Rayjohn D'Souza, the cab driver who dropped Suchana Seth, Bengaluru CEO accused of killing her four-year-old son, gives details about the Goa murder case. On the murder of a four-year-old boy allegedly by his mother in Goa, cab driver Rayjohn D'Souza says, "She (accused Suchana Seth) remained quiet during the entire journey... I received call from the Goa Police and the police informed me that bloodstains were found in Suchana's room and suspected the missing child. Goa police asked me to take her to the nearest police station. Upon reaching the police station, the police searched the vehicle, discovering the child's body inside the bag. The inspector asked if he was her son and she said yes..."
12 January,2024 05:26 PM IST
Panic buying of fuel in Mumbai and other cities across India is being witnessed amid fear of supply shortage. A few petrol pumps in Mumbai are even running dry as a result. This is a consequence of truck and bus drivers protest against the new hit and run law that punishes negligent driving. This new law provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot without reporting the incident. But the truck drivers say this law is one-sided and harsh on them. The strike going forward is likely to impact the supplies of essential fruits and vegetables and hit the common man.
10 January,2024 12:17 PM IST
Amid truckers’ protest over the newly introduced Hit & Run Law, Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in Winter Session of the Parliament is going viral. HM Shah was addressing the house and giving details about Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. He briefed the Lok Sabha members about the Hit & Run Law and now, as the truckers are protesting, his Parliament speech is going viral.
04 January,2024 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai
Soon after the video of Shajapur Collector snapping at protesting truck drivers and asking “Tumahari aukat kya hai” went viral on social media, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister swung into action and suspended Collector Kishor Kanyal. The truck drivers were protesting a new Hit-and-run law that provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot without reporting the incident. While the strike has been called off today after the government assured that it would consult stakeholders before implementing a contentious law against hit-and-run, a video of Shajapur Collector misbehaving with truck driver is still doing the rounds. Post the video went viral, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister swung into action and suspended Collector Kishor Kanyal.
03 January,2024 04:28 PM IST
Bus and truck drivers on Jan 01, held protests across several states of India against the new hit-and-run law. This triggered difficulty for commuters travelling to different places. Private bus and truck drivers on January 01, enforced a 'chakka jam' across Haryana. Members of an organisation representing the drivers also staged a protest on the streets of Bhopal at the Board Office intersection. A similar protest also broke out in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, where bus drivers staged a demonstration against the new central law. With the buses anchored in their sheds, regular commuters and interstate passengers bore the brunt of the protests. The ongoing strike has impacted the movement of thousands of vehicles across the protesting states. Notably, the new central law attracts a 7-10-year prison sentence for drivers falling foul of it.
02 January,2024 02:55 PM IST
Hustle and bustle of the economic capital of India, Mumbai, is all about surviving and succeeding. One such hustler is a 24-year-old auto driver, Vishal Paikrao, who has a more ‘sophisticated’ second job. While navigating through the roads of the ‘Dream City’, Vishal also trades in the stock market. Vishal’s auto-rickshaw is also his trading office. 12th pass Paikrao has high hopes from his career as a trader. He has got the title of Auto-Wala Trading Expert. Vishal learned the intricacies of the stock market and the art of trading. Vishal Paikrao, provides advice to investors in the stock market.
26 December,2023 04:30 PM IST
Surekha Yadav, recently became the first woman to operate the newly introduced semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express train. Yadav, who piloted the semi-high-speed train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, has broken the proverbial glass ceiling a number of times. She earned the distinction of becoming India’s first woman train driver in 1988. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also tweeted about Ms Yadav and her Vande Bharat Journey.
15 March,2023 10:16 PM IST
A teenager, driving a car without license, dragged an on-duty traffic constable on his car's bonnet for about 1.5 kilometres after the constable stopped him for jumping a traffic signal. The incident took place at Vasai in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Sunday evening. The accused has been arrested and booked under various charges including attempt to murder and motor vehicle act. The traffic constable has sustained injuries in the incident.
14 February,2023 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai
From Mumbai's first Ramleela that had paanwalas and kaali-peeli drivers from UP performing the Ramayana on stage, to the city's first Navratri celebrations put together by Prabhodankar Thackeray, father of Bal Thackeray and BR Ambedkar, as a reformation against caste hierarchy, mid-day traces stories of inclusivity and history going back in time
01 October,2022 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai
#Bollywood actor #VarunDhawan's family driver #ManojSahu passed away on #Tuesday due to a heart attack. #Varun in his Instagram post, remembered his driver and wrote a heartfelt message.
19 January,2022 10:43 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
