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Mumbai: The city woke up to dramatic scenes on Monday as severe rains triggered widespread waterlogging, transport disruptions and a red alert issued by the IMD across the city. Streets turned to rivers, commuters struggled, and parts of the infrastructure showed signs of strain. An IMD red alert remains active for the next three hours, warning of intense to very intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds between 30‑40 kmph. Alongside, the BMC has urged citizens to stay vigilan ...Read More >
This independent body, composed of retired officials and experts, will periodically review and recommend fare revisions for KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC. Till now, bus fares have been increased once in a few years. Going forward, you can expect more frequent fare revisions. Amid the controversy surrounding the steep hike in the charges of Namma Metro, the state govt has proposed the formation of a public transport fare regulatory committee. The new body will be responsible for reviewing and r ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Commuters faced severe traffic snarls on Saturday as travel times across Central Mumbai surged following the closure of the over century-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge (ROB) on Friday night. A routine 15-minute cab ride from Sion to Dadar stretched to over an hour, while the 45-minute drive from Navi Mumbai to Parel took nearly two hours. The closure, part of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project, aimed to replace the critical east-west link that passes over two railway stations, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ABVP on Saturday released its manifesto for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) polls, promising subsidised metro passes, free Wi-Fi, health insurance schemes and measures for specially-abled students. The organisation also stressed that its leadership works on the campus throughout the year and not just during elections. Prepared after receiving more than 5,000 suggestions from students, the manifesto gives top priority to issues of education, security, health, sports a ...Read More >
ixigo has partnered with DMRC and ONDC to introduce Delhi Metro ticketing on the ixigo Trains app. Passengers can now purchase QR-based metro tickets with in-app payments, streamlining their travel experience. This collaboration aims to enhance convenience and promote digital ticket adoption, integrating metro services into ixigo's comprehensive travel platform. Online travel agency ixigo on Friday announced a partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Open Network for Digital ...Read More >
Ixigo, India's leading online travel agency (OTA) for the next billion users, has officially launched Delhi Metro ticketing on its ixigo Trains app in collaboration with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This integration aims to enhance the commuter experience by allowing users to book QR-based metro tickets directly through the ixigo Trains app, simplifying travel across multiple modes of transport. By expanding its services to include De ...Read More >
Further probe is underway. (Representational) Kolkata: 17-year-old student was stabbed to death during a violent altercation with his friend at Dakshineswar Metro Station here on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and raising serious security concerns, a senior police officer said. The victim, Manojit Yadav of Baranagar and a student of Bagbazar High School, reportedly got into an argument with a friend while waiting at the station, he said. "As the situation heated up, anoth ...Read More >
Until the traffic police gets clearance from MMRDA, the timeline for the demolition is unknown. The closure of the Elphinstone Road overbridge connecting Prabhadevi and Parel has been postponed yet again since the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has not issued a formal sanction for its closure. The Mumbai traffic police, which was in the process of enforcing the closure from Wednesday, said they are awaiting an official notice from the authority before progressing with ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After steeply hiking Namma Metro fares by up to 71 per cent in Feb -- making it the most expensive Metro in the country -- Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) may now make fare hikes a yearly affair. In Feb, accepting a report submitted by the fare fixation committee (FFC), BMRCL raised fares with a base price of Rs 10 and a maximum fare of Rs 90. The committee also recommended implementing an annual automatic fare revision formula to maintain financial stability. The committ ...Read More >
Chandigarh: In a bid to ease mounting traffic pressure on Madhya Marg and streamline inter-state bus operations, the UT administration has initiated plans to set up a new interstate bus terminus (ISBT) in Manimajra. The proposed facility will not only serve buses bound for Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, but also offer a much-needed boost to the municipal corporation's revenue stream.According to the latest discussions held among the MC, UT transport, and urban planning departments ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 12 (PTI) A 17-year-old student was stabbed to death during a violent altercation with his friend at Dakshineswar Metro Station here on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and raising serious security concerns, a senior police officer said. The victim, Manojit Yadav of Baranagar and a student of Bagbazar High School, reportedly got into an argument with a friend while waiting at the station, he said. "As the situation heated up, another friend allegedly stabbed Manoj ...Read More >
Bengaluru Viral Video: A regular morning drive almost turned into a nightmare when a school bus packed with young children shook violently on a battered stretch of road. In seconds, laughter gave way to fear as the vehicle lurched dangerously close to tipping. What seemed like another ordinary commute revealed a chilling truth about the city's crumbling roads, where every pothole hides a risk, and every ride carries an unspoken dread. A shocking video shared by Indian Gems captures a school bu ...Read More >
Velocitti comes in Mini and Max variants, while Gravitti targets intra-city deliveries. These Made-in-India vehicles offer long ranges, safety features, and telematics, with a phased rollout planned for 2025, alongside future LCV and compact car developments. Dawki Mobility, an emerging manufacturer in India's electric three-wheeler sector, yesterday announced the introduction of two new brands under its product line: Velocitti, an electric passenger vehicle available in two variants - Velocitti ...Read More >
Gravitti Cargo EV - Built for Heavy Loads, Long Distances The Gravitti Cargo EV is engineered for logistics operators, delivery networks, and businesses that rely on dependable load carriers. * Range: 193 km (certified) * Battery: 10.24 kWh LFP battery pack * Motor: 4 kW delivering 75 Nm torque * Payload Volume: 170 cu. ft. * GVW: 1100 kg (segment-leading) * Charging Time: 4.5 hours (fastest in class) * Starting Price: ₹3.69 lakh (ex-showroom) By offering a high gross vehicle weight and ...Read More >
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday will inaugurate the last phase of the Sinhagad Road flyover, along with Madhuri Misal, minister of state for the Urban Development Department (UDD), at 3pm."The commute from Funtime cinema to Vitthalwadi will now be easier, faster and more convenient. This bridge will be extremely important in reducing the long-standing traffic congestion in the Sinhagad Road area," said Misal.The Sinhagad Road flyover, Pune's longest at nearly 2.5km, was complete ...Read More >
Gurugram rains: Administration has advised private firms to implement work from home and directed schools to hold online classes on September 2 due to heavy rains. Authorities are urging citizens to stay indoors and have activated drainage systems to manage waterlogging. Gurugram administration has issued work from home advisory for private firms while schools have been directed to conduct online classes on September 2 amid heavy rains. "According to the instructions issued by DC Ajay Kumar, a ...Read More >
Bengaluru : TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, announced the launch of its new electric offering, TVS Orbiter. Designed to redefine everyday commute, the TVS Orbiter combines several segment-first features such as a 158 km IDC range, cruise control, 34-litre boot space, hill hold assist, and advanced connected features. With an industry-first 14" front wheel, the scooter delivers unmatched comfort, convenience, and performance, at an attractive price ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched a fleet of University Special electric buses at the Delhi University Sports Complex, North Campus, reviving a long-standing demand of students for safe and affordable transport. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said the initiative marks the return of a vital facility that had been neglected for years. "For decades, these U-special buses remained shut. Neither the previous AAP government nor the Congress took any ...Read More >
The Karnataka High Court on August 22 clarified that it had not passed an order allowing bike-taxi aggregators to operate and that the state was free to act, without harassing bike owners Days after they resumed plying bike taxis in Karnataka, Rapido has rolled out "Bike Direct" to continue operations, while Uber and Ola are no longer offering the service, two days after the Karnataka High Court clarified that it had not issued an order permitting them to operate again. Moneycontrol found that ...Read More >
Kolkata: Metro Railway does not expect a very high passenger count on the 4.4 km extension of the Orange Line from Ruby to Metropolitan right now. Officials said once the 366 m viaduct is launched to bridge the gap at Chingrighata, the line will be able to cover another 4 km to the IT hub at Sector V and meet the East-West Metro. "That's when it will benefit thousands who commute to Sector V," an official said."Metro Railway is eager to ring the city with the Orange and Green Lines," Metro GM P ...Read More >
Kolkata: The city's long-awaited East-West Metro finally began its complete 16.6-km run between Sector V and Howrah Maidan on Friday evening, linking Salt Lake, Esplanade, and Howrah through one uninterrupted corridor. For thousands of commuters, the uninterrupted service is now a direct answer to years of battling traffic bottlenecks, delays, and diversions on road routes across the city.For Sourav Dutta, a Bally resident working in Salt Lake, the Metro means he no longer needs to depend on a c ...Read More >
The Karnataka High Court adjourned a hearing on the ban until September 22, urging the government to consider the impact on livelihoods. Ride hailing apps Uber and Rapido have resumed bike taxi services in Bengaluru after gap of two months. The state govt had imposed a ban on bike taxi operations from June 16, leading aggregators to halt services following the seizure of bikes and heavy penalties by RTOs in the city. Aggregators had also approached the Karnataka High Court against the blanket b ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) A day after facing monsoon fury, Mumbai saw respite from torrential rains on Wednesday as the metropolis slowly limped back to normalcy with its lifeline - local trains -- springing back to life, and schools and offices opening for regular functioning. Intermittent showers lashed Mumbai overnight, but the rain intensity reduced as the day progressed, putting life back on track, a day after heavy rains battered the financial capital, submerging roads, rail tracks and leading ...Read More >
Mumbai Monorail train stuck between two stations due to power failure (Image: Videograb/X) As continuous rains lash Mumbai leading to flooding, a monorail train got stuck on an elevated track in Mumbai's Vashi Gaon area on Tuesday due to a power supply issue. With several passengers stranded onboard, rescue operations started immediately. The fire brigade reached the spot in a bid to evacuate the passengers using crane. The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation said the monorail train had e ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): Preliminary investigation into the Mumbai Monorail incident that occurred on Tuesday evening have revealed that overcrowding was the main reason, stated a press note by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The MMRDA in their press note mentioned that due to overcrowding, the weight of the monorail had risen to 109 metric tonnes, which crossed its designed capacity of 104 metric tonnes, causing a break in the mechanical cont ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): Preliminary investigation into the Mumbai Monorail incident on Tuesday evening has revealed that overcrowding was the primary cause of the disruption, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) stated in a press note. The MMRDA in their press note mentioned that due to overcrowding, the weight of the monorail had risen to 109 metric tonnes, which crossed its designed capacity of 104 metric tonnes, causing a break in the mechanical ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Heavy rain soaked Delhi on Thursday, leaving vehicles stranded on waterlogged roads for hours as commuters waded their way through submerged roads. Several tree falling incidents were reported across the city, one of which claimed a life in Kalkaji. A DTC bus was stuck on the waterlogged Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram road, where cars were stuck in rainwater, and those travelling on motorcycles and scooters had to get down and push their vehicles through the flooded section. A vi ...Read More >
A man and his daughter, riding on a bike, got severely injured after a tree fell on them in South Delhi amid rain. The national capital, Delhi, has been witnessing heavy rain since early morning, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams, disrupting lives. According to the CCTV footage, at 9:50 am, an old neem tree uprooted and fell flat on a biker and adjacent vehicles in Delhi's Kalkaji. After waiting for a few seconds, one of the cars that came under the tree managed to drive past the inciden ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive tree in the middle of a Kalkaji road uprooted and fell on vehicles crawling in rain-soaked Delhi on Thursday morning, killing a 50-year-old man while his daughter suffered a pelvic fracture, police said. The incident was captured on CCTV in which the huge tree, inches away from the footpath, can be seen uprooting from the road and falling on unaware commuters. The tree fell on some vehicles, including a motorcycle in which the man and his daughter were travell ...Read More >
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