Delhi pollution rules: What changes from October 1 as new rules impact private cars, buses, delivery fleets & school transportDelhi winter plan: Delhi is poised to introduce stricter vehicle regulations aimed at reducing winter pollution levels. This includes banni...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Unpaid traffic challan? Your electricity bill could soon come into picture: Supreme Court suggests new recovery mechanism for Rs 20,000 crore duesTraffic challan recovery: Supreme Court has suggested linking unpaid traffic e-challans to electricity bills as a possible way to recover n...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
US fuel economy standards: Trump admin set to roll out new regime for cars, light trucksThe Trump administration is set to announce relaxed fuel economy standards affecting gasoline cars and light trucks. These changes aim to l...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Gurugram traffic police issue 6,231 challans worth ₹1.24 cr in AugustGurugram Traffic Police issued 6,231 fines for overspeeding during August. These violations resulted in penalties totaling approximately Rs...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website showsIran has expanded its list of vessels prohibited from navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz, now including eleven additional ships. The...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Your traffic challan stuck for months? Delhi may soon offer an easy way to clear itDelhi is considering empowering nearly 700 officials to dispose of traffic challans as part of an effort to tackle a backlog of more than f...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Tinted glass, loud exhausts, lipstick marks: What counts as an illegal car modification in IndiaVehicle owners in India cannot alter a car's appearance or specifications without prior permission, according to Delhi Traffic Police, whic...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalationIran has blacklisted forty-five tankers for violating its Strait of Hormuz transit rules. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced these...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
China's robot traffic cops cannot fine but will politely ask you to wear helmet instead; built to work without any break, they can spot violations through rush hour and poor weatherChina's traffic robot cops cannot fine or arrest violators but issue polite warnings instead, and are built to work through rush hour, poor...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
How to take joy out of jumping red lightsPrepaid fines could make traffic violators think twice - and let the state, Kautilya-style, collect its dues in a gentle manner.
16 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: Two-way freedomA politician highlights freedom of speech during a parade. Students discover chaos when granted complete freedom in class. An employee seek...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
What actually happens when you ignore a traffic challan in IndiaIgnoring traffic challans in India leads to escalating consequences. Unpaid fines remain on record and may attract additional penalties. Ca...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbanceA visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected w...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
‘Rs 1.5 lakh challan after a year?’ Indian tourist left shocked as Switzerland trip turns costly months laterAn Indian tourist faced surprise and confusion after receiving a hefty traffic fine from Switzerland. The penalty arrived almost a year aft...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Karnataka new traffic rule: Get ready to pay Rs 1,000 traffic fine if you don't have thisVehicle owners in Karnataka without High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) will face penalties starting early October. Despite multiple e...
20 Sep, 2024, 01.00 PM IST
On-the-spot fines now in force, Delhi's driving habits may change at lastTill now, Delhi Police was issuing just 5000-7000 challans per week due to the limited capacity of courts. The new provision may prompt Del...
15 Mar, 2020, 01.24 PM IST