Automobile

Karnataka Adds Three New EV Highway Amenities, Total Now Four

Karnataka has installed three additional electric‑vehicle charging stations along its highways, bringing the state’s total to four.

06 Aug 2026

BSRTC to Deploy 549 New Buses on Bihar Roads by End of August

Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) plans to introduce 549 new buses to its fleet, aiming for full deployment by the end of August.

06 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Proposes Banning Uninsured Vehicles to Reduce Road Accidents

The Supreme Court has suggested that vehicles lacking valid insurance or petrol should be barred from roads to curb traffic accidents.

06 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Says Mandatory Motor Insurance Not Required, 56% of Vehicles Uninsured

The Supreme Court ruled that mandatory motor insurance is not compulsory for all vehicles, highlighting that nearly 56% of Indian cars and two‑wheelers remain uninsured.

06 Aug 2026

India to Mandate Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication by Oct 2028

India will require all vehicles to be equipped with vehicle‑to‑vehicle communication technology by October 2028.

06 Aug 2026

Jodhpur Car Service Centre Engulfs in Massive Fire, Several Vehicles Lost

A large fire broke out at a car service centre in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, destroying several vehicles and causing significant damage.

06 Aug 2026

SC Orders Long-Term Insurance

The Supreme Court has directed the government to extend third-party insurance for two-wheelers and cars. The court ordered a 6-year insurance cover for two-wheelers and 4-year cover for cars.

06 Aug 2026

Rajasthan SUV Crash Claims Army Soldier and Passenger

A speeding SUV collided with a tree in Rajasthan, killing an army soldier and another passenger.

06 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Expands Vehicle Insurance Coverage to International Travel

India's Supreme Court has ruled that a valid Motor Vehicle Act permit extends a vehicle's insurance coverage beyond Indian borders, offering drivers protection while abroad.

06 Aug 2026

Bengaluru Bike Taxis Seized

Karnataka authorities have seized 263 two-wheelers in a crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru. The move is part of a larger effort to regulate the city's transportation sector.

06 Aug 2026

Maharashtra RTO Switches to Manual Processing Amid Aadhaar‑RC Name Mismatch

The Maharashtra Regional Transport Office has begun manual verification for vehicle transfer, No Objection Certificate and HPA applications after a surge in Aadhaar‑RC name mismatches.

05 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh Leads India in e-Challan Traffic Violations

Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of traffic violations captured through e-challans, according to a statement from the central government.

05 Aug 2026