Mohali DC Komal Mittal launches 7 special teams for daily checks against illegal mining. FIRs must include vehicle details. A comprehensive database of mining vehicles is ordered. #Mohali #Punjab
NHAI eliminates mandatory Know Your Vehicle (KYV) for FASTag activation from Feb 1, 2026, aiming to reduce delays. New VAHAN-based validation to simplify process for users.
India's EV penetration in 2-wheelers & cars lost momentum in 2025 after GST cuts on ICE vehicles. However, overall EV sales grew 16% to 22.7 lakh units. Read the full analysis.
India's auto sector achieved historic sales in 2025, with two-wheeler registrations crossing 20 million and passenger vehicles hitting 4.38 million units. GST cuts and strong SUV demand fueled the growth. Read the full analysis.
Telangana RTA mandates strict surveillance of school vehicles, holds schools & parents accountable for safety violations. New database & enforcement drives initiated.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah details a comprehensive national strategy against organised crime, focusing on coordination, technology, and stringent laws. Read the full plan.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveils India's first national Organised Crime Network Database (OCND), an AI-powered platform to dismantle cross-state criminal syndicates and boost internal security.
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.
Delhi government mandates all land-owning departments to submit property details for DAMIS, a centralised online system aimed at preventing encroachments and improving asset management.
The US Justice Department has released thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, reinstating a photo of Donald Trump in the public database. Get the latest details on this significant disclosure.
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.
Telangana Police unveil TG-QUEST, an AI-powered drone surveillance system. It analyzes live footage, detects crimes, and enforces traffic. Discover how this tech works.
Buying a used car? Avoid legal and financial risks. Learn 5 simple ways to check if the vehicle is under an unpaid loan before you finalize the deal. Essential guide for smart buyers.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
Two Virginia brothers, former contractors, arrested for allegedly deleting sensitive US government databases. They face decades in prison for cyberattacks and data theft. Read the full details.
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy sensitive US government databases. Read the full details of the cyberattack and potential prison sentences.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
NIC discovers 117 anomalies in Vahan database including 1,500 EVs registered before 1996. Government launches massive data cleansing exercise to identify operational vehicles and improve policy planning.
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo builds digital database of Sudan's artifacts as war destroys museums. Learn how she's preserving 7,000-year history from Paris.
Karnataka High Court rules deceased fingerprints cannot establish identity from Aadhaar database. Learn how this impacts police investigations and privacy rights.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir seek detailed employment and financial information from journalists, including salary slips, to create a verified database, raising press freedom concerns.
Technical failures in Karnataka's new VAHAN and SARATHI software systems cause massive drop in learner's licence applications, creating chaos across RTOs and leaving applicants stranded.
A 24-year-old from Kerala's Malappuram district has been arrested for allegedly hacking into sensitive police and telecom databases, raising serious cybersecurity concerns across India.
IIT-Madras researchers develop ShaktiDB, India's first homegrown database management system, challenging foreign tech dominance and enhancing data sovereignty.
IIT-Madras researchers develop ShaktiDB, a groundbreaking Indian database system challenging foreign tech dominance and securing national data infrastructure.
AIIMS Delhi's groundbreaking DNA database portal is solving India's missing persons crisis by matching unidentified bodies with families through genetic profiling technology.
DattaX IT Private Limited becomes MariaDB's official distributor in India, bringing cutting-edge open-source database technology to Indian enterprises for digital transformation.
India's Election Commission is in the final stages of preparing the Seamless Electoral Roll Update System (SIR) for nationwide implementation. The crucial meeting with State CEOs today will determine the rollout timeline for this game-changing electoral r