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Emergency mock drill at Pune railway station to strengthen crisis preparedness

RPF personnel seen wearing a body camera. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Published on May 08, 2025 08:14 AM IST

Govt in talks with airlines on Pak airspace closure, says aviation minister

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu. (PTI File Photo)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 02:36 PM IST

DGCA directs airlines to improve passenger support amid Pak airspace restriction

DGCA directive airlines to proactively inform passengers about revised flight routes, total expected travel time from departure to arrival, and the possibility of technical stops.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 01:13 PM IST

Bengaluru woman alleges harassment by cab driver during late-night ride

A Bengaluru woman alleged that the driver suddenly began smoking inside the cab. When she objected, he ignored her discomfort.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 02:19 PM IST

Delhi airport gets smart police booth to boost passenger safety

Before the inauguration, Usha Rangnani, additional commissioner of police (IGI Airport), briefed LG Saxena and Delhi police commissioner Sanjay Arora on the booth’s features (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:06 AM IST

BEST drivers to get monthly star ratings, other incentives

part from star ratings, BEST will also begin recognising drivers with the least complaints against them every month and other such parameters. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:32 AM IST

Bengaluru auto driver threatens to slap passenger after fare dispute

The driver demanded 338 instead of the 256 displayed on the passenger’s phone.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 10:46 AM IST

MSRTC driver dismissed for watching cricket while driving; stricter regulations planned

MSRTC driver dismissed for watching cricket while driving; stricter regulations planned
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:32 AM IST

E-autos in Lko get unique IDs for easy tracking

Cops marking ID numbers on the e-autos for their easy identification (Sourced)
Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:04 AM IST

Air India’s flight into training turbulence

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The recent sacking of the trainer based on the airline’s own internal investigation leaves observers with many doubts (Wikimedia)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:48 PM IST

Hyderabad cab driver caught playing PUBG while driving. Video

A Hyderabad cab driver was caught playing PUBG while driving, ignoring safety concerns.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 11:31 AM IST

Power disruption near Swargate ST stand on Tuesday night 

The electricity supply near the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation’s (MSRTC) bus stand at Swargate was disrupted on Tuesday night, putting passengers’ safety at risk. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:30 AM IST

15 PMPML depots to get CCTV cameras

According to the PMPML authorities, the CCTV cameras will be installed on a war footing basis, and they are trying to ensure that each depot has at least 32 cameras. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:06 AM IST

MSRTC security audit flags critical lapses across bus stands in Pune district

Following alleged rape incident at Swargate ST stand, 3-member committee of MSRTC conducted security audit highlighting critical lapses across bus stands in Pune district. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:58 AM IST

Air India flight to New York returns to Mumbai after security threat

An Air India plane (Representational photo)
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 01:42 PM IST

Waiting areas at 60 major railway stations to help control crowding

The decision was made on Friday during a high-level meeting chaired by Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Bengaluru cab driver threatens passenger, keeps harassing after suspension

When the police contacted the driver, he denied the allegations, claiming he never even stepped out of the vehicle. (Representational image).
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:56 AM IST

Incident exposes lapses in safety and infrastructure at Swargate ST stand

Inspection found serious shortcomings, including ineffective monitoring, inadequate passenger waiting areas, poor seating arrangements, lack of drinking water, unclean restrooms, and the absence of designated seating for women at Swargate ST Bus stand. (HT)
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:28 AM IST

EMR facility to come up at Ahmednagar, Miraj railway stations

Pune division of Central Railway has recently e-auctioned space to open an emergency medical room (EMR) each at Ahmednagar and Miraj railway stations to provide prompt medical assistance. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:48 AM IST

WR to improve operations with 176-crore control room upgrade

The Western Railway (WR) is investing 176 crore to establish a state-of-the-art centralised control room at Mumbai Central. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 09:03 AM IST

Pune railway division sees 1,757 chain-pulling, 57 stone-pelting incidents in 2024

Whenever a chain-pulling instance occurs, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has to first locate the bogie where it took place and identify the individual responsible. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways ready 400 special trains for over 15L devotees on Mauni Amavasya

DRM NR (Lucknow division) SM Sharma with senior DCM Kuldeep Tiwari during inspection of Prayag Sangam station to see preparedness in view of Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan  (Sourced)
Published on Jan 20, 2025 10:01 PM IST

IndiGo passenger turns chaiwala, distributes tea to co-flyers. Watch

A viral video of men serving tea on an aeroplane sparks mixed reactions online.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 10:01 AM IST

'Ran for my life': Woman shares nightmarish Ola cab experience in Gurugram

The women said four men surrounded the cab. (Representative Image)
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 01:38 PM IST

HC asks state to submit steps taken to license aggregator apps

HC asks state to submit steps taken to license aggregator apps
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 07:58 AM IST

Supreme Court judge narrates mid-air chaos featuring drunk fliers

Justices KV Vishwanathan and Surya Kant were seated in the front row near the gallery area when this incident took place.
Published on Nov 27, 2024 07:17 PM IST

Railways announces cancellation of trains due to foggy weather

These measures aim to ensure passenger safety and prevent delays caused by low visibility. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Unruly flight passenger restrained after attempt to open emergency door mid-air

A brazen flight passenger had to be restrained after he tried to open the emergency door mid-air.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:00 PM IST

Bomb threats strike Gorakhpur airport thrice in 2 hours

For representation only (Agency)
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Japan rolls out blade-resistant umbrellas on trains amid surge in knife attacks

Japan deployed blade-resistant umbrellas on trains to enhance passenger safety following a rise in knife attacks.
Published on Oct 22, 2024 05:20 PM IST