Last Updated:September 29, 2026, 14:09 IST Pink balloons, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and no official dignitary, frustrated commuters in Bengaluru have found their way to draw attention to the wait for the city’s Pink Line With the latest September 2026 target approaching, residents’ symbolic ribbon-cutting has put the spotlight back on a question commuters along Bannerghatta…
News cities mumbai-news Mumbai Local Train: 48 Commuter Groups Push For More Tracks, Meet Ravindra Chavan With Key Demands Last Updated:September 29, 2026, 14:39 IST Commuter organisations seek quicker work on Kalwa-Airoli link, additional tracks, new shuttle services and upgraded signalling across the Mumbai-Thane network The meeting comes amid continued demands from Mumbai and Thane…
The UAE has entered a new phase of intercity travel with the expansion of its national passenger rail network. Etihad Rail’s Dubai passenger service began today, September 30, connecting Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. The new service follows the launch of passenger operations between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah in June. (Image: Instagram/@etihad_rail) The new…
Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces retook the vessel, a senior regional official has told the BBC. Puntland Deputy Information Minister Bile Qabowsade said the five were killed by pirates before regional forces boarded MT Hoarner 25. He said the…
Admitting the government has not done enough in recent years to prevent gender-based violence, he announced a new wave of measures to help protect women and girls. “Every municipality must begin a women’s safety audit without delay,” he said. “High-risk areas must be identified” and addressed. “These audits must identify broken streetlights, overgrown public spaces,…
A few sheets of old newspaper can have a surprisingly practical use in the car, especially during the rainy season. Placed beneath the floor mats, newspaper can help deal with one of the most common problems that drivers face during wet weather that is moisture. Water, mud, and dampness often enter the car through the…
Long before “bio-based materials” entered the lexicon of the car industry, Henry Ford was trying to answer a different question. Could farms supply more than food? Could fields also provide the raw materials for manufacturing? That idea reached its most unusual expression in the summer of 1941, when Ford unveiled an experimental vehicle with a…
Kia India has teased the all-new Sorento Hybrid ahead of its India debut, confirming that it will become the brand’s first hybrid SUV for the domestic market. Alongside the teaser, the company has also opened official pre-bookings for the three-row SUV. Once launched, the Sorento will sit at the top of Kia India’s ICE SUV…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today finally launched the next-generation Toyota Hilux pick-up truck in the Indian market. The pickup continues to use the IMV ladder-frame platform and is offered only in the Double Cab body style. The 2026 Toyota Hilux is offered in three variants – the entry-level GX 4×2 AT is priced at Rs 31.99…
Gujarat-based EV startup Avore Electric has entered the Indian electric motorcycle segment with the launch of its first product lineup, the EX series. The new range comprises three models: EX1, EX2 and EX2S, with introductory prices starting at Rs 1.24 lakh, ex-showroom. The launch offer is valid for the first 10,000 customers, after which the…
