Truckers’ protest: Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to meet AITC representatives today
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers’ protest: Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to meet AITC representatives today

Live Mint  

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla will hold a meeting with the representatives of All India Transport Congress in New Delhi at 7 p.m. on Tuesday amid a nationwide strike of drivers and truckers against the stringent hit-and-run provision under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, news agency ANI reported. “It is informed that various bus drivers are also joining the movement to highlight the difficulties which are likely to occur due to the laws towards motorists,” the AITWA added. “It is currently important that a joint committee is formed to review how drivers shall be given the confidence that no harsh action can be initiated,’ AITWA said. People crowd up fuel pumps to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing a shortage of fuel as truck drivers protest against the hit-and-run law.

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Hyderabad: Hit by free bus travel, auto unions seek compensation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Hit by free bus travel, auto unions seek compensation

New Indian Express  

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Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again
10 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17

Hindustan Times  

Truck drivers across Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike starting from January 17, announced the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association on Saturday. The strike is to protest against the stringent laws for hit-and-run cases under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17 Speaking to reporters, C Naveen Reddy, president …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Truckers’ protest | Stop making laws unilaterally: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The Hindu  

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Truckers withdraw protest after Centre's assurance on hit-and-run law
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Truckers withdraw protest after Centre's assurance on hit-and-run law

Deccan Chronicle  

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As trucker strike hits food, fuel supply across states, Centre makes an appeal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As trucker strike hits food, fuel supply across states, Centre makes an appeal

Hindustan Times  

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Truckers strike: Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting new hit-and-run law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers strike: Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting new hit-and-run law

The Hindu  

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Rahul Gandhi's ‘Shehanshah Ke Farmaan’ jibe at Centre over truck drivers protest
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi's ‘Shehanshah Ke Farmaan’ jibe at Centre over truck drivers protest

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the strike by transporters over the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita's provisions on road accident. While more than 150 MPs were suspended, Shahenshah in Parliament enacted a law against drivers, the backbone of the Indian economy, which could have fatal consequences,” Gandhi posted on social media platform X. …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Drivers’ protest: Why there are long queues at petrol pumps in these cities?

Live Mint  

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Truckers strike enters Day 2, long queues at petrol pumps | Top Updates
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers strike enters Day 2, long queues at petrol pumps | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

In a widespread demonstration against the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, the nationwide strike by transport associations and drivers entered its second day, causing disruptions in fuel supplies and long queues at petrol pumps in various cities. The BNS, which recently replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, has introduced stringent penalties for hit-and-run cases, particularly targeting motorists involved in serious …

Truckers end stir after getting assurance from Centre over new hit-and-run law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers end stir after getting assurance from Centre over new hit-and-run law

India TV News  

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Why are truck drivers protesting against new 'hit-and-run' law? All you need to know about it
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are truck drivers protesting against new 'hit-and-run' law? All you need to know about it

India TV News  

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Centre's meet shortly amid truckers' protest against new hit-and-run law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre's meet shortly amid truckers' protest against new hit-and-run law

India Today  

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Truck drivers protest against new provisition under hit and run
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truck drivers protest against new provisition under hit and run

Hindustan Times  

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Delhi: Few auto drivers thrashed for operating rickshaws amid ongoing strike in Uttam Nagar
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Few auto drivers thrashed for operating rickshaws amid ongoing strike in Uttam Nagar

India Today  

Amid the strike of auto-rickshaw, cab and taxi unions in the national capital on Monday, a few auto drivers were thrashed for operating rickshaws during the protest in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi. They were thrashed by the protesting auto drivers for going about their daily business instead of joining the strike. However, members of the auto drivers’ union …

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi start two-day strike today over fuel price hike
2 years, 8 months ago

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi start two-day strike today over fuel price hike

Firstpost  

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