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HYDERABAD: A major fire broke out at a waste management company in the Pashamylaram industrial area on Sunday morning. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Following the incident, which happened around 8 am, five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze."Company staff said that sparks had emerged while the material was being unloaded. Prima facie, the fire appears to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but the actual cause is still unknown. A lorry an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha, an umbrella body representing drivers of commercial vehicles including buses and trucks, on Sunday called off its five-day-long 'cease work' protest across the state. The strike, which began on July 8, was launched in support of several demands, including the introduction of a pension scheme, provision of rest sheds, and broader welfare measures for commercial vehicle drivers. Announcing the decision to withdraw the agitation, the association's stat ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 11: Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a high-level security review meeting in South Kashmir to assess the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Mattoo, SSPs of South Kashmir districts, and senior officers from the Indian Army, CRPF and BSF. Addressing the meeting, the DGP lauded the dedication of all security forces in ensuring the safe conduct of the Yatra. He stressed the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday launched the first scheme to provide customer facing incentives on purchase of electric trucks of up to Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle as part of govt's PM E-DRIVE initiative, which has earmarked Rs 500 crore for electric trucks out of its Rs 10,900 crore outlay.Industries including ports, logistics, cement and steel will be the key beneficiaries of the scheme, which envisages support of up to 5,600 electric trucks."Diesel trucks, though constituting ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, has announced a pioneering scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Indian government is extending direct support specifically for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country's ...Read More >
Union Heavy Industries & Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Government of India is extending direct support for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country's transition to clean, efficient, and sustainable freight mobility. Advertisement Highlighting the significance of the scheme, Mr Kumaraswamy stated, "Diesel trucks, tho ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre on Friday launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, with the maximum incentive set at Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle. This marks the first time the government is extending direct support for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country's transition to clean, efficient and sustainable freight mobility. The scheme is expected to support the deployment of approximatel ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As a potential crisis in the supply of essential commodities, including petroleum, looms large over the State due to the ongoing drivers' strike, the Odisha government has formed a dedicated task force to deal with the logistical challenges and ensure the smooth movement of fuel and other critical goods throughout the State. However, most of the buses and trucks remained off the roads across the State on the third day of the strike by the Odisha Drivers' Association on Thursday. Th ...Read More >
Chennai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three men died after a container truck and a pipe-laden lorry collided on the Madurai-Thoothukudi National Highway near Palayampatti junction, located in Aruppukottai, on Thursday. According to police sources, the accident occurred when a heavily loaded lorry, carrying large pipes, swerved out of control and collided with an oncoming container truck. The deceased were identified as S. Muthuraj (25) from Watrap in Virudhunagar district, and P. Jayamurugan (50) f ...Read More >
Gurugram road cave-in: The incident, which has gone viral on social media, happened after an intense spell of rain caused a portion of the road to collapse, severely impacting traffic. A truck loaded with beer bottles has remained trapped in a deep ditch on Gurugram's Southern Peripheral Road since late Wednesday night, after a section of the road suddenly caved in during heavy rains, The Times of India reported. The incident, which has gone viral on social media, happened after an intense spe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat Vadodara on Wednesday, which claimed 15 lives, should be thoroughly investigated, even as rescue operations continue for the second day. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are carrying out the search and rescue operations. It is extremely unfortunate... Such incidents should be thoroughly investigated, ...Read More >
Padra, July 10: The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has climbed to 15 with the recovery of three more bodies, an official said on Thursday. The official further informed that rescue operations are underway as four people remain missing. A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed a day ago and fell into the Mahisagar river below. Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya told reporters, "The death toll stands at 15 now with recovery ...Read More >
Vadodara, Jul 09 (ANI): Rescue operations underway after the Gambhira bridge on the Mahisagar river, connecting Vadodara and Anand, collapses in Padra, on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab) National::ANI Video Grab The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has climbed to 15 with the recovery of three more bodies, an official said on Thursday. The official further informed that rescue operations are underway as four people remain missing. A section of the Gambhira ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 2025: As Odisha welcomed millions of visitors for Ratha Yatra 2025, Coca-Cola India, in partnership with its bottling operations, ensured access to refreshment and hydration for those attending one of India's largest cultural festivals. The company's on-ground presence made chilled beverages easily accessible across Puri, while supporting the local economy. To make this possible, the company ensured availability of beverages through a strong retail and distribution network acros ...Read More >
Vadodara: At least eleven people have died, and nine others have been rescued so far as five vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district, after a major chunk of the Gambhira Bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed, authorities said. Five vehicles -- two trucks, two vans and an autorickshaw -- fell into the river after the bridge collapsed, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the victims and ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 10 (ANI): Tensions flared in Kolkata's New Alipore after truck owners' association accused the police of vandalizing at least 30 trucks over a parking issue without any prior notice. Kolkata Police said that three personnel were suspended in this case. Pankaj Kumar, head of the Alipore Truck Owners Association, stated that no prior notice was issued by the police regarding this matter. 'This has been done by New Alipore Police. We received a call yesterday ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 10 (ANI): Tensions flared in Kolkata New Alipore after truck owners association accused the police of vandalizing at least 30 trucks over a parking issue without any prior notice. Kolkata Police said that three personnel were suspended in this case. Pankaj Kumar, head of the Alipore Truck Owners Association, stated that no prior notice was issued by the police regarding this matter. This has been done by New Alipore Police. We received a call yesterday and ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large-scale state-level mock exercise simulating flood and landslide scenarios was successfully conducted across Tripura with special emphasis on West Tripura District by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate (DM) of West Tripura, addressed the media following the drill, and highlighted that rescue operations were carried out simu ...Read More >
Vadodara: At least 13 people, including two children, were killed when six vehicles fell into the Mahi river after a portion of a 40-year-old dilapidated bridge's deck collapsed near Mujpur village, 27 km from Vadodara city, on Wednesday.At around 7:30 am, a 15 to 20-metre central portion of the 830-m-long bridge collapsed, sending three trucks, a pick-up van, an auto-rickshaw, and a seven-seater vehicle plummeting nearly 50 to 60 feet into the river.Concerns over the crumbling condition of the ...Read More >
VADODARA: At least 13 people, including two children, died Wednesday morning when six vehicles plunged 50 to 60 feet into Mahi river after a key section of a 39-year-old bridge caved in near Mujpur village, 27km from Vadodara.The collapse reignited memories of the Morbi tragedy in Oct 2022, when a 19th-century suspension bridge gave way after renovation, killing 135 and injuring 56. Investigations blamed shoddy repairs and rushed timelines.Built in 1986, the bridge near Mujpur links central Guja ...Read More >
Vadodara: At least nine people lost their lives after the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand districts of Gujarat collapsed on Wednesday, July 9. Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River. However, a tanker had a close shave as it stopped just at the edge of the broken bridge. A video of the tanker hanging in the middle of the broken bridge surfaced online. In the video, it could be seen that a slab of the Gambhira bridge fell into the river. The front part of the vehicle was ...Read More >
Gujarat Bridge Collapse LIVE updates: The police stated that nine bodies have been recovered so far, and nine-10 people were rescued. They also expect that the death toll could rise as the rescue and search operations continue. Gujarat Bridge Collapse LIVE updates: At least nine people were killed on Wednesday in Gujarat's Vadodara district, after a five vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River during the morning rush hour due to the collapse of a portion of a bridge at Padra. According to th ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The retail asset securitisation market in India has shown steady growth in the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, with a total transaction volume of Rs 52,000 crore, a new report said on Wednesday. This includes both pass-through certificate (PTC) issuances and direct assignment (DA) transactions, according to CareEdge Ratings report. The volume represents a 6 per cent growth over the same period previous year. Despite this, the market's stability is a positive sig ...Read More >
Anand: The 45-year-old Gambhira Bridge over the Mahisagar River in Padra taluka collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday, plunging four vehicles -- including two trucks, a Bolero jeep, and an Eco car -- into the river. The collapse has left Nine people dead, including a child, and cut off vital connectivity between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra. The incident occurred on Wedneday morning, sending shockwaves through the nearby villages, especially Mujpur. Locals rushed to the scene to assist in ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Upset over non-payment of long pending transport bills, the State Ration Foodgrains Wholesale and Retail Transporters Association has launched an indefinite stir from Monday demanding immediate clearance of pending payments. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, the Association President G.R. Shanmugappa said that the State Government has not paid transport bills to the tune of Rs. 260 crore for transportation of rice under Anna Bhagya scheme from February to June and bills perta ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 8 (PTI) The Karnataka government has said that it has approved the release of Rs 244.10 crore to cover additional expenses such as wholesale and retail margins and transportation charges under the Annabhagya scheme for the months of February to May, 2025. This fund allocation comes in addition to a previously released grant of Rs 2,082.99 crore, which was meant for the purchase of an extra five kg of rice per beneficiary and other related costs for the four-month period, a govern ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 5: The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) will soon commence the repairing work of a dilapidated portion of National Highway-6/306, the primary lifeline of Mizoram. NHIDCL general manager Binod Kr Srivastava, on Saturday, said that company officials in the state met higher authorities at its headquarters in New Delhi during the day. The authorities concerned instructed the Mizoram NHIDCL officials to take over the Bilkhawthlir-Kolasib and ...Read More >
India has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on selected U.S. products in response to safeguard duties levied by Washington on Indian automobile parts and vehicles. The proposed measures, circulated by the WTO on Friday (July 4, 2025), are aimed at countering a 25% tariff hike by the United States, which India claims violates global trade norms. According to India's formal communication to the WTO's Council for Trade in Goods, the retaliatory d ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 4: India's mining and construction equipment sector is poised for significant growth, projected to expand from $16 billion to $45 billion by 2030*. To support this surge, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today launched the all-new BharatBenz Construction and Mining range comprising of their HX and Torqshift series models. This heavy-duty truck series directly addresses the critical need for rel ...Read More >
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