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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
TopicTruck drivers

Topic: Truck drivers

‘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.

Protesting truck drivers attack police constable in Surat, 23 arrested

The incident took place near Magdalla Port on Dumas road when a large number of truck drivers blocked the road demanding withdrawal of the new law on hit-and-run cases.

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.

Hungary’s eased immigration rules help Indian truckers find a new market. Pay is better, less traffic a bonus

Suffering labour woes, Budapest has opened up to Indian truckers. Described as punctual, respectful & excellent at vehicle ops, Indian truckers are driving across Europe via Hungary.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.