Next bullet train at 350 kmph: Railway Minister Ashwini VaishnawIndia's next bullet train will reach speeds of 350 kmph. Design work starts in six months. Indian Railways will also boost domestic cargo m...
20 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
'Better to ally with me': PM Modi's jovial dig as CM Reddy seeks support for Telangana 'like Manmohan Singh did for Gujarat'Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong political pitch to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, saying he was ready to ex...
10 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.36 PM 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
In Mothabari, NIA crackdown triggers an unintended electoral exodusMen are fleeing villages in Malda fearing the National Investigation Agency. This exodus has created a 'ghost electorate' just before the B...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Parliament Watch: Social security coverage jumps to 64.3% in 2025India's social security coverage has seen a remarkable surge, reaching 64.3% in 2025. New safety mandates for heavy vehicles are set to be ...
13 Feb, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Sopping spree to boost state reforms: Centre outlays incentives via Rs 1.5 lakh cr scheme for FY26The central government is setting reform targets for states. These reforms span mining, urban development, road safety, and land reforms. S...
06 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Jharkhand government plans for tax on lands being used for commercial purposes: MinisterJharkhand's Revenue Minister Dipak Birua announces plans for a commercial tax on lands used commercially and emphasizes road safety educati...
11 Mar, 2025, 06.56 PM IST
Most road accidents happen in India due to small civil mistakes and no one is held accountable, says Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari attributes the high number of road accidents in India to defective road designs and faulty DPRs by engineers. ...
06 Mar, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Indian roads claim lives equivalent to Chandigarh's population in accidents, but penalties remain milder than murderIndia witnessed a high number of road accident deaths between 2014 and 2023. The number of deaths is more than the population of Chandigarh...
12 Nov, 2024, 01.18 PM IST
'Name & Shame parents of reckless drivers': Nitin Gadkari says more people die in road accidents than war and terrorUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari urges road safety reforms, highlighting the heavy toll of road accidents and advocating for holding guardians ...
29 Aug, 2024, 04.22 PM IST
Ensure Motor Bill passage in Parliament in Winter Session: NGOsOn August 16, the Bill was referred to the parliamentary standing committee (PSC) on transport, tourism and culture for its review and reco...
23 Sep, 2016, 06.32 PM IST
Bring Motor Bill before Parliament at the earliest: Parliamentary panelNitin Gadkari had earlier said that vested interests opposed to transparency and computerisation in the transport sector were against the n...
02 Dec, 2015, 05.00 PM IST
Mobile app soon to catch traffic violators: National Highways Authority of IndiaNHAI will soon launch a mobile application on which public can make complaints against those doing rash driving, breaching speed limit or i...
09 Oct, 2015, 03.42 PM IST
Rail Budget reformative, will change face of railways: Nitin GadkariWelcoming the announcement for a National Railways University, Smriti Irani said the budget has focused on the safety of women passengers.
26 Feb, 2015, 10.25 PM IST
Vehicle owners may have to pay higher premium for vehicles if they hire rash driversWhile at present the insurance is linked only to vehicles, under the new law it will be linked both to vehicle and record of its drivers.
10 Sep, 2014, 12.27 PM 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