Topic: Passengers
Indian Railways deems 2019 safest year in its history, records zero passenger deaths
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According to official data, there were 16 deaths in 2018-19, 28 the year before and 195 during 2016-2017.
For Uber and Ola drivers, it’s going to be a vomit-soaked New Year’s Eve
Driving isn’t their only job on days like New Years’ Eve or Christmas; facing rowdy passengers and cleaning vomit also figure in a day’s work.
On Camera
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Indian law needs to account for women, make finance inclusive
Indian women face multiple barriers in accessing finance in an equitable manner. Research suggests adding a gender lens to existing laws and financial products is crucial.
Heatwave sends Indians into air-conditioned cars for relief, petrol sales soar
Petrol sales have gone up 14% during 1-15 May from the corresponding period in April, a considerable amount especially in comparison to other fuels.
Defence
Desi defence start-up helps Army go off decades-long dependence on imported cold-weather gear
While AROO does research on the product, manufacturing is handled by another company with which it has a tie-up. The first set of AROO gear was delivered in second half of 2021.
How Congress is like the Ambassador & why Indian politics needs a brand new set of wheels
Like the car, nothing the party has done to reinvent itself has worked. Only way forward is to offer something looking towards the future, not in image of glorious past.