Traffic Woes
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Bengaluru has the world’s worst traffic, four Indian cities in top 10: Report
An average trip in the city in 2019 took 71% more time to complete than it would if there were no traffic.
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Hefty traffic fines: After Gujarat and West Bengal, Karnataka CM opposes amended law’s provisions
BS Yediyurappa said he had instructed officials to study how Gujarat had reduced the fines.
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Rajasthan truck owner fined Rs 1.41 lakh under new Motor Vehicles Act in Delhi
The truck owner took four days to arrange the amount, after which the vehicle was released.
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Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Gujarat government reduces traffic violation fines increased under amended Motor Vehicles Act
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said the reduction in penalty amounts did not mean that people who violate traffic rules would be dealt with leniently.
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Motor Vehicles Act: Road safety experts urge Centre to increase fines gradually
Over the past week, a two-wheeler rider in Gurugram was fined Rs 23,000, while an auto driver in Odisha was fined Rs 47,500 and a truck driver Rs 86,500.
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Odisha: Truck driver in Sambalpur fined Rs 86,500 for violating traffic rules
After negotiating with the traffic authorities for five hours, Ashok Jadav paid them Rs 70,000.
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Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Mumbai’s traffic jams are the worst in the world, Delhi stands at fourth spot: Study
The study surveyed only these two Indian cities.
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Services like Uber need not compete with public transport – they could help improve it
In many cities, ride-hailing apps are luring riders away from public transit and increasing traffic congestion. But that need not be the case.
Mollie D'Agostino, The Conversation, Daniel Sperling, The Conversation & Austin brown, The Conversation
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Traffic jams in Indian cities aren’t just frustrating – they’re also expensive
Congestion in the four biggest cities is costing $22 billion annually.
Suneera Tandon, qz.com
The Reel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Mumbai: BJP’s welcome rally for party chief Amit Shah leads to major traffic jams in the city
Shah is scheduled to address an event to mark the party’s 38th foundation day celebrations at the MMRDA grounds on Friday.
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Video: This dancing traffic cop is spreading joy on the busy streets of Manila
The Filipino cop claims to have had zero accidents on his intersection since he took to dancing on the shift.
Reuters
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Delhi Traffic Police officers will carry guns in the next 10 days
Those above the rank of assistant sub-inspector will be equipped with 9 mm pistols, in an attempt to curb attacks on them by violators of traffic rules.
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The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I