Last Updated:September 08, 2026, 13:37 IST Karnataka has made fare meters mandatory for all taxis, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, so cabs charge government-notified rates instead of surge pricing. A senior transport department official said that the move follows a rising number of complaints of passengers being overcharged. Every taxi and cab operating in Karnataka…
Indian Railways has given an in-principle go-ahead for a new Vande Bharat Express between Shivamogga Town in Karnataka and Tirupati, bringing potentially faster and more comfortable rail travel for passengers and devotees travelling to the temple city. The proposed service is expected to benefit a large number of passengers from the Shivamogga region who travel…
The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift has been launched in India with an updated exterior design, new features and a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 6.09 lakh. (Photo: YouTube/Overdrive) Inside, the 2026 Baleno facelift features a black-and-blue dual-tone cabin, a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a colour MID. (Photo:…
The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift gets a redesigned front profile with a larger grille, LED projector headlamps, a revised bumper and a new Enigmatic Teal colour option, while the rear design remains largely unchanged. The Hyundai i20 continues with its sportier exterior design, featuring sharp character lines and a more premium appearance. It is…
Tata PunchStarting price: Around ₹5.75 lakhWhy consider it: Compact dimensions, SUV-like styling and petrol/CNG options make the Punch a strong budget choice.Best for: City driving and family buyers. Nissan MagniteStarting price: Around ₹5.65 lakhWhy consider it: One of India’s most affordable SUVs, with petrol and turbo-petrol options and manual, AMT and CVT choices depending on…
News cities new-delhi-news BRICS Summit 2026: What Are Controlled Areas? Check Roads To Avoid As Traffic Nightmare Begins Last Updated:September 10, 2026, 09:32 IST Delhi is already feeling the BRICS traffic squeeze. Check which roads will be controlled, where motorists can park and which routes to avoid during the summit Delhi News: The Delhi Traffic…
Last Updated:September 10, 2026, 10:52 IST Bengaluru’s bus travel is set for a digital upgrade. Here’s how live tracking, ticket booking, NCMC payments and new Metro feeder buses could change daily commutes Bengaluru News: Instead of bus information remaining within the BMTC ecosystem, commuters will increasingly be able to access it through the mobility apps…
The Thane Coastal Road-1 project has crossed the 40% completion mark within 14 months, bringing the city’s long-awaited alternative to Ghodbunder Road a step closer to reality. The 13.45-km, six-lane road is being built between Kharegaon Toll Naka and Gaimukh. According to earlier project updates, the project is expected to be completed by December 2028….
The controversy over a mosque-like structure near Terminal 2 of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has brought a larger question into focus: what happens when places of worship or prayer spaces exist within or close to sensitive airport zones? BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said on Thursday that the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Authority…
News cities mumbai-news Now You See The Number Plate, Now You Don’t: Luxury Car’s Clever Trick Gets Rs 4,500 Fine Last Updated:September 10, 2026, 19:20 IST A luxury car’s number plate was filmed disappearing on the Pune-Mumbai highway. The RTO later removed the mechanism and imposed a Rs 4,500 fine The incident has raised concerns…
