Elon Musk expects widespread use in US of self-driving cars this yearElon Musk predicts a significant shift in transportation. He stated that self-driving cars without human oversight will become more common ...
18 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
11 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
“Syndicate raj grabbed tribal land”: Modi targets TMC in PuruliaIn Purulia, a major tribal-dominated district in the State, the PM said that the the agricultural infrastructure in West Bengal is under th...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
No jail for first-time traffic, pollution offences? Government proposes shift to finesThe Jan Vishwas Bill aims to decriminalize minor offenses. Jail terms for first-time road safety and pollution violations will be replaced ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Hopeful of Road Safety Bill passage in Monsoon Session: Nitin GadkariThe draft bill, as per officials, proposes hefty penalties including Rs 10,000 for drunk driving, Rs 2,000 for speeding and Rs 1,000 for no...
24 Jul, 2016, 04.15 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says non-passage of road safety bill 'biggest regret'The proposed law seeks to come down heavily on offenders and proposes penalties of up to Rs 3 lakh along with a minimum 7-year imprisonment...
22 May, 2016, 01.41 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says 'sorry' for rising road accidentsSaying "sorry" for high number of road accidents in the country, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said the government plans to introduce ...
04 Nov, 2015, 09.28 PM IST
Government plans safer roads with new department, authorityThe proposals are setting up of a separate department of transport and second an authority to deal with all issues relating to road and veh...
01 Nov, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
Vested interests opposing road safety bill: Union Minister Nitin GadkariGadkari said the proposed Act will not only computerise the entire system, eradicating corruption but is also designed to bring greater tra...
05 Oct, 2015, 03.06 PM IST
Road Safety Bill will not encroach upon rights of states: Nitin GadkariAs road crashes cause a loss of 3 per cent to GDP every year, the issue demanded an immediate solution and the Bill is a firm step towards ...
06 Feb, 2015, 05.47 AM IST
Government to take executive order route for road safety bodySources said the proposal to have Road Safety Authority will be taken to the Cabinet soon so that it can get hold of the issue.
22 Dec, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
Close down alcohol shops on sides of highways: Nitin GadkariRoad Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said alcohol shops on either side of highways should be closed.
18 Oct, 2014, 11.13 PM IST
Road safety bill should take care of drivers' working conditions: ExpertsRoad safety experts have now raised the demand of 'effective implementation of protecting the livelihood of drivers.'
07 Oct, 2014, 09.56 AM IST
- Revised road safety bill may be tabled in winter session of Parliament
The legislation was introduced in May 2010 and sought to create separate national and state boards to address road safety issues.
02 Apr, 2012, 02.33 AM IST
- Highway Ministry undecided over Road Safety Bill issue
The decision over long pending Road Safety Bill to bring reforms in the highways sector may get further delayed as consensus eludes the nod...
08 Nov, 2011, 05.03 PM IST