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The world's biggest lockdown may have cost the Indian economy Rs 7-8 lakh crore during the 21-day period. (PTI Photo)

Covid19 lockdown may cost Rs 7-8 lakh cr to Indian economy

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has not only disrupted the global economy but also triggered a partial shutdown in many parts of India

13 Apr 2020 6:16 PM

Being an intercity specialist, Savaari’s chauffeurs are trained for long-distance journeys.

Kolkata and the popular imagination

Being an intercity specialist, Savaari’s chauffeurs are trained specifically for long distance journeys

31 Mar 2020 5:29 PM

I always talk about EVs such as cars, bikes, and buses. Now, it has started naturally. There is no need to make it mandatory, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI | File)

No need to ban petrol, diesel vehicles; EVs picking up momentum naturally: Gadkari

If we run vehicles on electricity, it would be like cost of Rs 15 per litre of diesel, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

23 Sep 2019 6:27 PM

Expressing his inability to understand the protest against the amended motor vehicle law, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asserted that the new provisions are aimed at curbing accidents and not earning revenue. (Photo: File)

‘Unable to understand Opposition,’ says Nitin Gadkari after transport strike to new Motor Vehicle Act

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which provides for heavy penalties for traffic rule violations, came into force from September 1.

20 Sep 2019 11:54 AM

Commuters were forced to look for other alternate modes of transport which led to traffic snarls in several parts of Hong Kong. (Photo: ANI)

Chaos in Hong Kong as protesters disrupt metro services

MTR (Mass Transit Rail), city's metro system, announced delay in services due to protest, urged commuters to allow more time for the trip.

30 Jul 2019 1:32 PM

To make transportation and logistics industry a more effective and efficient system, IoT has made it all possible from effective road safety issues to monitoring of the system in fleet management. (Photo: Pixabay)

How has the logistics and transport industry changed over the years with technology?

Transport and logistics industry is the one of the leading segments investing heavily in IoT.

27 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

Shipping and freight forwarding companies, who offer a service overseeing the delivery of goods from beginning to end, expect to feel more cost pressure. (Representational image)

Storm is coming: Firms brace for transport disruption post shipping shakeup

World's 2 biggest container shipping lines - Denmark's Maersk and MSC - say they face annual extra costs of over USD 2 bn each.

25 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

ATF accounts for a substantial chunk of the operational expenses incurred by airlines.(Representational Image)

Scrap dynamic pricing for flight tickets, says panel

The source said that some members flagged concerns about rise in air ticket prices during the recent Kerala floods this month.

31 Aug 2018 4:51 AM

The report found the splintered wreck was most likely sunk by an explosion. (Photo: AP)

Historians name 2 Indian Ocean 19th century shipwrecks

The museum’s examination of the images of the scattered remnants found it was possibly the brig W. Gordon or the barque Magdala.

04 May 2018 8:34 AM

Adani Group on Wednesday announced foray into transport infrastructure with a Rs 1,140-crore highway project won by a consortium led by its holding firm in Chhattisgarh from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Adani forays into road infra, wins Rs 1,140 crore road project

The group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has been exploring opportunities in the sector.

04 Apr 2018 7:54 PM

E-way bill rollout successful; no glitch so far: Govt

The re-introduction of the e-way bill system for GST has been smooth with no technical glitches.

02 Apr 2018 6:42 PM

Inter-state e-way bill rolled out; only Karnataka to launch intra-state

Nationwide electronic or e-way bill system for inter-state movement of goods has been rolled out today.

01 Apr 2018 3:22 PM

Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions (Google Traffic), and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle (in beta), or public transportation.

Google Maps will soon remind you to wake up and get off the bus

The app will soon guide the user through every step during a public transport ride, including to tell you when it’s time to get off.

10 Dec 2017 12:46 PM

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

New biofuel policy in the works, eyes Rs 1 lakh crore investment

Use of biofuel extracted from non-edible oils will help meet target of reducing imports by 10 per cent by 2022.

10 Aug 2017 6:26 PM

The team of Nottingham Trent University cut the weight of a washing machine by 25kg Credit: NTU

New washing machine developed by student could save the world

Student discovers a simple trick to slash the weight of washing machines, making them environment-friendly.

07 Aug 2017 10:39 AM

The new flights have increased Iranian air traffic by 17 per cent, the official state news agency has reported. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Post Gulf crisis, Qatar gets 5 planes, 3 shiploads of food from Iran

Iran has urged Qatar and neighbouring Gulf countries to engage in dialogue to resolve their dispute.

12 Jun 2017 8:09 AM

Mahindra & Mahindra chairman Anand Mahindra.

Mahindra to Tesla's Musk: Make e-vehicles in India

Elon Musk, who is Tesla chief executive, had earlier lauded India's vision 2030 for electric vehicles.

03 Jun 2017 11:19 AM

A liquor shop being shifted following the directive of the Supreme Court banning liquor sale along highways, in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Liquor ban: Raote unhappy over denotification of highways

SC order prompts three municipal corporations in Maharashtra to pass resolutions seeking denotification of highways, to avoid the ban.

18 Apr 2017 12:40 PM

A 55-seat bus powered by biogas, sourced from cow dung, was launched on Friday. The operators claim it is India’s first such bus service. (Photo: PTI)

First bio-gas bus in Kolkata with flat Re 1 fare

All buses will have a flat fare of Re 1 irrespective of the distance, even in excess of 40 km.

02 Apr 2017 5:57 PM

Thane: 36-year-old receives heart of brain dead Surat man

The donor heart was transported in a chopper in 2.02 hrs from Surat covering a distance of 278 kms.

12 Feb 2017 8:29 PM

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