Road transport and highways

Centre has proposed a uniform cyber security system for cars in India to protect them against cyberattacks and breach in data privacy.

Centre proposes security system for cars in India to stave off cyber threats

2 min read . 14 Nov 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will lead discussion on increasing speed limits on expressways and national highways across country at a time when road safety issue has become the talk of the town. (File photo of Mumbai-Pune Expressway) (HT_PRINT)

Speed limit on expressways may be increased, Nitin Gadkari to discuss proposal

1 min read . 07 Sep 2022

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Road Transport Ministry notifies new standards for vehicle tyres: Details

1 min read . 01 Jul 2022

Bharat NCAP will start crash tests of Indian cars and offer safety ratings from April next year.

Bharat NCAP tests to start next year. Here's how safety ratings will be decided

1 min read . 25 Jun 2022

File photo of old vehicles ready to be scrapped. (Representational photo)

Nitin Gadkari aims to build scrapping facilities within 150-km from city centres

1 min read . 08 May 2022

A placard shows prices for ethanol and gasoline at a gas station in Brazil. (File Photo) (REUTERS)

Nitin Gadkari meets Brazil's energy minister, seeks cooperation on ethanol usage

1 min read . 21 Apr 2022

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Highway construction slowed down to 28.64 km a day in FY22 amid Covid: Official

1 min read . 07 Apr 2022

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In FASTag system, it takes 47 seconds per vehicle to cross fee plaza: Gadkari

1 min read . 31 Mar 2022

Ola Electric on Saturday said it is investigating the incident of its electric scooter catching fire in Pune and will take appropriate action. (HT) (HT_PRINT)

Centre orders probe into EV fire incidents after Ola S1 Pro catches fire

1 min read . 29 Mar 2022

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified new safety rules for carrying children below four years of age on motorcycles today. (File photo) (Jitendra Prakash)

Helmet for child on bikes, speed of up to 40 kmph: Check new road safety rules

1 min read . 16 Feb 2022

Vehicle fitness tests at designated stations may become a must from next year

Vehicle fitness tests at designated stations may become a must from next year

1 min read . 04 Feb 2022

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Bharat series registration mark for vehicles: All you need to know

2 min read . 29 Dec 2021

BH series registration for personal vehicles will be available for a select segment of vehicle owners. (Representational image)

Govt introduces BH series registration mark for new vehicles: Details here

1 min read . 22 Dec 2021

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Road ministry launches navigation app that sends road safety alerts to drivers

1 min read . 19 Dec 2021

Tata Motors join hands with Maharashtra government to set up vehicle scrapping facility in the state. (File photo) (MINT_PRINT)

Tata Motors to help Maharashtra government to set up vehicle scrapping facility

1 min read . 17 Dec 2021

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Road ministry adopts IIT Madras' data-driven model for improving road safety

1 min read . 07 Nov 2021

The BH Series number plates aims to do away with the Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. (File photo) (PTI)

How to apply for BH series registration: Check eligibility in step-by-step guide

2 min read . 26 Oct 2021

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Road ministry proposes 40 kmph speed limit for bikes with child pillion rider

1 min read . 26 Oct 2021

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Is your car older than 15 years? Be prepared to shell out more for registration

1 min read . 08 Oct 2021

The new rules under the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy will be called the Central Motor Vehicles (Twenty fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021, and will come into effect from April 1, 2022 (PTI)

States to give 25% road tax rebate on vehicles bought post scrapping old ones

1 min read . 07 Oct 2021