New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Google Play Store and Apple App Store to remove the Chinese BAT-BMS mobile application after concerns emerged over its potential misuse to remotely disrupt the operation of e-rickshaws, sources said on Friday.The decision comes after a series of videos circulated on social media allegedly showed individuals using the BAT-BMS app to connect to nearby e-rickshaws via Bluetooth and remotely switch o…
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Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Government Secretariat to assess the circumstances surrounding the recent fatal accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa district.Reviewing the findings of the state-level inspection team’s site visit and analysis, he described the tragedy as a wake-up call for all departments concerned and stressed the need for comprehensive corrective measures to prevent similar incidents….
Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government is to increase state-run RTC bus fares following successive hikes in diesel prices, with the proposal expected to come up for approval at the next Cabinet meeting, according to official sources. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh has indicated that a fare revision has become necessary to ensure the financial sustainability of the state-run transport corporations while continuing the Shakti free travel scheme for women.Speaking to reporters in Beng…
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced action against app-based taxi companies over passenger exploitation. Acting swiftly on the issue raised by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde regarding app-based taxi and ride-hailing services forcing passengers to pay tips, demanding extra fares, and exploiting them financially during emergencies, State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik took immediate cognisance of the matter.Minister Sarnaik has directed the Transport Commission…
Shillong, May 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that the state Cabinet on Wednesday approved a regulation governing the use of name boards on official vehicles in the state. Sharing the development on social media platform X after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Sangma said the move was aimed at addressing concerns related to “VIP culture” and bringing greater uniformity in the use of government vehicles. “The Cabinet has approved the proposed regulation on the use…
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s state-run transport corporations are staring at an additional annual financial burden of nearly Rs 175.58 crore following the recent Rs 2.86 per litre hike in high-speed diesel prices announced by oil marketing companies. The increase is expected to further strain the already loss-making public transport sector in the state. The eight state transport undertakings — Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) and the…
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed district Collectors to work in ‘mission mode’ to complete the grain procurement and maize purchasing processes across the state.The CM held a video conference with Collectors from various districts to review the progress and status of the state’s grain procurement drive. He sought detailed information from the Collectors regarding the difficulties and issues that have arisen in the grain and maize procurement …
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) In a move to curb rising road accidents and instil traffic discipline from a young age, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced the development of 60 ‘Traffic Gardens’ across the state. These gardens will be named in honour of the late Shiv Sena leader Dharmaveer Anand Dighe.State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik shared details of the ambitious proposal prepared by the Transport Department.According to the plan, each traffic garden will span approximately one acr…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Concerned over rising number of accidents on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), the administration will be rolling out a comprehensive set of robust and proactive measures to enhance commuter safety. This was decided at a coordination meeting on Tuesday at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC), chaired by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.Sajjanar instructed that utmost priority must be given to road safety on this route, which witnesses a…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction works at R.K. Ashram Marg Metro Station under Delhi Metro Phase 4 and directed officials to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe. “We are making decisive investments in modern transport infrastructure, expanding networks, upgrading systems, and reinforcing connectivity across the city. The objective is clear: faster journeys, cleaner mobility, and a more seamless everyday …