TRANSPORT MINISTER
Bengaluru transport officials go on snap drive, seize ‘unauthorised’ bike taxis
Bengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Association, citing High Court orders, opposed and sought police protection against harassment.
Relief in sight for Bengaluru's traffic nightmare with greenfield corridor set for ahead of schedule December launch
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the inauguration of the STRR and Greenfield Corridor in Bengaluru. The Rs 17,000 crore STRR, started in 2022, will ease traffic and connect areas. The Rs 17,930 crore Greenfield Corridor, to be inaugurated by PM Modi, will cut travel time. Karnataka has received Rs 3.5 lakh crore for road work in a decade. Gadkari, at the Karnataka BJP special state executive meeting, expressed concerns about environmental clearances and urged the state to expedite approvals for Rs 2 lakh crore road projects.
Government forms Cabinet Committees, includes Union Ministers from NDA allies
The central government has formed eight Cabinet Committees, including the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth, and Skill Employment and Livelihood, with key ministers and special invitees designated to each committee to address various aspects of governance and decision-making.
Karnataka extends social security to unorganized transportation workers in a first in India
The State Government has introduced new social security and welfare rules for motor transport and allied workers, aiming to benefit around 5.4 million workers across various sectors of transportation. The rules encompass all workers involved in the sector, including those in ancillary roles like tire repair and wheel balancing. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy expressed confidence that the regulations, a first in the country, will provide security to workers currently outside statutory benefits.
Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji constantly filing petitions to stall trial: ED
The Enforcement Directorate informed a sessions court that former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji has been filing numerous petitions to delay trial proceedings in a money laundering case. This was stated by Karthik Dasari, Deputy Director, Chennai Zonal Office, Directorate of Enforcement, in his counter affidavit submitted to Principal Sessions Judge S Alli. Dasari claimed that Balaji's actions have an "ulterior motive to stall the trial proceedings" and are causing delays in the trial's commencement.
What happened that passengers onboard $35 billon-high-speed train in Spain experienced extreme turbulence? Details here
The passengers have experienced discomfort on a recently upgraded high-speed train traveling between Madrid and Gijon in northwest Spain. The high-speed line, which took 20 years to build and has the seventh-longest rail tunnel in Europe, opened last November.
Senthil Balaji's remand extended till July 1
A sessions court on Tuesday extended the remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, arrested by the ED in a money laundering case, till July 1. Principal Sessions Judge S Alli, before whom Senthil Balaji was produced by the prosecution through video-conferencing from the Central Puzhal Prison here, also extended his judicial custody till July 1.
PM Modi, senior ministers take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, marking his third consecutive term. He, along with his Council of Ministers, had previously taken oath on June 9. Modi, who retained the Varanasi seat, has been representing it since 2014. As the Leader of the House, he was the first to take the oath. Additionally, B Mahtab also took the oath as a member of the new House and as the pro-tem speaker earlier in the day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Nitin Gadkari takes charge as Minister of Road Transport and Highways
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari assumed office as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for reassigning him in Modi's third term. Known as the "Highway Man of India," Gadkari has overseen the construction of over 54,858 km of national highways in the past decade.
Nitin Gadkari retains Road Transport and Highways Ministry for third time; Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra to be MoS
One day after being sworn in, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is poised to continue his tenure overseeing the Road Transport and Highways Ministry for the third consecutive term. Moreover, Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra will join the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways as Ministers of State (MoS) to assist Gadkari in his responsibilities.
Chandrababu Naidu as CM faces huge task of delivering 'Super Six' guarantees with empty coffers
Chandrababu Naidu is poised to assume the leadership of Andhra Pradesh shortly, facing the formidable challenge of revitalising depleted state finances to deliver on the "Super Six" promises his party made during the recent Assembly elections. Naidu is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12.
Karnataka HC upholds govt notification, caps service fee on app-based auto rides at 5%
Justice Suraj Govindaraj, while dismissing the petitions from the app-based aggregators, said the platforms were entitled to collect 5% service charge over and above the base fare fixed.
Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore to tackle Kerala's economic crisis
The move comes as Kerala grapples with various economic challenges, including salary delays for government employees and stalled development projects.
Maharashtra dy CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Pune car accident 'disturbing', meets Police to discuss future course of action
Maharashtra Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "The incident that happened in Pune where two youths died is disturbing. I took a meeting with the police officials and took stock of what has happened till now and what action will be taken..."
Pune Porsche accident: 'Why not ask truck and bus drivers to write essay': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Reacting to the recent accident in Pune which claimed two lives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fostering a divided India, where justice itself seems to be contingent upon wealth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed shock and surprise over the Juvenile Justice Board taking a lenient view of the Pune car crash involving a minor boy who fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals with his speeding luxury vehicle.
"India to have world's second-largest urban metro system over next 2 years": Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the remarkable growth of India's urban metro transport, noting that the country is on track to have the world's second-largest urban metro system in the next two and a half years. He emphasized the success of Delhi's metro system, with 73 lakh riders daily, contributing to easier city commutes despite its expanding population. Puri also discussed advancements in the criminal justice system and police modernization under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Nirmala Sitharaman engages with commuters, takes Delhi Metro ride to Laxmi Nagar
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took a ride on the Delhi Metro to Laxmi Nagar, engaging with commuters during her journey, emphasizing the significance of public transport and connecting with people's everyday lives.
Arbitration matters related to Chabahar port to be referred to tribunal in Muscat: Official
"Major concerns, including lack of consensus on an arbitral framework, have been addressed. As per the agreement signed on Monday, matters requiring arbitration with regard to operation of the Chabahar port, will be referred to a three-member arbitration tribunal based in Muscat in accordance with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)," the official said on condition of anonymity.
Social network that needs connecting
India is planning a revamp of its urban transport sector to improve accessibility to work, healthcare, and education. The plan includes integrating metro and bus networks, promoting greening of intracity goods transport through small trucks, and aligning bus and metro routes. The lack of a holistic approach, with nearly half a dozen central ministries working in isolation, has led to discussions on an omnibus transport ministry.
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