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MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday, upholding a decade-old order of equal contributory negligence in a priest with Parkinson's getting knocked down by a bus of the Thane Municipal Transport Corporation (TMCT), called for discipline and rule following among pedestrians and motorists. The HC came down on citizens' tendency to cross roads at places other than the pedestrian crossing at signals. "It is high time that we, as responsible citizens, follow the rules and regulations while crossing th ...Read More >
KOCHI: Kerala witnessed a massive surge in vehicle registrations in financial year 2025-26, with 9.46 lakh new vehicles hitting the road. It is the first time that vehicle registration numbers are crossing the 9-lakh mark in Kerala post Covid, with a 16.61% increase from the last financial year. Meanwhile, the total number of vehicle registrations in Kerala has now crossed 1.92 crore, making it one of the most vehicle-dense states in the country. The largest number of vehicle registrations reco ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Autorickshaw and taxi drivers staged a protest outside the Andheri regional transport office (RTO) on Wednesday, alleging that the transport authorities are forcing them to sign up for welfare benefits. Unions say drivers are unable to complete routine formalities at Mumbai's four RTOs unless they first cough up ₹800 to sign up with the new welfare board announced recently. Those who refuse to pay up are unable to renew their vehicle fitness certification and vehicle permits. Calling it ...Read More >
Driven by a mother's love, Lalita Chaudhary's relentless investigation into her son's hit-and-run death forced Dehradun police to reopen the case after she uncovered crucial evidence they had missed. Key PointsLalita Chaudhary, a grieving mother, solved her son's hit-and-run case after police closed it due to insufficient evidence.The mother meticulously collected CCTV footage and vehicle information to identify the accused driver.Armed with new evidence, Lalita Chaudhary persuaded Dehradun pol ...Read More >
Dona Paula, Goa: A tragic road accident in North Goa has sparked outrage and demands for transparency after a young hospitality professional lost her life in what police describe as a high-speed collision involving a luxury car allegedly driven by a businessman's son. The accident took place late Sunday night in the Dona Paula area when a speeding Mini Cooper allegedly rammed into a motorcycle carrying two hotel employees. The impact proved fatal for 23-year-old Diksha Parwadkar, who was riding ...Read More >
PANAJI: A 23-year-old woman employee of a five-star hotel was killed, and her male colleague seriously injured after a speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a businessman's son rammed into their motorcycle in North Goa, police said on Tuesday. The police on Monday arrested Darius Dias (22) in connection with the accident, which took place in the Dona Paula locality near here on Sunday night, an official said. Dias, who was allegedly driving a Mini Cooper, rammed the vehicle into the motorcyc ...Read More >
Panaji: A 23-year-old woman working at a five-star hotel was killed and her male colleague left critically injured after a speeding luxury car allegedly rammed into their motorcycle in North Goa's Dona Paula area, police said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as 22-year-old Darius Dias, was arrested on Monday, a day after the late-night accident that has sparked outrage over reckless driving in the coastal state. According to police, Dias was allegedly behind the wheel of a Mini Cooper when ...Read More >
Panaji, Apr 7 (PTI) A 23-year-old woman employee of a five-star hotel was killed, and her male colleague seriously injured after a speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a businessman's son rammed into their motorcycle in North Goa, police said on Tuesday. The police on Monday arrested Darius Dias (22) in connection with the accident, which took place in the Dona Paula locality near here on Sunday night, an official said. Dias, who was allegedly driving a Mini Cooper, rammed the vehicle into ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push towards safer and cleaner roads, the Government of Odisha has prohibited the entry and operation of commercial vehicles older than 10 years registered outside the state. The directive was finalised at a meeting of the State Transport Authority (STA) and rolled out under the supervision of Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena. Regional Transport Offices across Odisha have been tasked with enforcing the new norms on the ground. Under the revised framework, over ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bomb threat emails triggered panic at Delhi University's Ramjas College and multiple Regional Transport Offices (RTO) in Gujarat, prompting evacuations and security checks, police said on Monday. Ramjas College received a threatening email at around 8:17 AM, warning of a possible bomb containing toxic gases set to explode at around 12:30 PM. Following the alert, Delhi Police, bomb disposal squad and other security agencies rushed to the spot and carried out a thorough search of the p ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The mandatory rule to install High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) number plates to vehicles has been relaxed in the State. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highway had issued an order making it mandatory to install HSRP number plates for all vehicles, however, following a poor response from the vehicle owners, the mandatory rule has been relaxed and put on hold. The State Government had earlier extended the deadline several times to install HSRP number plates. According to rep ...Read More >
Mumbai traffic police are cracking down on the illegal use of VIP vehicle accessories, confiscating dome lights and sirens in a recent operation to combat vehicle impersonation. Key PointsMumbai traffic police seized 80 dome lights and 3 sirens from private vehicles posing as VIP vehicles.The 48-hour special drive targeted unauthorized use of red, blue, and yellow dome lights.Action was taken under the Motor Vehicles Act against drivers and owners of vehicles with illegal VIP equipment.The Regi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: The Mumbai Traffic Police have launched a special enforcement drive against the illegal use of dome lights (flashing beacons) on private and unauthorised vehicles across the city. Complaints over misuse of flashing lights In recent times, the traffic police have received multiple complaints about private vehicle owners and unauthorised individuals installing red, blue, or yellow flashing dome lights on their vehicles. Such lights are typically reserved for emergency and author ...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 >
Maharashtra: Autorickshaw services across the state are likely to face disruptions on April 8, as auto unions have called for a 'morcha' at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) premises. In Mumbai, the main protest is set to take place outside the Andheri RTO. Commuters who depend on autorickshaws for their morning commute to school or office are advised to plan ahead and make alternative travel arrangements. ALSO READ: Congress Unveils Assam Poll Manifest; 11 Key Focus Areas Include Governance ...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 >
Just a few days back, it was reported that Rohit Shetty modified 'at least two of his personal vehicles' and used police stickers without permission. Days after it was reported that Rohit Shetty has landed in legal trouble over alleged 'unauthorised' use of police stickers on his cars, the filmmaker's team has now clarified on the matter. On Wednesday, Shetty's spokesperson issued a statement and revealed that the stickers were placed on cars after the firing incident at the filmmaker's Mumbai ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: When a 50-year-old accountant from Nikol received a WhatsApp message from his employer containing 'RTO E-challan.apk' file, he thought it was an official message regarding a traffic memo and installed the file. The moment he entered his name and mobile number, he received a message about money being debited from his account. He immediately deleted the app, but it was already too late. Within 24 hours, he lost Rs 10.7 lakh to cybercriminals. The victim told Cybercrime police that he fr ...Read More >
Responding to a question raised by MLC Manisha Kayande during the ongoing Budget Session, Fadnavis said the Mumbai Traffic Police and Regional Transport Office (RTO) are taking action against motorists violating traffic rules under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. According to the Chief Minister, the Mumbai Traffic Police issued 20,38,440 e-challans in 2025 for various traffic offences across the city and its suburbs. Of these, illegal parking was the most common violation, with 10,46 ...Read More >
Rider Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop out, was arrested on Sunday Thane: A Rapido bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1000 from her, a police official said on Monday. Rider Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop out, was arrested on Sunday for the incident which took place on Saturday, Mahatma Phule police station senior inspector Baliramsingh Pardeshi said. "The accused picked up the victim ...Read More >
Mangaluru/Gadag: Emails claiming that explosives had been planted at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Mangaluru and the Deputy Commissioner's office in Gadag were received by the respective offices on Monday, but both were later found to be hoaxes, police said.Giving details Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy said that following the threat mail, police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) were rushed to the spot. The premises were thoroughly searched, but no ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Mangaluru was subjected to a bomb threat delivered via email, prompting heightened security protocols and a comprehensive investigation on Monday. The RTO, situated in proximity to Nehru Maidan, received the threatening email on its official email address late Sunday night. The communication, purportedly sent by unidentified individuals, warned of explosive devices allegedly planted at five unspecified locations. Authorities at the RTO became aw ...Read More >
India is spearheading the global Return-to-Office (RTO) movement by a significant margin. According to the JLL Workplace Preference Barometer 2025 report, 82% of Indian employees are subject to work-from-office mandates, with the majority (eight in 10) expressing positive sentiment toward RTO policies. The leading sectors driving RTO adoption are technology companies, Banking, Services & Financial Institutions (BSFI), and the education sector. Indian corporates have cracked the code on workpla ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Jaipur Regional Transport Office (RTO) Saturday started a week-long inspection of long-distance buses following the bus fire on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway which claimed 26 lives recently. Jaipur RTO-I has formed an expert committee to carry out these inspections."We are focusing on three things during this inspection. First, we are checking whether these buses have valid permits and other necessary clearances. Second, we are ensuring these buses do not use fake chassis or registration ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In the wake of the Kurnool bus tragedy that claimed 19 lives, the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department launched a massive statewide enforcement drive on Sunday to curb violations by private travel operators. The special operation, conducted across all districts, led to 361 cases being booked for various offences, while 40 private buses were seized for serious irregularities. The move follows the fatal accident near Chinnatekuru in Kurnool district, where a sleeper bus of Vemuri Kaver ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Alerted by the private bus fire accident which claimed 19 lives on Friday in Kurnool district, the Telangana Road Transport Authority (RTA) and Hyderabad traffic police on Saturday conducted surprise inspections across the city and seized private travel buses for not adhering to the safety norms. Officials said that several violations were detected during the inspections and hefty penalties were imposed on private travel buses operating on long distance routes. Officials said that sl ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Jaipur Regional Transport Office (RTO) Saturday started a week-long inspection of long-distance buses following the bus fire on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway which claimed 26 lives recently. Jaipur RTO-I has formed an expert committee to carry out these inspections."We are focusing on three things during this inspection. First, we are checking whether these buses have valid permits and other necessary clearances. Second, we are ensuring these buses do not use fake chassis or registration ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Kaveri Travels sleeper bus involved in Friday's tragic accident had a troubling record, racking up 16 traffic violations in Telangana, with fines totalling Rs 23,000, despite holding valid fitness, permit and insurance documents, officials said. Records reveal that the seven-year-old Scania bus (registration number DD01N9490) was registered under the Rayagada Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Odisha on August 8, 2018. The vehicle carried a base tourist permit issued by Odisha a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deepavali nights were anything but quiet. Bengaluru recorded night-time noise levels touching 90 decibels in several areas -- nearly double the permissible limit, according to a report by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).Noise levels spiked across residential neighbourhoods, revealing the city's festive soundscape remains far from compliant. Manual-monitoring stations recorded the highest night-time noise level at Sarjapur (90dB), followed by Indiranagar (73dB), Peenya ...Read More >
Pune: The civic body's plan to set up 82 public charging points in different parts of the city remains incomplete after two years. This is despite the fact that among all cities in Maharashtra, EV registrations in the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) are the highest, standing at a little over 96,000. Under PCMC, more than 52,000 EVs are registered.Manisha Shekatkar, head of the PMC electrical department, said that till date, only 44 charging points have been set up. "We are facing some issue ...Read More >
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