Bundled vs standalone travel insurance: Which works best for your trip? Comparing costs, coverage, and claimsSince both serve specific purposes and needs, pick the one that suits your travel itinerary and circumstances
11 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Tanur boat accident: Justice V K Mohanan Commission submits final report with safety recommendationsThe Justice V K Mohanan Commission of Inquiry has completed its investigation into the 2023 Tanur boat accident. The commission submitted i...
02 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Driver’s licence valid 30 days after expiry: Punjab & Haryana HC says insurer must pay compensation for accidentThe Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a driving license remains valid for 30 days post-expiration under the Motor Vehicle Act. This ...
20 Dec, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
Six killed in fire accident at cracker manufacturing unit in Andhra PradeshA devastating fire at a licensed crackers manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh's Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district claimed six lives and in...
08 Oct, 2025, 04.51 PM IST
Repeat offenders beware: Three or more violations & you could lose your driving license in DelhiDelhi may soon implement stricter traffic regulations, penalizing habitual traffic offenders with license cancellation. Approximately 178,0...
11 Mar, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
When will your insurer not cover claims under your third-party motor insurance?Driving in India without third-party (TP) insurance is illegal and can result in financial burdens if caught without a valid policy. Howeve...
10 Jan, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
Person holding LMV driving licence can also drive transport vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding 7,500 kg: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that individuals with a light motor vehicle (LMV) driving license can operate transport vehicles weighing up to...
06 Nov, 2024, 07.21 PM IST
Supreme Court rules that LMV licence holders can drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kgThe Supreme Court ruled in favour of commercial vehicle drivers. Drivers with a light motor vehicle licence can now drive transport vehicle...
06 Nov, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
Gurgaon Biker Death: SUV driver was not only on wrong side, but also without a licenceDetails have emerged about a fatal accident in Gurgaon where a biker died after colliding with an SUV driven on the wrong side. The SUV dri...
21 Sep, 2024, 11.48 AM IST
How to survive a car accident: Here are some essential steps that can make a big difference between life and deathKnowing how to respond to a car accident is crucial for ensuring safety. staying calm and taking decisive actions after a car crash can sig...
27 Aug, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
Tribunal cuts victim's compensation by 30 per cent for not wearing helmet at the time of accidentA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal reduced compensation by 30% for a man's fatal motorcycle accident after he wasn't wearing a helmet at the ...
16 Aug, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
Courts empowered to award more compensation than claimed: Madras High CourtThe judge was allowing an appeal from the family members of one Manjunathan (35), who was killed in a road accident on August 6, 2018, invo...
29 May, 2021, 06.39 PM IST
Five months since new Motor Vehicles Act, road accidents come down by 10%Since the passage of the amended Motor Vehicles Act five months ago, the cases of road accidents have reduced by ten percent in India as in...
16 Mar, 2020, 06.05 PM IST
Can’t deny insurance claim over driver’s fake licence: Supreme CourtThe SC said wilful breach of the conditions of the insurance policy should be established to deny claim to the insured.
05 Mar, 2020, 10.32 AM IST
Motor vehicles bill passes Lok Sabha test: Heavy fine for violations, heat on auto firmsThe bill seeks to "save lives" by ushering in radical reforms in the motor vehicles law to slap heavy penalty on traffic violators.
10 Apr, 2017, 06.18 PM IST
- 'Claim investigator can't declare driving license to be fake'
An insurance claim investigator cannot declare unilaterally a driving licence to be fake without any corroborating report from the transpor...
20 Jun, 2012, 02.21 PM IST
- Owner's duty to ensure that driver has a valid license: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is the duty of the owner of the vehicle to ensure that the driver has a valid driving license.
23 Mar, 2008, 02.13 PM IST