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Topic: traffic

India’s GST boost to car sales has worsened congestion. Tax private vehicle use

India’s urban crisis won’t end until cities make driving in crowded areas expensive.

Reckless drivers, beware! This Pune engineer keeps score with his traffic violation hall of shame

Ravi Kumar's VahanScore is a citizen-driven traffic violation database aimed at increasing public accountability. He hopes to bring city's road accident count down by half in 5 yrs.

Traffic safety doesn’t have to depend on CCTVs. New satellite tech is changing the game

Traffic safety is being elevated to new heights. Experts believe this is the biggest improvement in road safety since the invention of the seatbelt.

TV news made you feel little sympathy for farmers. The ‘high voltage drama’ a public nuisance?

Republic TV, Zee News, NDTV 24X7 have been airing commuter complaints to the farmers’ march to Delhi. When the effects become personal, public sympathy wanes distinctly.

As Karnataka carpooling row continues, Bengaluru ready for disruptive fix to traffic woes

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy says government will study existing guidelines on carpooling and come up with a suitable solution within the next 10 days.

Gujarat minister excusing road offences does more damage to India’s reputation as traffic hell

No one wants their festivities ruined by heavy traffic fines, but nobody wants their festivities ruined by a clown driving the wrong way either.

Indian car makers propose tax cut on imports in trade deal with Britain

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has written to the government backing phased cuts to 30% over five years, following a grace period of five years with none, sources said.

India is splurging big time on airlines, roads & railways. Let’s just hope it all pays off

No Indian airline makes money, railways' passenger traffic is stagnant, and roads have a revenue imbalance problem. At some point, traffic growth will have to justify the investment.

Do people drive differently in the rain? Here’s what the research says

Some driver cohorts–including male drivers–may be at higher risk of a crash during rainy weather. Underestimating danger can be fatal.

How a supercomputer is helping reduce traffic jams, and saving time and money

The global pandemic reduced traffic volumes around the world, but congestion remains a problem in many major cities.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.