The Times of India

The Supreme Court has proposed a series of measures to curb the growing number of uninsured vehicles on Indian roads, including linking fuel supply at petrol pumps to a vehicle's insurance status. The court also directed greater use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and digital verification systems to identify uninsured vehicles and issue e-challans. Noting that nearly 56% of registered vehicles lack valid insurance, the bench said stricter enforcement is necessary to protect

A Delhi woman has alleged that an auto driver watched explicit content and behaved inappropriately while she was travelling in the vehicle.In a video shared online, she said another woman at a traffic signal alerted her to the driver's actions. She later confronted the driver after reaching her destination. The incident has reignited concerns over women's safety during app-based rides.

Chinese automakers including Geely, Leapmotor, SAIC and BAIC are rapidly expanding manufacturing in Spain through partnerships and new plants. Supporters say the investments will revive Europe's struggling auto industry, while critics warn they could give China long-term control over Europe's automotive market.#China #Europe #EV #Geely #Ford #Spain #ElectricVehicles #AutoIndustry #BusinessNews #DW

The road transport ministry proposes changes to emission compliance testing for vehicle manufacturers. New passenger cars and two-wheelers will undergo annual testing for three years after approval. Larger vehicles will continue with annual emission compliance testing. Existing models will see testing frequency reduced to once every three years. This move aims to reduce compliance burdens and improve ease of doing business.

CNG and LPG autos emitting thick smoke due to poor maintenance, worn-out engines and illegal use of domestic cylinders

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Chaayos fifty thousand rupees for automatically adding service charges. This consumer watchdog ruled that restaurants cannot force customers to pay voluntary tips. Chaayos must refund the collected service charge to the complainant. The company also needs to remove default service charges from all its billing systems. This order reinforces that service charges are optional and not mandatory.

Attorney Ben Crump unveiled preliminary findings from an independent autopsy into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells during a news conference at the NAACP National Convention in Chicago.Joined by Wells' parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, Crump said forensic pathologist Dr. Roger Mitchell conducted the independent examination after the teen's body was released following the initial autopsy. According to the preliminary report, the cause and manner of Wells' death remain undetermined, with D

Jammu And Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah took an auto-rickshaw on Monday to reach Prithviraj Road, the new venue of the #NationalConference's (NC) protest demanding the restoration of statehood for the state, after traffic restrictions and security arrangements around Jantar Mantar disrupted movement.

The Indian team management and selectors had initially considered giving Yashasvi Jaiswal a full series in England but opted to persist with Rohit Sharma, hoping he would rediscover his form. Sources indicate that both the selection committee and team management have conveyed their views on Rohit's future to the BCCI. It remains to be seen whether the board's leadership or the selectors will now initiate discussions with him.

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarification on E20 fuel. He wants written assurance regarding mileage and engine safety impacts on vehicles. This follows conflicting statements from company representatives and owner's manuals. Kejriwal also plans to urge the Prime Minister to make E20 fuel optional. Consumers should have choices for different fuel variants at petrol pumps.

A woman gave birth to quadruplets in an auto-rickshaw while en route to a hospital. All four newborns tragically died shortly after their premature birth. The family alleges that an ambulance delay hindered timely medical care for the infants. Health officials stated the babies died due to prematurity and underdeveloped conditions. The mother is now out of danger and recovering at a health center.

Amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Mumbai Police personnel came to the aid of a stranded auto-rickshaw, helping ensure the safety of commuters and motorists

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claiming their public statements on E20 fuel were inconsistent with the guidance provided in their vehicle owner manuals. He also questioned whether the companies would compensate customers if E20 fuel caused damage to vehicle components.