Fake e-Challan Scam Targets Indian Vehicle Owners
A sophisticated cyber fraud campaign uses fake traffic fine portals to steal financial data. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
A sophisticated cyber fraud campaign uses fake traffic fine portals to steal financial data. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
Rajasthan transport department cracks down on vehicle number allotment scam. RTOs directed to file criminal cases and submit detailed probe reports by year-end. Full story inside.
Chandigarh's vehicle registration trends show a shift as two-wheelers now lead. Explore the data, reasons behind high car ownership, and comparisons with Gandhinagar and Jalandhar.
Pune cab riders face demands for extra payment to switch on air-conditioners during winter. Multiple incidents reported with Uber and Rapido. Read about the commuter ordeal and official response.
Pune's festive season vehicle registrations soar 15-20%, hitting a 4-year peak. Experts warn of traffic and pollution, urging public transport focus. Read the full analysis.
Kanpur authorities launch a new colour-code system for e-rickshaws, merging 40 routes into 4. Joint campaigns for registration, fitness checks, and traffic enforcement announced. Read the full plan.
Mumbai's car registrations cross 15 lakh, pushing vehicle density to 753 per km. Experts warn of worsening congestion and call for urgent public transport boost. Read more.
Dell tightens return-to-office rules, demanding sales staff work 5 days a week onsite. New policy ends flexibility for parents, causing disruption. Read the full story.
Despite a Madras HC-backed circular, Karur RTO insists on manual vehicle inspections, demanding bribes up to Rs 2000. Dealers allege systemic corruption undermining digital reforms.
Jaipur RTO cracks down on a vintage vehicle number scam. Over 2000 owners face scrutiny, documents under verification from Dec 24-26. Read details and consequences.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK directs RTO to penalize overloaded ready-mix concrete trucks causing spills and accidents. Action also ordered against buses stopping illegally.
Nine days after Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik ordered his suspension for negligence in a fatal school van crash, the Nagpur RTO officer remains in post. Public outrage grows over enforcement lapses. Read more.
Pune RTO claims Uber, Ola, Rapido updated fares to approved rates. Yet, passengers report overcharging as drivers use unauthorized website. Companies silent. Details inside.
A mason in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1.75 lakh after downloading a malicious APK disguised as an RTO traffic challan. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial cybersecurity tips to stay safe.
Despite outrage over a student's death, 364 school buses/vans in Nagpur lack fitness certificates. Officials claim action, but safety gaps persist. Read the full investigation.
Following a deadly multi-vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway, Prayagraj RTO has launched a major campaign for road safety in fog, deploying teams and working with transport unions.
Operations at Nagpur's RTO East office were disrupted after clerks stopped work protesting an agent's threats. Citizens faced major inconvenience. Police intervention led to a consensus, but no FIR was filed. Read the full story.
Three Pune residents, including an Army officer, collectively lost Rs 11.33 lakh in sophisticated online RTO challan scams. Learn how the frauds unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Kalyan RTO registers FIR against Uber after a driver molested a woman. The case highlights major safety failures in bike taxi operations. Read the full details.
Kolkata restaurants and bars launch a proactive campaign to counsel patrons against drunk driving this festive season. Staff trained to help book cabs and refuse service to inebriated guests.
Mangaluru RTO office was targeted by a hoax bomb threat email claiming ISI-LTTE involvement. Police found nothing after a thorough search. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Amboli Police registers FIR against Ola and Rapido for running illegal petrol bike-taxis in Mumbai. RTO officer's complaint highlights safety and permit violations. Details inside.
Two scooters in Lucknow rack up 463 traffic fines worth Rs 3 lakh, exceeding their market value. Police escalate search, suspend registrations. Discover the shocking details of chronic traffic violations.
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.
Ghaziabad's inaugural automatic driving centre is now open in Guldhar. Featuring simulators, 56 cameras, and automated tests, it aims to improve driver skills and reduce road accidents. Read more.
Mysuru launches the One Nation One Card initiative on Dec 1, featuring QR codes on RCs & licences. Minister Ramalinga Reddy announces online services & Rs 648 crore revenue. Read more!
Shalimar Bagh witnessed intense campaigning for MCD by-elections as BJP and AAP leaders made final push. Residents highlight sanitation and water issues as key concerns.
Haryana's VIP number plate HR88B8888 creates history, fetching Rs 1.17 crore in auction. Discover the numerology behind this record-breaking sale and what it reveals about India's luxury market.
Rajasthan government suspends Dausa RTO Jagdish Amrawat after major irregularities discovered in VIP vehicle number allocation. Departmental investigation reveals 400 officials involved in scam.
Pune RTO's preliminary investigation reveals driver lost vehicle control in Navale Bridge tragedy that claimed 8 lives. Speed violation confirmed from CCTV analysis.