Major Road Safety Push: Repeat Traffic Offenders May Need Fresh Driving Test
New Delhi, July 6: The Centre has proposed significant amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act aimed at strengthening road safety enforcement, improving driver accountability, and ensuring faster relief for road accident victims. Under the proposed…
Landslide Blocks Mumbai-Bound Lane on Mumbai–Pune Expressway Near Khandala
July 6: A landslide disrupted traffic on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway on Monday after debris blocked the Mumbai-bound lane near Khandala following heavy rainfall in the region. According to initial reports, soil and rocks slid onto the roadway…
PM Modi Embarks on Three-Nation Visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his upcoming visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand will strengthen India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision, and commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. In his…
Free Bus Travel Scheme in Tamil Nadu May Be Expanded to Cover 28 Lakh More Women
Chennai, July 6: The Tamil Nadu government is reviewing plans to expand its free bus travel scheme for women, with an estimated 28 lakh additional beneficiaries expected to be included if the proposed extension is implemented. The initiative, which…
Rain Havoc in Maharashtra; Mumbai Advises Work From Home Amid Disruptions
Mumbai, July 6: Heavy rainfall continued to affect Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra on Monday, leading to widespread disruption in transport, traffic movement, and daily routines across the region. In view of waterlogging, slow traffic, and…
15 India-bound fertiliser ships cross Strait of Hormuz safely, stocks set to rise
July 6: Fifteen India-bound ships carrying fertilisers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over supply disruptions and improving domestic availability. The vessels were part of shipments earlier delayed due to geopolitical tensions…
Over 20 Lakh Names Omitted from Odisha Draft Electoral Roll After SIR Exercise
Bhubaneswar, July 6 ((UDN): More than 20 lakh names have been omitted from Odisha’s draft electoral roll following the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), resulting in a significant reduction in the state’s…
Flood Alert Issued as Water Levels Rise in Mahanadi, Bansadhara and Baitarani Rivers
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): The Odisha Government has intensified flood monitoring measures as water levels continue to rise in the Mahanadi, Bansadhara and Baitarani rivers following incessant rainfall across the state and heavy inflows from upstream…
Global Oil Prices Dip as OPEC Boosts Production for August
New Delhi, July 6: Global crude oil prices declined by up to 1 per cent in early trade after OPEC+ members agreed to increase production targets for August, adding fresh supply expectations to an already cautious market. The decision by the oil-producing…
Another Young IPS Officer Quits Service: Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena Latest in Series of High-Profile Resignations
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): The resignation of Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena has drawn significant attention, making him one of the latest young Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to step away from the force in recent…