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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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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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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement