Pune RTO sees a surge in International Driving Permits, issuing 5,623 in 2025. Travel agents confirm the trend of renting cars abroad for flexible travel. Learn about the application process and why this trend is growing.
Indore RTO seized seven buses, including three sleeper coaches, for severe safety violations like missing fire equipment and illegal seating. Read about the crackdown and new safety mandates.
Gokul Jaykrishna, Asahi Songwon Colors MD, appointed FICCI Gujarat Chairman. Council to focus on AI adoption in MSMEs, boosting manufacturing, and sustainability. Read more.
Sambalpur RTO impounds a private bus, fines it Rs 2.19 lakh for multiple violations including no licence, insurance, and tax evasion while carrying schoolchildren. Read about the shocking lapses.
Maharashtra's transport department receives nearly 1 crore HSRP applications. Over 73 lakh vehicles already fitted. Final deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Learn features and cost.
Pune RTO's revenue from VIP vehicle registration numbers surged to Rs71.5 crore in 2025, a significant jump from Rs52.9 crore in 2024, despite only a slight increase in units sold. Discover the bidding frenzy and why numbers like '7' fetched Rs7.7 lakh.
A Bengaluru man is under investigation for allegedly forging documents to undervalue his Rs 5.5 crore Bentley Flying Spur, evading nearly Rs 78 lakh in road tax. RTO officials have issued a notice.
Nagpur achieves a 21% reduction in road accident deaths in 2025, becoming Maharashtra's safest city. Learn how awareness and enforcement drove this success.
Navsari SOG arrests Jigar Patel for producing duplicate driving licences using a mobile app. 59 fake DLs seized. Learn how the sophisticated scam operated.
Goa cyber police reveal 5 new deceptive scams, including reward points fraud. Over 40 FIRs filed this year, with seniors being 60% of investment fraud victims. Learn how to stay safe.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
Uttar Pradesh government suspends three Regional Transport Officers for corruption. STF filed FIR under IPC, Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full story.
Gujarat government greenlights Riverine Landscape Management Plan to plant trees along 185 riverbanks, aiming to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and state's green cover.
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
A 25-year-old man arrested from Surat for a Rs 21 lakh cyber fraud. Malad couple lost savings via a malicious 'RTO challan' APK file. Police probe ongoing.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Gujarat government announces major IPS promotions, elevating 3 officers to DGP rank and 6 to DIG grade. Get the full list of promoted officers and details.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Gujarat's first survey of birds of prey on Jan 24-25 in 26 protected areas aims to establish a baseline for resident and migratory raptor conservation. A statewide survey is planned for next year.
Gujarat's liquor health permit growth has stalled, rising just 1% in 2025. Policy shifts, GIFT City rules, and administrative delays are key factors. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat govt launches leadership training for 38,535 school principals to improve learning outcomes. Programme focuses on NEP 2020, NAS 2027, and innovative teaching. Read more.
Maharashtra RTO revokes driver's licence over 2024 Kurla bus accident that killed 9. Action delayed by procedural hurdles, as driver remains jailed. Details inside.
GSEB extends GUJCET 2026 registration deadline to January 6, 2026. Get key dates, application fee details, and exam info for Gujarat engineering and diploma admissions.
Gujarat government announces a dedicated IT-AI cluster adjacent to GIFT City, aiming to attract top global tech firms with tailored incentives and boost the state's digital economy.
Gujarat retains its top spot as India's leading okra producer. Discover how Saurashtra-Kutch's farming success will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, met Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar to boost tourism and explore cooperation in IT, energy, and manufacturing.
Two Ahmedabad industrialists face cheating charges for allegedly defrauding a steel trading firm of Rs 1.29 crore. Read the full details of the bounced cheques and unpaid orders.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel details a strategic 10-year recruitment calendar, AI-driven governance, and preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming for a Viksit Gujarat.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel outlines top priorities for Commonwealth Games 2030: improving air quality and public transport to create a lasting urban legacy. Read his exclusive interview.