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The order includes fully built buses and chassis for town, mofussil, and SETC operations, complying with the latest safety and performance norms. Ashok Leyland, among India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and the flagship of the Hinduja Group, on Thursday said that it has secured an order for 1,937 buses from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU). The company sees the order reinforcing its long-standing partnership with the state and its dominant position in the bus in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The public transport system of the national capital, Delhi, is reeling under intense pressure ahead of festivals, especially Diwali and Chhath. The problem seems to be aggravating, as hundreds of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were recently taken off the roads, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Major routes facing acute shortages of buses include ITO to Laxmi Nagar, Geeta Colony, Patparganj and Mayur Vihar. The scenario is forcing passengers to wait long hours or board overcr ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October, continued on Wednesday with the Chiefs witnessing an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration, an official statement by the Ministry of Defence stated. The UNTCC Chiefs travelled to Agra where they witnessed an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration and were shown an array of New Generation Equipment by the Indian Arm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October, continued on Wednesday with the Chiefs witnessing an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration, an official statement by the Ministry of Defence stated. The UNTCC Chiefs travelled to Agra where they witnessed an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration and were shown an array of New Generation Equipment by the Indian Ar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October, continued on Wednesday with the Chiefs witnessing an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration, an official statement by the Ministry of Defence stated. The UNTCC Chiefs travelled to Agra where they witnessed an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration and were shown an array of New Generation Equipment by the Indian Ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) To expand the footprint of India's first regional rapid transit network, several states, including Karnataka, have approached the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to prepare detailed studies for the new semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors aimed at boosting intercity connectivity. The Karnataka government has approached the NCRTC for four semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors from Bengaluru to strengthen regional transport links across the southern ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and launched several major developmental projects in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking a significant boost to infrastructure and connectivity ambitions. Extending greetings on the festive season, the Prime Minister said Mumbai's "long wait has finally ended" with the city getting its second international airport, envisioned as one of Asia's largest connectivity hubs. Built at a cost of '19,650 cror ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Mumbai One App, India's first common mobility platform that brings together 11 public transport operators across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Designed to simplify travel, the app allows Mumbaikars to plan, book, and travel seamlessly using a single digital platform and QR code, eliminating the need for multiple apps or tickets. The Mumbai One App integrates everything from Mumbai Metro, local trains, and monorail to city and suburban bus ...Read More >
After decades of bottlenecks and delays, Mumbai, one of the world's most crowded cities, finally has a second airport. For travelers, the new Navi Mumbai International Airport promises shorter lines, more flights and a smoother start or finish to their trip than before. For the city, long throttled by a single overburdened airport, it's an engineering feat. The airport has been nearly 20 years in the making, a process that involved flattening hills, diverting rivers and bridging creeks. Phase o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the 'Mumbai One' mobile app which enables commuters to book a single QR-based digital ticket usable across Metro, Monorail, buses and local trains in the city and surrounding regions. Described as India's first integrated common mobility app, it will do away with the need for multiple paper tickets or separate bookings, officials said. The app, developed for the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region, will be available for downl ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) has become part of the newly launched 'Mumbai One App', India's first integrated mobility platform, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday. The advanced platform, described as "One App - Limitless Journeys," brings together 11 public transport operators across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), enabling commuters to book tickets, plan routes, and travel acro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, a landmark step in India's civil aviation journey. The project marks a major milestone in Mumbai's emergence as a global multi-airport city and is set to aid in easing congestion, boost passenger capacity, and introduce sustainable infrastructure.Second international airport for MumbaiBuilt at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore, NMIA is India's largest Greenfield airport project, ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Mumbai: In view of the flood situation caused by the retreating monsoon across Maharashtra, the state government has cancelled the 10% seasonal fare hike for bus services operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The announcement was made on Wednesday by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, following directives from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Relief for Commuters The decision comes as a relief to citizens already burdened by the economic and logistical impac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the development of the Indore Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility, reducing pollution, and promoting inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh, as per a company press release. 'The project will finance the construction of an 8.62-kilometre underground metro line with seven stations, connecting congested areas of Indore to the airport. Designe ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police played a commendable role in ensuring the safety in the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS)-2025, which concluded on Monday. With smart policing and advanced technology, the force set a new standard in security, traffic management, and public safety.The event, attended by foreign delegates, VIPs, and lakhs of daily visitors, was conducted as a zero-incident affair under round-the-clock monitoring from the Control Command Centre. Drones, CCTV cameras, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commuters can prepare intense traffic Tuesday evening, with several measures in place for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kali Mandir at Cr Park during Ashtami.As part of the security arrangements, all the cars parked along Bipin Chandra Pal Road (from Axis Bank to market 1), the section between K and J Blocks and Mandir Road in J Block must be removed after the afternoon until 9 p.m. The police advised residents to use rear tracks, roads lower than internal or an exchang ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Senior IPS officer V. C. Sajjanar, who took over as the new Police Commissioner of Hyderabad on Tuesday, said that he will give top priority to tackling cybercrimes and economic offences. After taking charge at Integrated Command Control Centre, he stated that women safety will also be among his priorities. Sajjanar, a 1996 batch IPS officer had earlier served as Police Commissioner of Cyberabad, said that he would play his role in making Hyderabad the number one city in the country ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Commuters can brace for heavy traffic on Tuesday evening, with several measures in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kali Mandir in CR Park on the occasion of Ashtami.As part of the security arrangements, all cars parked along Bipin Chandra Pal Road (from Axis Bank to Market 1), the stretch between K and J blocks, and Mandir Road in J block must be removed after afternoon until 9pm. Police have advised residents to use back lanes, internal gated roads or stilt parking, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: On his last day as Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), VC Sajjanar opted for a symbolic farewell gesture that reflected his strong commitment to public transport. The MD expressed his deep bond with public transport by travelling in an RTC bus. On Monday, like a regular passenger, Sajjanar boarded the 113 I/M route bus from Lakdikapool - Telephone Bhavan bus stop to Bus Bhavan. He made the ticket payment through UPI and collected the ticket fr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: On his last day as Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), VC Sajjanar opted for a symbolic farewell gesture that reflected his strong commitment to public transport. The MD expressed his deep bond with public transport by travelling in an RTC bus. On Monday, like a regular passenger, Sajjanar boarded the 113 I/M route bus from Lakdikapool - Telephone Bhavan bus stop to Bus Bhavan. He made the ticket payment through UPI and collected the ticket fr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: ChiefMinister Siddaramaiah on Monday convened a high-level meeting to discuss the possibility of granting one-time regularisation for buildings constructed in violation of regulations, particularly in Greater Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister's Office in Krishnada, focused on the persistent challenges of providing electricity and water connections to buildings erected without the necessary approvals such as occupancy certificates (OC) or c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic will be affected in CR Park and other areas of south Delhi from Monday onwards because of Durga Puja.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the puja celebrations at the CR Park Mela Ground on Ashtami (Tuesday) evening. Residents have been asked to remove vehicles from main roads, and authorities warn of heavy traffic across south Delhi and nearby areas.Traffic restrictions will be in place till Oct 2, as Durga Puja and Ramlila celebrations are expected to draw larg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Heavy traffic congestion was reported in several parts of south Delhi on Sunday, leaving commuters stuck in a jam for hours. Police said the traffic volume has seen a spike due to the ongoing festive season rush, which included devotees making their way to Durga Puja pandals. The affected areas included Chittaranjan Park, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji Road, ITO and stretches along the Outer Ring Road. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Ajay Chaudhary told PTI, "Due to th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has issued operational guidelines for the deployment of about 72,300 public EV charging stations across the country with a Rs 2,000-crore outlay under the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme. The norms recommend a tiered subsidy structure to be followed to support the installation of EV charging infrastructure across different locations.Government premises such as offices, residential complexes, hospitals, and educational institutions will receive 100 per cent subsidy on bot ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off 300 new DTC electric Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVi) buses from the East Vinod Nagar bus depot, announcing that all public transport buses in the city will shift to electric mode within the next one and a half years. Gupta said the new fleet was introduced after a scientific route rationalisation exercise with IIT Delhi to improve last-mile connectivity. "Starting today, 300 new DEVi buses are being launched on the new routes a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off 300 new electric Devi buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) from East Vinod Nagar Bus Depot. With the help of IIT Delhi, bus routes have been rationalised so that connectivity extends from border areas to the innermost parts of the region. The CM also inaugurated a six-lane flyover between Nand Nagri and Gagan Cinema. Built at a cost of about '180 crore, this flyover will handle more than one lakh vehicles daily and ensure smo ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai and its surrounding districts woke up to heavy showers and gusty winds on Monday morning, with the downpour continuing from late Sunday night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the city and nearby regions under an orange alert for September 29, warning of more intense spells through the day. Though the rainfall intensity is marginally lower compared to Sunday's deluge, officials have urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. Mumbai Lashed By H ...Read More >
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