Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Indian Railways approves Kavach deployment worth Rs 270 crore on 631 route kmsIndian Railways has approved the installation of Kavach, an indigenous automatic train protection system, on 631 route kilometers of East C...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Delhi govt to repair 2,000 potholes in special repair drive: PWD ministerDelhi's Public Works Department is launching a massive pothole repair mission this Sunday, aiming to fix over 2,000 road defects across the...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
'Thar repeller device': AI 'Thar Detector' goes viral for all the right (or wrong) reasons. Watch how it worksAn AI-powered device detecting Mahindra Thar SUVs in real-time has gone viral, transforming a common traffic complaint into an internet sen...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Goa received more than 46 lakh tourists in first five months of this yearGoa welcomed over 46.39 lakh tourists from January to May this year, a slight uptick attributed to enhanced connectivity and diverse experi...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidentsWaymo, a leading robotaxi company, has recalled almost 4,000 driverless cars. This action follows incidents where vehicles entered highway ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
School assembly news headlines for June 16: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayIndia and Slovakia elevate ties to a comprehensive partnership. A rival tutor accuses Khan Sir of murder. Delhi census Phase 1 records over...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Tesla presented misleading 'Full Self-Driving' safety data to European regulatorsIn a bold move to secure European approval for its Full Self-Driving technology, Tesla has shared crucial safety data with Swedish and Dutc...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbersNageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India's GDP estimates, stressing that GDP measurement is an estimate in eve...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Crashes with kangaroos and other wildlife are rising across Australia, and a 21% spike in claims reveals exactly when and where you're most at riskAnimal collisions on Australian regional roads are a growing crisis, with claims rising 21% in 2025. Kangaroos and wallabies are the primar...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Government scraps licensing rule for vehicle safety technologyIndia has taken a bold step by deregulating key radio frequencies, paving the way for innovative advancements in self-driving and collision...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
India clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deathsIndia has removed the licence requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band, paving the way for wider ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST