Flight delay rule change: Will your airline still offer a refund if your flight is canceled? Here's how it will affect meal and hotel assistanceA delayed flight can become expensive when an overnight stay enters the picture. A postponed DOT rule could affect how airlines classify di...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Six Flags Goliath roller coaster liability: Could Six Flags face liability after the death of a teacher? Experts weigh-inHassan Kariem died after an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Investigators are examining safety protocols,...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
North Carolina collected about $2 million in ferry fares but spent $1.4 million collecting them; a new state law requires tolls on all ferry routesThe ferry system in North Carolina is vital for community connectivity and goods transportation, but it is currently facing significant fin...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari looks to Japan for better roads in India: From advanced construction technology to safer tunnels and bridges, here's what was discussedIndia and Japan discussed strengthening cooperation in road infrastructure during the 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group o...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Bombay HC says ban on firecrackers on roads applicable throughout yearAhead of Diwali, the Bombay High Court has extended its firecracker ban to public roads year-round. The court emphasized the harmful effect...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
In 1986, Illinois rebuilt 4.14 miles of I-57 using recycled concrete; 20 years later, load transfer efficiency across transverse cracks still averaged over 90%In the 1980s, the Illinois Department of Transportation pioneered a project that involved recycling roadway concrete into new pavement. Aft...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives di...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Wife proves husband's incapacity, wins divorce and Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance: Kerala HC Order explainedWife wins divorce and Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance after proving husband is incapacitated from having physical relationship; Kerala HC ord...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Power grid emergency declared in 13 US states, including New Jersey, to prevent blackouts - Check out the reason, dates and full list of affected areasA federal power grid emergency order was issued for 13 states and Washington, DC. This directive aims to address rising electricity demand ...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Sarawak uses nearly 400 kg of plastic waste to build its first green asphalt roadSarawak has built a 100-metre green asphalt road at the CENTEXS Lawas campus using nearly 400 kg of plastic waste collected across Malaysia...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
US declares power grid emergency across 13 states: What it means for residentsUS Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to PJM Interconnection to maintain grid stability. This directive allows ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
GST reforms: No tax on toll collection by highway concessionaires; road maintenance tax liability clarifiedThe GST Council has clarified that highway concessionaires collecting exempt tolls will face no GST liability on the toll collection right,...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Highway projects get three more months of bitumen, diesel cost escalation cover amid West Asia crisisThe ministry of road transport and highways is extending the cost compensation for bitumen and diesel. This extension will apply to project...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Husband earns Rs 1.5 lakh monthly but wife gets no maintenance; Allahabad HC explains when a wife can be denied supportWife refused to return to matrimonial home after Raksha Bandhan, sought maintenance citing husband’s Rs 1.5 lakh salary; Allahabad HC rejec...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Most US roads are built with a slight sideways tilt that drivers barely notice: About a 2% cross slope helps rainwater run off instead of pooling on the pavementRoadways are engineered with a gentle slope of around 2% to enhance rainwater drainage effectively. This slight tilt not only reduces the r...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
India has a 1% GDP opportunity. It’s hiding in plain sightIndia could unlock a 1% GDP opportunity by reducing productivity losses from equipment breakdowns, unplanned downtime and inefficient asset...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Delhi MCD anti-pollution plan: Civic body unveils plans to tackle yearly winter pollution this yearDelhi MCD has unveiled a winter anti-pollution plan focused on reducing road dust and other local pollution sources. The civic body will us...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST