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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is proposing changes to the All India Tourist Vehicle (Permit) Rules 2023. According to the new draft, tourist vehicles will not be allowed to stay...
In a major enforcement drive, the Bhopal railway division has caught 1,746 people misusing train alarm chains over the first four months of the year. The initiative aims to reduce delays and protect...
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that Indian Railways is now using cutting-edge tools like AI, drones, and comprehensive CCTV networks to enhance security for trains and passengers. During a...
In a significant boost to public transport, Uttar Pradesh's cabinet has greenlit the redevelopment of 49 major UPSRTC bus stations. Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh revealed that these hubs will...
Tensions flaring in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through India's aviation sector, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to monitor developments round-the-clock. The fallout? A staggering...
In a bold move to curb illegal promotions, Mumbai police and railway officials arrested a key suspect pasting fake baba posters across vital transit areas. The February 18 bust at Re Road exposed a...
In a boost to India's rail modernization drive, Bhopal now houses a fully equipped railway control office. West Central Railway's General Manager Shobhana Bandyopadhyay cut the ribbon on Wednesday,...
The skies just got tougher for IndiGo. India's Civil Aviation Ministry has levied a substantial ₹22.20 crore fine on the low-cost carrier following revelations of serious regulatory breaches. This...
An Air India flight, AI188, en route from Toronto to Delhi, received a bomb threat on Thursday, prompting authorities to activate emergency protocols. The flight, carrying numerous passengers, landed...
An IndiGo flight en route from Kolkata to Srinagar executed a critical emergency landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, following the discovery of a fuel...
A dramatic incident unfolded at Farrukhabad Airport in Uttar Pradesh today when a private jet lost control during its takeoff roll. The aircraft veered sharply off the designated runway, eventually...
A sudden outbreak of smoke was reported in a sleeper coach of the Pushpak Express, en route from Lucknow to Mumbai, leading to initial reports of a fire. The incident occurred near Bhadli station,...
An IndiGo flight traveling from Lucknow to Delhi, carrying 151 passengers, including Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, experienced an aborted takeoff. The aircraft failed to lift off, resulting in the...
In a significant move to bolster passenger safety and security, the North Central Railway (NCR) is set to equip nearly 1,800 passenger coaches with advanced CCTV surveillance systems. The initiative...
Two Mumbai monorail trains experienced breakdowns on Tuesday evening amidst heavy rainfall, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. A total of 782 individuals were successfully evacuated. The first...
Air India Flight 504, en route from Kochi to Delhi, experienced a harrowing incident when it veered off the runway during an attempted takeoff. The event, which occurred on Sunday night shortly after...
An Air India flight originating from Kozhikode, Kerala, experienced a technical issue shortly after takeoff, necessitating a return to the airport. An alternate aircraft was swiftly arranged by the...
An Air India flight, originating from Hong Kong and destined for Delhi, experienced a fire incident shortly after landing at Delhi Airport on Tuesday. The airline confirmed that all passengers and...
SpiceJet has reported that some passengers are encountering difficulties reaching its customer care helpline due to technical problems. The airline is actively working to resolve the issues and...
In response to a recent tragedy in Mumbai where commuters fell from overcrowded trains, Indian Railways has announced plans to redesign its non-AC trains. The redesign will include automatically...
In response to a recent incident where four commuters tragically lost their lives after falling from overcrowded Mumbai local trains, Indian Railways has announced plans to redesign its non-AC...
Following a tragic incident in Mumbai where four commuters lost their lives after falling from overcrowded local trains, Indian Railways has announced a redesign of its non-AC trains. The revamped...
In response to a recent tragedy in Mumbai where four commuters died after falling from overcrowded local trains, Indian Railways has announced plans to redesign its non-AC trains. The redesign will...
The shadow of conflict in West Asia looms large over India's aviation sector, leading to the cancellation of thousands of flights. In a stark disclosure to Lok Sabha, Aviation Minister K. R. Naidu...
Emirates Airlines has implemented a ban on the use of power banks during flights. This decision has surprised many travelers who rely on power banks to charge their phones and other gadgets while in...
An American Airlines flight at Denver Airport was the scene of a dramatic evacuation on Saturday afternoon. A malfunction in the landing gear of the aircraft caused a fire, prompting the immediate...
In a significant move to bolster passenger safety, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a thorough security sweep at Lohardaga Railway Station on Wednesday. Acting on directives from Ranchi...
An alarming incident occurred near Jharkhand's Manohar pur Railway Station when the Duronto Express train faced a barrage of stones. Passengers were left shaken as the express train, a vital link...
Heavy passenger crowds are expected on trains every year during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath. A large number of people travel to their homes during the festivals. This time, the Railways has made...
A potential disaster was averted on Tuesday when smoke emerged from a coach of the Garib Rath train en route from Delhi to Ranchi. Passengers panicked as smoke billowed from coach G-5, prompting many...