A fraudulent vehicle insurance policies and government documents racket was unearthed by the Shamshabad Special Operations Team (SOT) on Friday (January 17). Three men—Md Awyes (38), Buneti Shravan Kumar Goud (41), both working as Regional Transport Authority (RTA) agents, and Morsu Shiva Kumar (33)—were arrested. Ten others involved in the racket remain at large. The … Read more
A poll flying squad seized ₹17 lakh unaccounted cash from a vehicle in Ulhasnagar in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Thursday (October 31, 2024), an official said. The seizure was made by flying squad number 6, operating in Ulhasnagar Assembly constituency, between Kalyan and Murbad at 2 a.m., he said. “The driver could not give a … Read more
A 26-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by three men in Greater Noida after an argument at a CNG pump over who would get their vehicle refuelled first, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday night and two of the three accused were arrested, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) … Read more
Selling your old car can be a strategic process involving preparation, presentation, and negotiation. Whether you are parting ways with a beloved car or looking to upgrade, maximising its value requires a thoughtful approach. From meticulous maintenance to smart listing strategies, several key steps must be considered. Nitin Chadha, Senior Vice President, ACKO Drive, … Read more
Intensified vehicle checks at Tamil Nadu’s border with Karnataka at three places in Erode district continued for the third consecutive day, to prevent suspected Maoists from escaping. A Kerala police special forces Thunderbolt team exchanged fire with suspected Maoists in the Uruppumkutty forest in Karikkottakary, in Kerala on November 13, after which five suspected Maoists escaped into the forest area. Of the five, A. … Read more
Most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru on September 11 in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. It is estimated that around 7 lakh transport vehicles operated by private persons or companies, that are part of 32 unions, will stay off the roads today across … Read more
A contract vehicle of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) was charged a fine of ₹25,000 by the Motor Vehicles department (MVD) recently. The fine was slapped on charges of driving the vehicle without valid insurance, a fitness certificate, and carrying a projected load (a pole) beyond the length of the vehicle. The challan was … Read more
Flames and smoke billow out from the bus after it caught fire in Buldhana on July 1, 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI Some of the survivors of the ill-fated bus that caught fire and led to the death of 26 passengers in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district on July 1 said they managed to come out of … Read more
Fire broke out at the leather wastage godown near Ambur in Tirupattur on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A fire broke out at a leather and steel waste godown at Oomerabad village near Ambur town in Tirupattur district on Wednesday. It destroyed goods worth lakhs of rupees. The police said an electrical short circuit could … Read more
Dense fog engulfed large swathes of north India reeling under intense cold as visibility reduced significantly, disrupting rail services and causing a vehicle pile-up in Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. The harshest winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ also set in Kashmir, freezing fringes of many water-bodies. At least 11 people were injured in the pile-up involving several vehicles … Read more