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 .
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.
Dog Urinated Next To An Auto. It Led To A Bloody Fight, Murder In Telangana
A 23-year-old man died after a dispute over dog urine led to a stabbing in Telangana's Khammam city.
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.
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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
In the June quarter, Indian companies celebrated remarkable revenue growth, reaching a nine-quarter high. Despite this, profits grew by only eleven percent, largely due to rising input costs. Key sectors such as auto, banking, metals, and pharma played a pivotal role in this expansion. Notably, small and midcap firms showcased impressive earnings per share. Looking ahead, revenue is anticipated to gain momentum from upcoming festivals and premiumization strategies.
Auto drivers start to charge revised fares effective from Sept 1
Govt approves electric auto conversion scheme
School student killed as auto-rickshaw collides with car in Karbi Anglong, 2 others injured
GST cut, stable interest rates keep auto demand resilient, M&Ms Jejurikar
M&M sees room for both ICE and EVs to grow as improved affordability and stronger economic activity sustain vehicle demand despite persistent supply constraints
Skoda Slavia Facelift Teased Ahead Of Launch: New Exterior Details Revealed
Czech carmaker Skoda has released a new teaser of the Slavia facelift ahead of its India launch on August 18, giving a closer look at the sedan's exterior changes. The reveal of the facelifted sedan comes four years after the current
Auto-rickshaw driver from Vizag wins accolades for offering free transport service to pregnant women
Sundar Rao has helped 9,423 pregnant women reach hospital in time for delivery since the year 2000, and has developed contacts with ASHA workers and ANMs who call him whenever a need arises
Unions welcome Telangana governments autorickshaw retrofitment scheme
Six killed as container truck rams into bike, auto in Latehar
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Telanganas electric conversion scheme for autos takes shape
The scheme seeks to provide financial assistance of up to 1.50 lakh, either retrofitting their existing autos, or purchasing new electric ones; those who wish to retrofit their autorickshaws can do so by converting their vehicles using an AIS-123-approved electric kit installed by empanelled vendors.
Bengaluru man had to get out of a Rs 150 auto ride and walk home. Here's why
Bengaluru man had to get out of a Rs auto ride and walk home Heres why
Auto Unions Oppose RTCs EV Auto Plan
RTC said the pilot project would begin with city services before being extended to other areas, aiming to attract more commuters to buses.
McLaren McL 6GT Manual Supercar Concept Revealed At Monterey Car Week - Production Set For 2028
British supercar manufacturer McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT concept at Monterey Car Week, previewing a production car confirmed to arrive in 2028. The McLaren McL 6GT marks the brand's first car to offer a manual gearbox car since the F1,
Ferrari CZ26 One-Off Based on SF90 Stradale Unveiled At Monterey Car Week
Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari has unveiled the CZ26, a one-off supercar built through its Special Projects programme for a client in the US. Based on the SF90 Stradale, the Ferrari CZ26 wears a completely bespoke exterior and interior while retaining the
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Auto-driver held with 1.4 kg ganja in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The State Task Force (STF) Team of the Prohibition and Excise Department on Saturday, August 15, arrested an auto-rickshaw driver allegedly involved in selling ganja in the Madhapur area and seized 1.45 kg of the contraband from him. The suspect was identified as Amar Kumar, a native of Jharkhand. According to officials, Kumar was 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 .
5 killed as container truck hits auto-rickshaw, motorcycle in Jharkhand's Latehar
A container truck collided with an auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle. The tragic accident occurred in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Saturday evening. Five individuals, including a minor, lost their lives in the collision. The incident took place in the Dedh Tangawa valley area. Post-mortem examinations will be conducted after the rescue operation concludes.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt standalone net profit rises 217.08% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales decline 5.45% to Rs 5007.83 crore
Hira Automobile reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.38 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales decline 78.97% to Rs 4.78 crore
Sibar Auto Parts reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.94 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales decline 8.58% to Rs 5.33 crore
No Other Option Left: Bengaluru Man Gets Off Auto, Walks 2 Km Home Amid Traffic Jam
He stated that even after getting out of the auto, his home was still about one to two kilometers away.
Opposition Grows Against Marathi Language Requirement for Auto and Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
Mumbai, August 15: Central Minister and leader of the Republican Party of India-A (RPI-A), Ramdas Athawale, has voiced strong opposition to the Maharashtra governments decision mandating practical knowledge of the Marathi language for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers. He stated that creating disputes among people who speak different languages is inappropriate. On Wednesday, Maharashtras Transport ... Read more Opposition Grows Against Marathi Language Requirement for Auto and Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
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Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Unveiled: Launch By April 2027
Indian SUV specialist Mahindra has unveiled the production-ready Scorpio Lifestyler, its new lifestyle pickup truck for India. The four-door Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler pickup will be launched by April 2027, with prices starting below Rs 19.79 lakh, ex-showroom. It will also be
Telangana to give Rs 1.5 lakh to auto drivers to switch to EVs
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cabinet on Friday, August 14, approved the implementation of the Telangana Auto Rickshaw Electric Conversion Scheme with a budget of Rs 200 crore to control pollution in the capital city. The Cabinet discussed that there are currently 18,766 petrol and diesel autorickshaws in Hyderabad. Under this scheme, eligible auto drivers will be 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 .
Kumar Autocast reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.85 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales decline 9.69% to Rs 8.39 crore
Mumbai auto-taxi union seeks 3-month extension for Marathi training
A statement, issued by union president Shashank Rao, said that the organisation said the existing deadline and available training infrastructure were not sufficient to train the state's large commercial driver workforce
Sonu Nigam weighs in on Auto-Tune and changing music industry
Sonu Nigam has opened up about Auto-Tune and its growing role in the music industry, admitting that he uses pitch-correction technology for certain songs. However, the singer stressed that technology should enhance a performance rather than replace vocal ability
EPFO members can get Rs 5 lakh through auto claim in case of medical emergency. For which they will not have to do long documentation process. Let us know its complete process. The Employees Provident Fund Organization has made the PF claim process easier and more beneficial for its members. Previously, only 100,000 could be [] The post EPFO Auto Claim Settlement: How much money can you withdraw from PF in case of a medical emergency? What is the process? first appeared on informalnewz .
What actually happens when you ignore a traffic challan in India
Ignoring traffic challans in India leads to escalating consequences. Unpaid fines remain on record and may attract additional penalties. Cases can be referred to court, leading to ex-parte rulings and summons. Unresolved challans can affect vehicle registration renewal and insurance policies. Buyers will see pending fines during car resale, impacting the sale price.
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Benchmarks trade in negative terrain; auto shares slump
The Nifty hovered below the 24,350 mark, while sentiment remained subdued amid a lack of strong directional cues. Investors continued to monitor movements in crude oil and gold prices, along with developments on the global geopolitical front, for further indications on the market's near-term trajectory.
Sales decline 41.24% to Rs 11.03 crore
SAL Automotive standalone net profit rises 138.37% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 15.83% to Rs 115.86 crore
Bollywood stuntman lived in parked auto for months after alleged gold theft
A 27-year-old Bollywood stuntman was arrested by MHB Colony police after allegedly stealing 35 grams of his mothers gold jewellery to fund a music album
Murder victim suffered bullet wounds, multiple fractures: Autopsy
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Will AI Take Your Job? These Careers May Stay Human-Led as Automation Reshapes the Workplace
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way people work. From generating content and analysing large datasets to writing computer code and automating customer support, AI tools are becoming part of everyday operations across industries.The speed of this transformation has also created anxiet...
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Auto, Cab Drivers on Indefinite Stir From Aug. 24
The JAC also opposed the proposed introduction of e-autorickshaws in the RTC sector, saying the move would affect the livelihoods of autorickshaw drivers
Emails Show Automakers Flagged E20 Fuel Contamination Before SIAM Withdrawal - Report
India's top auto industry body, The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, or SIAM, withdrew a fuel contamination complaint just days after the government publicly assured citizens that ethanol-blended petrol was safe, saying some of the figures it had cited needed further
Bihar DGP bans use of automatic, assault weapons by policemen to control law and order
They can be used only in cases related to organised crime, militancy; directive comes after row over a policeman firing with AK-47 on protesting students
No extension to August 15 deadline for taxi, auto drivers to learn Marathi
State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik also ruled out any extension of the August 15 deadline for taxi and autorickshaw drivers to acquire basic proficiency in Marathi on Wednesday
July saw strongest-ever monthly auto sales: SIAM
PV sales up 34%, two-wheelers grow 23%; demand conditions seen improving ahead of the key festive period
Montra Electric enters international markets with first Super Auto exports
Powered by a 9 kWh battery pack, the Super Auto offers an optimal driving range of 150 km on a single charge and a top speed of 55 kmph.
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra flagged E20 fears to auto manufacturers body
Maruti Tata Mahindra flagged E fears to auto manufacturers body
Maharashtra govt makes Marathi mandatory for cab, auto drivers
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has amended a law to make working knowledge of Marathi language mandatory for cab and autorickshaw drivers, with non-compliance potentially leading to suspension or revocation of their driving licences, officials said on Thursday. The state Transport Department issued a notification, bringing into force the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 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 .
G S Auto International standalone net profit rises 108.20% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales decline 5.74% to Rs 35.47 crore
Auto sales see strong growth across segments in July, reports SIAM
Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,40,772 units in July 2025, reflecting strong growth over the year.
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Festive stocking lifts July auto dispatches; two-wheeler exports jump 28%
Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posted double-digit growth in July, while two-wheeler exports rose 27.7 per cent as the auto industry entered the festive season
Mumbai: 20-year-old arrested in auto-rickshaw theft case, 4 vehicles recovered
Nirmal Nagar Police arrested 20-year-old Kartik Shivshankar Upadhyay for allegedly stealing auto-rickshaws in Mumbai. Police recovered four stolen vehicles worth around Rs 3.34 lakh and found his alleged involvement in 14 theft cases registered across three police stations
July26 automobile wholesales see double digitgrowth
Passenger Vehicle sales rose 34.3% to 4.58 lakh units
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 34.3% as auto sales set July record: SIAM
2-wheeler sales rose 22.6% to 19,23,483 units last month, as against 15,69,120 units in July last year
BSE SME LAPL Automotive hits the road with strong listing gains
LAPL Automotive traded at Rs 131.26 on the BSE, representing a 39.64% premium to its issue price of Rs 94.
Autopilot failure, multiple technical snags hit Air India Phuket-Delhi flight before 300ft drop came
A purported post-flight maintenance report for Air India flight AI2379 has revealed multiple technical warnings involving the aircraft's hydraulic systems, flight controls and autopilot during its journey from Phuket to Delhi on August 4. The report,...
Porwal Auto Components standalone net profit rises 55.15% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 5.48% to Rs 35.23 crore
Autoriders International consolidated net profit declines 42.70% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 4.77% to Rs 24.38 crore
Automobile Products of India reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.80 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Sales reported at Rs 0.04 crore
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced technical warnings on August 4. The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. A post-flight maintenance report revealed multiple system warnings and alerts.
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Sonu Nigam Discusses the Use of Auto-Tune in Modern Music
Mumbai, August 13: Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam has revealed that he is not untouched by the use of auto-tune. He discussed the minimal use of this tool to achieve the right sound. The singer stated that in todays digital era, raw voices without treatment can sound odd when paired with songs. He shared his ... Read more Sonu Nigam Discusses the Use of Auto-Tune in Modern Music
Four men drag driver out of auto, assault him with bamboo stick
Woman murdered by husband while driving autorickshaw
Kovind book launch: Modi tells youth to read autobiographies, not reels
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged young people to read autobiographies of people they admire, saying that in the era of reels, social media influencers could take them down certain paths, but a shortcut will cut you short. Speaking at the launch of former president Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, Modi said Kovind's life showed how determination could help a person overcome adversity and rise to the highest constitutional office. Highlighting Kovind's continuing public engagement, Modi said the former president had not rested after demitting office and was working on the One Nation, One Election initiative, which could open a new chapter in Indian democracy. Kovind's efforts on the issue were part of his continued contribution to strengthening Indian democracy. The prime minister appealed to the youth to read autobiographies as they offer an opportunity to understand a particular period through the life of
Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record
JCB has invested heavily in hydrogen to power its diggers and other machinery.
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Telangana: Gig Workers Seek Clarity On TGSRTC E-Auto Plan
The proposed service is aimed at providing first- and last-mile connectivity to bus passengers in the GHMC area: Reports
Chinas Automobile Exports Surge in July
Beijing, August 12: According to the China Automobile Manufacturers Association, Chinas automobile exports continued to rise in July. Recent data reveals that China exported 1,043,000 vehicles in July, marking a 0.6% increase compared to June and an impressive 81.3% rise from July of the previous year. This figure includes 553,000 new energy vehicles, which saw ... Read more Chinas Automobile Exports Surge in July
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Maharashtra doubles pink e-auto subsidy to 40% amid poor response to scheme
Marathi Is Now A Must: Maharashtra Mandates It For Taxi, Auto
New Maharashtra rules require commercial passenger-vehicle drivers to demonstrate working Marathi, with penalties including suspension or licence cancellation for repeat violations.
Driving cab, auto in Maharashtra? Marathi language now mandatory, repeat violations may cost permit
No Marathi, No Licence: Maharashtra's Strict Rules For Auto, Taxi Drivers
If the driver still fails to learn Marathi after the suspension period, provisions will be made for permanent cancellation of the driving licence.

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