Pune Transport Debate: Free Rides vs Infrastructure
Experts react to Ajit Pawar's free PMPML and Metro promise, urging infrastructure upgrades first. CM Fadnavis calls it impractical while activists debate pros and cons.
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Pune PMPML to Get 600-700 Buses by April, Less Than Promised
Pune's public transport provider PMPML expects 600-700 new buses by late April, far fewer than the 2,500 promised by city MP Murlidhar Mohol, officials reveal.
Understanding Workmen Compensation Policy in India
A complete guide to the Workmen Compensation Policy in India. Learn about its key features, benefits for employees and employers, and the step-by-step claim process. Protect your workforce today.
Telangana HC hikes road accident compensation by 500%
Telangana High Court criticizes Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's 'conservative' award, enhancing compensation for a 2010 victim's family from Rs 2.51 lakh to Rs 12.44 lakh. Justice emphasizes 'just and fair' compensation for loss of life.
High Court Hikes Compensation for Injured Homemaker
Karnataka High Court raises compensation for a homemaker injured in a road accident, emphasizing the economic value of household work as per Supreme Court guidelines. Read the full story.
Karnataka HC Awards ₹36.6L to Parents, Blames Canter Driver
Karnataka High Court increases compensation to ₹36.6 lakh for parents of accident victim, ruling the Canter truck driver was entirely at fault. Read the full legal analysis.
Bengaluru HC Awards Rs 10 Lakh to Injured Homemaker
Karnataka High Court enhances compensation for a homemaker injured in a 2017 accident to Rs 10 lakh, stating household work has economic value. Read the landmark ruling details.
Mumbai Teacher Gets Rs 2.12 Crore for Life-Altering Injury
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 2.12 crore compensation for a teacher severely injured by a school bus. The ruling ensures just compensation for loss of livelihood and medical expenses. Read the full details.
Ajit Pawar: Free Pune transport to stop Rs 900cr monthly loss
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reveals Pune's traffic costs Rs 900 crore monthly. He proposes a free public transport system funded by PMC to curb losses and pollution. Read the full plan.
HC Doubles Payout to Rs 24 Lakh in 2016 Accident Death Case
Punjab & Haryana High Court enhances compensation to Rs 24.16 lakh for parents of a 30-year-old electrician killed in a 2016 road accident, citing realistic income assessment. Read the full judgment details.
Belagavi Sugar Factory Accident: Death Toll 7, 3 Booked
Death toll in Belagavi sugar factory boiler accident rises to seven. Police book three officers for negligence as families demand compensation. Read the full report.
Pune influencer fined Rs 50,000 for fake conductor video
Pune's PMPML slaps a Rs 50,000 fine on a social media influencer for creating a video while posing as a bus conductor without permission. Learn the rules for filming on public transport.
BJP Pune manifesto: Free bus rides for 75+, women discounts
BJP's Pune manifesto promises free PMPML bus travel for seniors over 75, fare discounts for women on Metro & buses, and property tax relief for small homes. Key pledges ahead of Jan 15 PMC polls.
Karnataka HC: No Insurer Payout for Accident with Invalid Licence
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Delhi man gets Rs 51.5 lakh compensation for truck accident
A Delhi motor accident claims tribunal awarded Rs 51.5 lakh compensation to a victim whose leg was crushed. The ruling cited driver negligence and covered a prosthetic limb. Read the full details.
Thane: Rs 24.3 Lakh Compensation for Fatal 2019 Road Accident
Thane MACT orders vehicle owner & insurer to pay Rs 24.3 lakh compensation for a high-speed 2019 crash that killed a man & left another with 67% disability. Read the full details of the tribunal's order.
Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
MSRTC to Pay Rs 36.3 Lakh for 2020 Fatal Bus Accident
Thane MACT holds ST bus driver 80% liable for 2020 collision, awarding Rs 36.3 lakh compensation to victim's family. Tribunal cites lack of evidence for driver's claims. Read the full judgment details.
Ama Bus driver arrested for fatal accident in Bhubaneswar
An Ama Bus driver arrested after a fatal crash at Rupali Square killed an auto driver. The incident, caught on CCTV, sparks road safety concerns in Bhubaneswar.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Pune man helps 22 PMPML accident victims get compensation
Nilkanth Mandhre, a Pune resident, helps PMPML bus accident victims claim compensation. He has assisted 22 people so far. Learn about the rules and his mission.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in blast compensation
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
Ahmedabad: Truck kills man, 70, wife loses leg in Zundal bridge accident
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
Pune sees 9% surge in vehicle registrations amid transport woes
Pune witnesses a record 3.3 lakh vehicle registrations in 2025 as unreliable PMPML buses, limited Metro, and high auto/cab fares push commuters to private vehicles. Explore the data and commuter stories.
Pune PMPML enforces stricter breathalyser tests, phone ban
Following the fatal Mumbai bus accident, PMPML announces stricter breathalyser tests for evening shifts and a ban on cellphone use while driving. Commuters demand more action against rash driving.
OpenAI's $1.5M Per Employee Pay Sets New Record
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
MLA Sends Legal Notice for Rs 2 Crore Over Stage Fall
Kochi MLA Uma Thomas demands Rs 2 crore compensation from GCDA after a severe fall from a makeshift stage during a record event. She suffered head injuries and was unconscious for nine days.
Uttarakhand Bus Accident: 7 Dead, 12 Injured in Gorge Fall
A tragic bus accident in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district has left 7 dead and 12 injured. The vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Kandakhal. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Belagavi Accident: Truck Topples, Kills Boy, Injures Two
A tragic road accident in Belagavi's Raibag claims a 10-year-old boy's life and injures two students. The cement-laden truck toppled on a curve in Sirgur village. Read the full report.
BEST Bus Accident in Bhandup Kills 4 Pedestrians
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a BEST bus mows down pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup, killing four. Details on the tragic accident and police investigation.
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