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  Modi govt announces 'Cashless Treatment Scheme' for road accident victims: Know all about it

  India | January 08, 2025 11:03 IST

  Cashless Treatment Scheme: The scheme will be implemented through an IT platform, combining the functionalities of the e-Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) application of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Transaction Management System of NHA.

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  Study warns cancer-causing chemicals detected in cars, poses health risk for drivers

  Health | May 09, 2024 10:52 IST

  This study serves as a wake-up call for both manufacturers and regulators. Safer alternatives to these potentially harmful flame retardants need to be explored and implemented to ensure the health and safety of drivers and passengers.

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  'Hit-and-run' law protest: Several petrol pumps jam packed as commuters fear supply shortage ahead

  India | January 02, 2024 12:34 IST

  A wave of protests swept through various states as the bus and truck drivers protested against the new provisions in the 'hit-and-run' law that provides for stringent punishment for the hit-and-run cases.

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  Drowsy drivers on UPSRTC buses will now be alarmed by a device

  India | July 13, 2019 10:45 IST

  In view of the rising number of bus accidents on highways, especially because of dozing drivers, the UPSRTC has now come up with a device that would raise an alarm and put emergency brakes if the driver of the bus sleeps while driving. This new device would cost around Rs 40,000.

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  Coming soon in India! Meet 'Chris', voice-controlled assistant for drivers

  Cars | September 02, 2018 22:00 IST

  Chris fits into any car, is easy to install, and works even if the Internet goes off, said Daniel Mieves of German Autolabs.  

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  Indian Cities: In need of growth drivers to raise global competitiveness

  July 15, 2014 19:31 IST

  New Delhi: Asian economies compete for greater global influence in terms of business, politics and sociocultural activity. Within economies, cities are the real growth engines. According to The Economic Intelligence Unit's Hot Spots 2025 (2013)

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  Force India drivers to start 4th, 7th in British GP

  Other Sports | July 06, 2014 8:02 IST

  Silverstone (England):  It was a good day in office for Force India drivers as Nico Hulkenberg earned fourth position while teammate Sergio Perez clinched seventh in a wet qualifying session of the Formula 1 British

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  Modi donates Rs 21 lakh to benefit daughters of drivers, peons

  India | May 24, 2014 8:39 IST

  Ahmedabad: After resigning as chief minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi donated Rs 21 lakh for the benefit of daughters of drivers and peons working for the Gujarat state government.According to an official

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  Technology to catch dozing drivers on the go

  April 24, 2014 16:07 IST

  Washington: Long rides at night can now become a lot more pleasant and safe if you listen to researchers who have developed an inexpensive and easier way to find out when the person behind the

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  Google search, navigation preferred apps among drivers

  April 22, 2014 6:20 IST

  New York: Over 48 percent of smart phone owners in the US use apps while driving and most of them use google search and google navigation, says the latest automotive consumer insights (ACI) report by

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  20 Indian trucks, drivers detained in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

  India | January 18, 2014 18:15 IST

  Srinagar: Authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have detained over 20 drivers and their trucks carrying goods from this side to demand release of their truck and driver detained by Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly carrying

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  Gurgaon gang-rape: Two Delhi women raped inside moving taxi, 5 cab drivers held

  India | June 27, 2013 23:13 IST

  Gurgaon Jun 27: Two Delhi-based women were gang-raped here by three men in a moving car early Thursday while returning home from a pub, police said.The two women had hired a car outside the Sahara

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  Uttarakhand: mule drivers turned bandits, robbed pilgrims, pushed them from hill slopes

  India | June 26, 2013 18:05 IST

  Dehradun, Jun 26: As the enormity of the Uttarakhand disaster unfolds, survivors here narrated how mule drivers, mostly of Nepali origin, ganed up to rob pilgrims in their hour of distress. Seema Devi, a pilgrim

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  Drivers give thumbs up to greener Buddh circuit

  Other Sports | October 25, 2012 22:58 IST

  Greater Noida, Oct 25: Dust has become a thing of the past at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), say the Formula 1 drivers here for the second Indian Grand Prix.Drivers had complained of dust and

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  F1 drivers keeping expectations low for Spain GP

  Other Sports | May 09, 2012 22:36 IST

  Madrid, May 9: Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel is among several drivers who are keeping expectations in check for the Spanish Grand Prix, although local favorite Fernando Alonso is hoping the first race in Europe

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  Massa Fastest In Practice, Force India Drivers In Top-10

  India | October 28, 2011 20:35 IST

  Greater Noida, Oct 28: Ferrari's Felipe Massa set the pace with the quickest practice drive while India's Narain Karthikeyan had a nightmarish outing in the practice sessions of the Indian Grand Prix, which made its

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  Hamilton Fastest In F1 Indian GP Practice

  Other Sports | October 28, 2011 11:50 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 28: McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in Friday's opening practice for the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix, edging out the two Red Bull drivers.Hamilton's time of 1 minute,

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  Hamilton Fastest In F1 Indian GP Practice

  India | October 28, 2011 11:47 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 28: McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in Friday's opening practice for the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix, edging out the two Red Bull drivers.Hamilton's time of 1 minute,

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  Nuclear Weapon Drivers Found Drunk, Says Report

  World | November 22, 2010 22:01 IST

  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Department's watchdog says government agents hired to drive nuclear weapons and components in trucks sometimes got drunk on the job, including an incident last year when two agents were detained