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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicTruck drivers

Topic: Truck drivers

Illegal Indian immigrant truck driver, ‘high on drugs’, arrested in US for running over 3 people

Jashanpreet Singh, 21, arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter. In August, another illegal Indian immigrant was arrested for killing three people while taking an illegal U-turn.

Should the govt get involved in Harjinder Singh case? He’s no victim

The more support Singh has received from Indian-origin people in the US, the greater has been the uproar against immigrants and their supporters.

US suspends visas for foreign truckers after Indian driver kills 3 in Florida

US Secy of State Marco Rubio announces all visas for foreign commercial truck drivers is currently paused following the arrest of Harjinder Singh, who was involved in the accident.

Life on India’s shiny new expressways—sleeping truck drivers, jugaad, and secret dhabas

ThePrint was on board Gaffar’s truck as he told the story of a transforming highway landscape while driving on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway through a sandstorm.

How women voters ‘were mobilised’ for BJP’s win this poll season & many surprises of an Indian highway

Global media also looks at how an Eastern Himalayan community is protecting mithuns, a cattle considered sacred, and India's need for higher GDP growth to address job gap.

‘Heavy invitation’ & ‘Highway Parliament’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Apex transporters body split on govt assurances on hit-and-run law, faction wants ‘complete withdrawal’

Govt Tuesday held talks with All India Motor Transport Congress (AITMC) delegation & assured new penal provision won't be implemented before consultations. Some in AIMTC 'dissatisfied'.

‘A truck drive to 2024’ & ‘invitation astra’ for Ram Temple inauguration

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Indian transport workers call off 3-day strike after talks with government

Drivers of trucks, buses and tankers staged the protest against the new hit-and-run law that sets down punishment of up to 10 years' imprisonment or a maximum fine of Rs. 700,000.

Food, money, BJP — Rahul quizzes truck owner on Washington to New York ‘yatra’

During a recent US trip, the Congress leader hopped on to a truck at Washington DC and was a very inquisitive passenger during the 190-km ride to New York.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.