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The Telangana government proposes to link the Road Transport Authority database with the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad, allowing traffic police to access real-time vehicle data during checks, including registration status, insurance and pollution control certificates. The move is designed to make the issuance of traffic challans more accurate and transparent by verifying violations through authentic, live ...

The Indian Meteorological department (IMD) highlighted the utilisation of advanced tools such as Doppler weather radar-imaging, met satellite images, numerical weather predictions and GIS-based special imaging to integrating met data into the city’s emergency response systems as part of monsoon preparedness. The IMD’s capabilities include nowcast, mid-range, extended range, and long-range forecasts. Integrating IMD data with TGICCC advanced systems, including ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed up to USD 10 billion for India’s urban transformation, including metro extension in the next five years. The plan includes sovereign loans, private sector financing and third-party capital. The initiative is anchored by India’s flagship Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), which ADB is supporting to attract private investment for urban infrastructure. On urban transport, ...

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the three authorities, Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway development authorities will be formed to operate a fleet of 500 electric buses, with Noida leading the initiative. A consultant will be appointed to define the SPV’s structure and recommend board members. While the Directorate of Urban Transport (DUT) will procure the buses and hire ...

The Centre is working on new regulations that may soon bring back the “dog nose” design for trucks and heavy vehicles — a structural change that could improve road safety and logistics efficiency. The “dog nose” refers to a truck design in which the engine and hood protrude in front of the driver’s cabin — a common sight until the ...

As traditional measures were no longer sufficient to tackle urban transport challenges, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed a double-decker bus system that would operate above ground level ferrying 120-150 passengers, as an innovative transport solution to address the growing problem of traffic congestion in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun. Beyond traffic management, the broader role of technology and ...

The recently released Asset Monetisation Strategy Document for the road sector released by the National Highways Authority of India is expected to strengthen the quality, longevity, and technological advancement of India’s road network. The opening up the assets to private investment will accelerate infrastructure development while ensuring financial sustainability. The strategy is based on principles like maximising the value of ...

“The citizens of Mangaluru are quite disciplined in following traffic rules including maintaining parking sense and wearing helmets”, says K Ravishankar, DCP, Mangaluru Welcome to Mangaluru, a city distinguished for its grand panoramic spectacular which is now on the cusp of being a smart city. Mangaluru’s street carry more than just vehicles, but is a bustling heart for dreams and ...

As per the reports, Bengaluru has launched its first commercial drone delivery service, nearly three years after three hospitals in the city announced plans to use drones for medical deliveries. The service aims to bypass the city’s heavy traffic. Delivery routes are planned based on demand density and available infrastructure. According to Skye Air, a Delhi-based drone delivery network, the ...

Traditional interceptors and methods of tracking speeding vehicles, which flashed numbers on a screen while traffic police scrambled to catch violators, can likely become obsolete with the introduction of AI-based interceptors which will not just issue challans, but will also detect multiple traffic offences in real time. With the advent of the AI-powered 4D Radar Interceptor, Delhi traffic police aim ...