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US, Canada near trade deal with lower auto, metals tariffs
US Canada near trade deal with lower auto metals tariffs
Marathi Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers To Be Strictly Enforced From August 20
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday that drivers found unable to communicate in practical Marathi would initially be given one month to acquire the required language skills.
Automation needed to resolve Ponda
Ponda: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar said a positive and coordinated approach, backed by strict accountability and automation, was essential to address Pondas drinking water challenges. Addressing citizens during a Janata Darbar at Ponda Municipal Council on Tuesday, Shirodkar assured them that the department had sufficient raw water reserves to meet the regions requirements for []
Marathi Language Proficiency Mandatory for Auto-Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
Mumbai, August 20: Maharashtras Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Wednesday that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state must now possess basic Marathi language skills for communication. Failure to comply may result in the suspension or cancellation of their badges and permits. Minister Sarnaik informed reporters that this initiative, starting August 20, is based ... Read more Marathi Language Proficiency Mandatory for Auto-Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
IIT-K develops automated system for treatment of industrial wastewater
India can showcase AI-led 'autonomous enterprise' vision: SAP APAC Prez
SAP is betting on India's hunger for innovation and deep technology ecosystem to drive its next phase of AI-led growth, as Europe's largest software maker sees scope for the country becoming a showcase for its vision of an 'autonomous enterprise economy', APAC President Verena Siow said on Wednesday. Siow - who was named President for SAP Asia Pacific region last month - told PTI in an interview that the company views India through a broader lens that goes beyond its customer base and revenue growth, given the country's large partner ecosystem, technology talent and role as an innovation hub. SAP's largest labs operation outside Germany is India, with significant work around AI and data being driven from Bengaluru. India is also among SAP's fastest-growing markets globally and has the potential to emerge as a first mover in the AI race, she said. Siow believes that artificial intelligence will be the next major growth lever for the company's business in the country. So there's
Woot! Automotive Summer Sale: Up to 40% off Select Auto Tools & Accessories
Woot! Automotive Summer Sale: Up to 40% off Select Auto Tools & Accessories
EV autorickshaw operators seek city permits for vehicles registered before Oct 30
Navi Mumbai man kills 3-year-old stepson, autopsy exposes his bed fall claim
2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed - Big Boy SUV Goes Boxy
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has revealed the next-generation Tucson, built around a new Art of Steel design language that gives the SUV a boxier, more upright stance than before. The Hyundai Tucson also grows across every dimension and gets a completely
Hyundai to hike vehicle prices by up to 1% from September
Korean automaker Hyundai announced a price increase for its vehicle range. Prices will rise by up to one percent across all models. This adjustment takes effect from September of the year 2026. Rising input and operational costs necessitate this marginal price revision. Hyundai continues efforts to absorb escalating expenses for its customers.
Agrogrades automated onion grading system installed at Pimpalgaon market
The machine processes up to 10 tonnes of onions per hour and cuts manual labour needs by 80%
Escorts Kubota eyes top 3 tractor spot in India by 2030, plans 2,000 crore Jewar plant
Escorts Kubota is targeting a spot among Indias top three tractor makers by the end of the decade, backed by new products, capacity expansion and a 2,000 crore-plus manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The company also plans to make India a global manufacturing, engineering and export hub, including for North America.
From smart cockpits to AI-native cars, Banma Intelligence eyes the next wave of automotive software
As large AI models accelerate their integration into vehicles, the competitive dynamics of intelligent cars are changing. In the past, smart cockpits largely focused on voice []
Hyundai cars to get costlier from September as automaker hikes prices by up to 1%
Hyundai Motor India will implement a price increase of up to one percent. This adjustment will affect all vehicles across its extensive portfolio. The automaker cited rising input and commodity costs as the primary reason. Continuing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties also contributed to this decision. The price revision is scheduled to take effect in September 2026.
Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said a campaign to teach Marathi to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers has been underway in the state for the past 105 days and during this period, 165,000 drivers...
New auto, taxi badges: Marathi verification process to be videographed from Aug 20
Expect to create 6,440 jobs via Rs 1,166 cr investment on 2 units in YEIDA: Spark Minda
Auto components maker Spark Minda will create approximately 6,440 jobs. This expansion involves two new manufacturing units in the YEIDA region. The company is investing Rs 1,166 crore in these new facilities. These plants will produce ignition switch-cum-steering locks and mechatronic components. A joint venture with Toyodenso will also establish a new plant in Noida.
Skoda Superb Diesel Revealed In India Ahead Of 2027 Launch
Skoda has revealed the Skoda Superb diesel in India ahead of the fourth-generation sedan's expected launch in the first half of 2027. The Czech carmaker will bring the range-topping Laurin
Papua Highlands agency tightens oversight of special autonomy funds
Autopsy On Priests Body Conducted In Presence Of Magistrate In Madurai
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SpeedFloor Wants to Automate the Last Manual Step in Warehousing
Warehouse automation has become easy to picture: robots move shelves, conveyors route boxes, and software coordinates orders. The less obvious problem is what happens when all that freight reaches a truck. Even in a sophisticated facility, workers may still need to climb into a trailer, stack boxes, push pallets, and wait for the vehicle to be ready. SpeedFloor wants to automate that handoff. The South Korean company installs a powered conveyor system inside a truck or trailer, turning its floor into a surface that can move cargo in or out. Instead of sending workers, forklifts, or robots into the cargo bay, the system pushes or pulls a prepared load horizontally. When I met the SpeedFloor team in Seoul, the key argument was not that robots are ineffective. It was that warehouse robots, automated storage systems, and eventually autonomous trucks can still be forced to wait for a manual process at the dock. That is a costly place to leave human labor in the loop, especially if a vehicle or robotic system is idle while someone stacks freight inside it. The companys solution is conceptually elegant and simple. A low-profile, chain-and-belt conveyor is bolted into the vehicle floor. For palletized cargo, the system can transfer loads into or out of the truck. For loose boxes, SpeedFloor proposes a pre-stacking setup: boxes are assembled in loading order outside the vehicle, then pushed in when the truck arrives. The companys presenter told me that automation should not simply replace a worker inside the trailer with a humanoid robot. If the robot must enter the vehicle, stack the freight, and leave before the truck can depart, the expensive truck still waits. With pre-stacking, the load can be prepared using people, robot arms, or other warehouse equipment before the vehicle reaches the dock. This is the operational insight that makes SpeedFloor more interesting than a generic smart truck pitch. The product is less about making a truck autonomous than making it available sooner. For delivery operators and drivers paid by distance, weight, or boxes moved rather than time spent at a dock, faster turnaround could mean more trips per shift. For a warehouse, it could mean using fewer vehicles to move the same daily volume. SpeedFloor says its system can be installed in vehicles ranging from small box trucks to trailers and containers. The company describes it as modular: head, body, and tail sections can be assembled to match a trucks length, while the systems width follows the standardized width of cargo vehicles. Smaller configurations can use a vehicles 12-volt electrical system, according to the company; heavier applications require a dedicated battery pack beneath the trailer. The company also acknowledged a meaningful constraint. On its biggest proposed applications, handling loads of roughly 25 to 30 tons, the system itself can weigh about two tons. That eats into payload capacity, so SpeedFloor says it is working to make the hardware lighter and thinner. This is exactly the kind of engineering tradeoff that will determine whether the product works beyond a controlled deployment. A powered floor has to be strong enough to carry heavy cargo over long distances and rough roads, yet light enough not to undermine the economics of the truck. Overall, the pitch still intuitively made sense to me. Safety is part of the pitch: loading docks combine moving vehicles, forklifts, heavy cargo, and confined spaces. OSHA specifically identifies forklift, conveyor, fall, and material-handling hazards in warehouses. Reducing the need for workers to enter a trailer could lower exposure to some of those risks, but the conveyor itself needs guarding, maintenance, lockout procedures, and safe integration with other equipment. Automation moves risk around; it does not remove the need for operational discipline. OSHAs warehouse guidance SpeedFloor says it has deployed more than 100 core units, including systems for Koreas Ministry of National Defense and Korea Post. Its deck also cites Kurly, Hanwha Aerospace, and LG CNS as customers or partners in particular deployments. The company claims that a Kurly implementation reduced loading time from more than an hour to under 10 minutes, while its deck presents broader results of 12.5% fewer labor hours and 32% higher throughput per vehicle. Those are company-provided figures, not independently verified performance results, and they will vary with cargo, workflow, site layout, and fleet operations. Right: Hubert Nguyen, co-founder, Ubergizmo The company has some external validation. South Koreas Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport recognized SpeedFloors small-vehicle automated loading and unloading technology in 2024. The ministry described the chain-and-belt design as a way to move cargo without requiring a driver to enter the loading space, and said it could improve efficiency and reduce safety risks. SpeedFloors next challenge is proving that its idea travels. In the interview, the company said it began selling in the U.S. in February 2026 through MyTrucker Pro, with installation and dealer partners intended to support regional expansion. Its North American site identifies MyTrucker Pro as an authorized distributor. SpeedFloor North America The company also described aspirations for air-cargo applications, where standardized unit load devices could make the model easier to replicate. The products potential advantage is not an uncopyable conveyor floor. SpeedFloors presenter readily conceded that the hardware is simple enough to invite competition. The companys proposed moat is the full dock-automation stack : vehicle hardware, docking stations, software that coordinates warehouse and truck conveyors, integration with AMRs and forklifts, installation expertise, and reliability under real freight conditions. That is the test ahead. A convincing demonstration is one thing; repeatable deployment, service, payload economics, and verified customer outcomes are another. If SpeedFloor can prove that it makes automated warehouses and trucks work together without creating another bottleneck, its conveyor floor could become a surprisingly important piece of logistics infrastructure. SpeedFloor Wants to Automate the Last Manual Step in Warehousing , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Bajaj Auto Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Auto's Stock Update: Gains and Returns
Maharashtra gives auto, taxi drivers time to learn Marathi
The Maharashtra government will give autorickshaw and taxi drivers time to learn Marathi before taking action under amended motor vehicle rules, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said
Autorickshaw Drivers have Free Run of Chennai
Without meters or regulatory mechanism, they are law unto themselves
Auto Driver Held For Murder Threat To College Girl
The girl living in Koyambedu is a first-year student of a college. She filed a complaint in Koyambedu police station that an auto driver Balaji living in Nerkundram is threatening to hack her to death if she did not accept his love.
Auto major to build Manesars first construction waste plant
Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage leaks ahead of official reveal next week
A proper look at Grand Theft Auto VI is officially coming , and in just over a weeks time. Netflix has secured exclusive rights to show the extended look at the new Rockstar crime saga on August 27, but it looks like a clip of the actual gameplay might have leaked today.
Fraud costs automobile dealer Rs2.2 crore
FMCG, auto and consumer companies step up festive marketing spends by up to 20%
Indian consumer companies are increasing festive marketing budgets by up to 20% as demand shows signs of strengthening and dealers build inventory ahead of the key consumption season. Automakers, FMCG and electronics firms are boosting advertising and consumer engagement despite margin pressures from higher input costs and rupee depreciation.
Norton 360 Premium 2026 AI Scam Protection Ready Antivirus Software (10-Device, Auto-Renewal) $16.99
Norton 360 Premium 2026 AI Scam Protection Ready Antivirus Software (10-Device, Auto-Renewal) $16.99
Volkswagen Group is open to ceding majority control in its Indian operations to a local partner as Skoda Auto moves closer to signing an MoU within weeks. Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer said majority ownership is not an issue, stressing that a partnership could deliver greater scale, local decision-making and investment capacity.
VW bringt eBike mit Radar-Technologie: Automotive-Sicherheit auf zwei R
Trending Topics auf Google als bevorzugte Nachrichtenquelle festlegen. Auf der IFA Berlin prsentiert der deutsche Hersteller n+ vom 4. bis 8. September 2026 das neue Volkswagen []
Epson Workforce Pro WF-3823 Auto-Duplex Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer $79.99
Epson Workforce Pro WF-3823 Auto-Duplex Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer $79.99
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Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner
The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
Skoda Octavia RS Second Batch Bookings Open - Limited To 50 Units
Czech carmaker Skoda has opened bookings for a second batch of the Octavia RS in India, with just 50 units on offer this time around. Bookings begin today, and deliveries are scheduled to start in October. Skoda sold out the entire
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens and will auto-enrol under-18s
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday. It is a separate version of the chatbot, and under-18s land in it automatically. Anyone who says they are 13 to 17 gets it by default. So does anyone the companys age-prediction system estimates is under 18. The global rollout began on 18 August, and Engadget reported that [] This story continues at The Next Web
Skoda Slavia facelift unveiled, gets new 8-speed automatic and more features
Skoda Slavia facelift unveiled gets new speed automatic and more features
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU MP2000, an AI-Native Pallet Handling Robot, to Simplify Autonomous Pallet Handling for Industrial Logistics
VCK submits Tamil Nationalism Conference resolutions to CM Vijay, seeks support for state autonomy
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Biocon arm gets supplemental USFDA approval for autoimmune disease drug
Biocon Ltd on Tuesday said its subsidiary has received supplemental approval from the US health regulator for Yesintek prefilled autoinjector. Yesintek is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. The company's subsidiary in the United States has received supplemental US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for Yesintek of strengths 45 mg/0.5 ml single-dose prefilled autoinjector and 90 mg/ml single-dose prefilled autoinjector, Biocon said in a regulatory filing. Yesintek was originally approved by the USFDA on November 29, 2024, it added. The Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjector offers patients with another important treatment option. This new delivery format supports more tailored treatment approaches across different care settings and patient needs, the company said. Yesintek is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis in adult and pediatric patients
Maharashtra to decide action as deadline for auto drivers to learn Marathi ends
Maharashtra to decide action as deadline for auto drivers to learn Marathi ends
Mint Explainer | Why PLI Auto payouts are set to surge in FY27
The Centre expects 4,700 crore in PLI Auto payouts in FY27, more than double last years disbursal. But the scheme remains behind its original payout trajectory, with just 18 of 82 shortlisted companies currently having products qualified for incentives.
Maruti Suzuki Hikes Car Prices By Up To Rs 30,000
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki raised car prices across its Arena and Nexa lineup this month, the second price hike this year after a similar revision in June. The price hike by Maruti Suzuki varies by model and variant, ranging from
6 Kg Ganja, Hidden Inside Auto, Seized Near Hyderabad, 5 Arrested
Six kilograms of ganja seized and five arrested by Telangana EAGLE Force.
5 held with 6 kg ganja concealed in auto speaker box
Hyderabad: The Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), in coordination with Pet Basheerabad police, arrested five drug peddlers on Monday, August 17, and seized 6 kg of ganja worth Rs 3 lakh from them. The accused were identified as Mohammed Hamid, 30, a resident of Nampally; Mohammed Abbas, 30, an auto driver Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hayden Panettieres Autopsy Finds 'NO Trauma' As Overdose 'Evidence' Narcan Found At Scene
Hayden Panettieres death mystery is deepening after a preliminary autopsy reportedly found no signs of trauma, while Narcan was discovered inside the South Carolina apartment where she died. First responders reportedly mentioned a possible overdose during the 911 response as paramedics battled to save the 36-year-old actress in cardiac arrest. With Panettieres longtime on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson also reportedly living at the residence, new questions are emerging as investigators work to determine what happened in her final hours.
Biocon shares rise 2% after USFDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjector
Biocon shares rose after its US subsidiary received supplemental FDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjectors in two strengths. The approval expands Biocons US immunology portfolio, with Yesintek used to treat conditions including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis.
Kerala CM says MMDR amendments could erode states' fiscal autonomy
V D Satheesan said proposed restrictions on taxes and levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands could weaken states' constitutional and fiscal autonomy
Marathi Test? Here's What Will Happen To Mumbai Auto-Taxi Drivers From Today
The government had earlier given drivers time to learn Marathi and complete the required training.
Biocon gets supplemental US FDA nod for Yesintek prefilled autoinjector
Biocon said that its US subsidiary has received supplemental U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Yesintek (ustekinumab-kfce) single-dose prefilled autoinjector in various strengths.
Biocon announces USFDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjector
Biocon's subsidiary in the United States has received supplemental U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Yesintek 45 mg/0.5 ml single-dose prefilled autoinjector and Yesintek 90 mg/ml single-dose prefilled autoinjector.
This 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-inspired robot to scan water for tiny plastic particles using 3D holographic imaging and artificial intelligence. The innovative system can detect microplastics with high accuracy and won a major award and scholarship at an international science fair. The invention could offer a promising new way to monitor water pollution.
Bajaj Auto Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Auto's Stock Insights
Key developments include Gulshan Polyols ethanol allocation worth 146.66 crore, Bharti Airtels upcoming leadership change, and GMR Airports expanding its portfolio with a new international terminal
AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google
We have some really ambitious plans to help you work with AI in Chrome to get things done, and Ill have more to share soon, Jacob Bank, Relay founder and CEO, said.
RTC Buses, Metro Rail, Autos, Cabs On MeeTicket App
TGSRTC has revamped its MeeTicket app to offer integrated booking for RTC buses, Metro Rail, autorickshaws and cabs on a single platform.
Auto, Taxi Drivers Union Holds Dharna Ahead of the Indefinite Strike From Aug. 23
All India general secretary of the Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Mahasangh Ravi Shankar Alluri said, The protest is against the governments failure to fulfil the promises.
3 kanwariyas on way to Kashi Vishwanath killed as bike hits auto
Auto Mishap Sparks Ganja, Liquor Row in Prakasam
YSRC leader alleges police were transporting contraband; DSP rejects charge
RTC Wont Run EV Autos for Last-Mile Connectivity, Says Ponnam
Minister speaks as auto unions prepare for a strike from midnight on August 23
DJI Mini 3 Auto-Return 38min Flight Time Drone with 4K Camera $319
DJI Mini 3 Auto-Return 38min Flight Time Drone with 4K Camera $319
EAGLE seizes six kg ganja concealed in autos speaker in Hyderabad, five arrested
Elgis new 3-lakh-sq-ft automated global fulfilment centre to go live in September
Company says it offset Q1 commodity cost inflation by higher volumes and is working on various levers of cost management
Apologizing when someone else bumps into you does not necessarily mean you lack confidence or believe everything is your fault. It may simply demonstrate how powerful social learning and conversational habits can become.
NEP vs Tamil Nadu: Sharp debate over Hindi, NEET and state autonomy
NEP vs Tamil Nadu Sharp debate over Hindi NEET and state autonomy
Aavins automatic milk vending machine launched in Udhagamandalam
The revived initiative is aimed at reducing plastic waste from milk sachets in the Nilgiris
3 Kanwariyas Killed After Bike Collides With Auto-Rickshaw In UP's Prayagraj
DCP (Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Gunawat said the accident occurred late Sunday evening under the Sarai Inayat police station area in Ganga Nagar.
Delhi Auto Union Takes Welfare Fight To Jantar Mantar, Seeks Board And Relief From Rising Costs
Auto unions seek welfare protections, lower compliance costs and stronger safeguards amid Delhis changing transport rules.
Hyderabad: Autorickshaw set ablaze over family dispute in Jilelaguda
Hyderabad: An autorickshaw caught fire in Hyderabads Jilelaguda early on Monday, August 17. A family dispute is suspected to be the cause. The incident occurred at DNR Colony under the Meerpet police station limits. After noticing the blaze, the owner dialled 100 and informed the police. Residents managed to douse the fire before the police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi auto union holds protest over welfare board, transport issues
Around 7,750 auto-rickshaw drivers across Maharashtra have failed the Marathi proficiency exam. According to data provided by the Maharashtra government, more than 25,000 autorickshaw drivers in Maharashtra are yet to obtain certification under the state government's Marathi language training program. The government set the deadline for auto-taxi drivers in Maharashtra to learn Marathi as August 15, 2026. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said there will be no extension of the August 15 deadline for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to learn Marathi.
Pune auto fare hiked: Pune commuters report autorickshaw drivers charging higher fares before September 1. Passengers claim drivers cite revised tariffs and add arbitrary amounts to meter readings. Some drivers also demand extra money for CNG refueling time, causing disputes. Commuters booking through apps also face demands exceeding displayed fares. The RTO states no major complaints have been received regarding pre-implementation fare hikes.
Auto-rickshaw set ablaze in Hyderabad; owner alleges son-in-law
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Delhi auto, taxi drivers to protest at Jantar Mantar over welfare board, fitness fees
Delhi auto union to protest at Jantar Mantar today, demand welfare board
Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh on Sunday said it will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on August 17 to demand setting up of a welfare board and highlight other transport-linked issues. Under the umbrella organisation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh will gather on Monday and launch the agitation against the central and state governments. I appeal to all auto-taxi drivers to reach Jantar Mantar tomorrow and present their demands to the government. Our demand is that the Delhi government should immediately constitute the 'Auto-Taxi Drivers' Welfare Board' and withdraw the increased vehicle fitness fees immediately, Rajendra Soni, general secretary, Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh said. The Transport Ministry raised the fitness test fee for all motor vehicles older than 20 years in November 2025 to discourage people from keeping them. The union also demands working time limits, accountability for officials of the Delhi transport department and an immediate ban on bike .
Hyderabad: Auto Catches Fire in Jillelaguda, Owner Suspects Son-in-Law
The owner filed a complaint alleging his son-in-law's involvement.
Rs 3 crore cash recovered from auto driver's house during raid in Madhya Pradesh, probe on
A large amount of cash was recovered from a house in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar during a police raid on Sunday, leaving officials surprised. According to the information available, police recovered around Rs 3 crore in cash from the residence of an auto driver in the Gopalganj police station area.
Mumbai auto drivers learn to refuse rides... now in Marathi
Auto drivers start to charge revised fares effective from Sept 1
Govt approves electric auto conversion scheme
With Marathi rule, Mumbais auto drivers find newer ways to say no
School student killed as auto-rickshaw collides with car in Karbi Anglong, 2 others injured
