India's car safety testing won't depend on cars alone: Nitin GadkariIndia plans Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027, expanding safety assessments. A points-based system for drivers aims to change behavior and ...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says private two-wheeler owners allowed to operate bike taxis, asks states to permit themUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged state governments to permit bike taxis for private two-wheeler owners, saying the mov...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Delhi’s roads take a beating this monsoon, with potholes and damaged stretches across key routesDelhi's roads show monsoon damage with potholes and broken surfaces. Poor drainage exacerbates water accumulation, weakening the bituminous...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Government to pilot disaster communication network in OctoberField trials for India's Public Protection and Disaster Relief network will begin in October. This network aims to ensure communication con...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Your car headrest is a safety restraint, not mainly a pillow; NHTSA tests front restraints to a maximum 55 mm backset and requires them to withstand 890 newtons for 5 secondsCar headrests serve as essential safety components designed to protect against neck injuries. They are not merely comfort features; regulat...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Dahi Handi 2026 Mumbai: Date, time, celebration venues, alternate routes and moreDahi Handi 2026 Mumbai: Check Dahi Handi date, timings: Dahi Handi 2026 will be celebrated across Mumbai and the wider metropolitan region ...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Bengaluru Metro’s 7.5 km Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere pink line stretch likely to open this monthThe Kalenga Agrahara-Tavarekere Metro stretch is set to open soon. This section is part of the larger Pink Line connecting south Bengaluru....
02 Sep, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Bengaluru flyovers restrictions: Check new rules for two-wheelers, autos and goods vehiclesBengaluru flyover restrictions: Bengaluru traffic police will restrict vehicles on airport and electronics city elevated corridors. Two-whe...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
From ₹549 horse riding to ₹3,200 golf: Gurgaon resident says city has waterlogging, traffic and bad air, but offers a side most don’t know aboutGurgaon is often criticised for its traffic, waterlogging and air pollution, but a viral social media post has highlighted another side of ...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Tornado weather tears through Capital Region, toppling trees and shutting down county fairA powerful storm swept through New York's Capital Region on Thursday. Downed trees and scattered debris caused significant disruptions in s...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
That tiny plastic button on your seat belt isn’t decoration; it stops the metal latch plate from sliding down the strap when you unbuckleA cleverly designed small plastic button on seatbelts plays a crucial role in vehicle safety, preventing the metal buckle from dropping out...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Trump’s Marine One chopper nearly hit a jet after White House construction caused radio glitchConstruction of a new White House helipad contributed to radio communication failures that prevented air traffic controllers from hearing M...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
School buses aren't yellow by accident: 44 standards came from a seven-day 1939 Columbia conference, and the color stimulates two types of cone cellsA 1939 meeting established the distinctive school bus yellow color for national transportation standards. This specific shade, National Sch...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.30 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
3,400 kiss marks in four hours: Girlfriend covers Gwalior man's car in lipstick, then cops show up with ₹5,500 fine and a car washA viral car makeover in Gwalior has landed its owner in trouble after his girlfriend covered the vehicle with around 3,400 lipstick kiss ma...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST