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Rs 9k crore traffic fine unpaid against Rs 12k crore worth of traffic fines issued in 2024

Hyderabad, May 19(UNI) Rs 12,000 crore worth of traffic fines were issued in 2024 alone, of which a staggering Rs 9,000 crore remain unpaid, according to a first-ever Challan Report presents a stark view of India's road reality by CARS 24, one of India’s largest auto-tech companies.
Over 8 crore challans were issued in the last year, nearly one for every second vehicle on the road, the report revealed.
Despite strict regulations, enforcement lags behind, and non-compliance continues to thrive.
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Hyd: Private school bus driver gets two-days jail for drunken driving

25 Jun 2025 | 12:16 AM

Hyderabad, June 24 (UNI) A 35-year-old school bus driver who was caught during a drunken driving check recently was convicted and sentenced to two- days imprisonment here today.

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AP: YSRCP flays coalition’s claim of good governance

24 Jun 2025 | 11:18 PM

Vijayawada, June 24 (UNI) The Opposition YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh today rubbished the coalition claims of good governance during its first year and said never in the history of the state women and all sections of people been "cheated so badly".

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Hyd: Utopia Therapeutics secures $1 5M investment for developing obesity vaccine

24 Jun 2025 | 10:42 PM

Hyderabad, June 24 (UNI) Utopia Therapeutics, a Hyderabad-based biotech startup focused on developing next-generation vaccines for chronic metabolic conditions including obesity, today announced it has secured seed funding of USD 1.5 million from Whale Tank, a leading early-stage venture firm focused on breakthrough life science innovations.

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Kerala plans several programmes, quiz to celebrate MSME Day

24 Jun 2025 | 10:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24 (UNI) The Kerala government is celebrating World MSME Day on June 27 with a series of programmes designed to emphasise the crucial role of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in enhancing the state's top standing in the national industrial landscape.

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Ex-CM Jagan Reddy to face one more legal challenge

24 Jun 2025 | 10:23 PM

Guntur, June 24 (UNI) Former Andhra Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is to face another legal challenge as the police registered a case against him for violating the election model code of conduct.

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