed the Telangana Appropriation Bill, 2026 on Monday. Replying to the discussion, Vikramarka said the government aims t ...Read More >
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