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Transporters and taxi unions are on a strike across Delhi-NCR for the second day, protesting the increased environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles and rising fuel prices. While the strike's impact is limited, unions demand a rollback of the ECC and a revision of taxi fares due to financial strain on drivers.

Challans Went Up 46% Last Year, Traffic Officials Blame ‘Reel Culture’

Addressing the escalating road safety crisis, India's Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the nation's dismal adherence to lane discipline, attributing it as a major cause of traffic mishaps. In response, the court has mandated that public transport systems equip their vehicles with Vehicle Location Tracking Devices and emergency buttons, highlighting how these enhancements can significantly bolster passenger security.

New AAP guidelines aim to curb rising drowning deaths, particularly among minority youth. Highlighting disparities, the recommendations stress layered prevention: constant supervision, early swimming lessons, life jacket use, and CPR training. Experts urge families and communities to adopt proven safety measures to protect children from this leading cause of accidental death.

The Supreme Court has taken a firm stand against the Rajasthan government, holding them directly accountable for the illegal extraction of sand within the National Chambal Sanctuary, a crucial habitat for endangered wildlife like gharials and dolphins.

Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR are striking May 21-23, demanding an immediate taxi and auto fare hike. Unions cite 15 years of stagnant fares despite soaring fuel and operational costs, and allege exploitation by app-based aggregators. A protest is planned for May 23, with threats of further escalation if demands aren't met.

In a significant setback, part of the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur crumbled, leading to an immediate response from structural engineers at BRO, IIT Patna, and local authorities. Aerial drone surveys are currently in progress to evaluate the extent of the damage as plans are underway for a provisional Bailey bridge suitable for light traffic.

Fresh US intelligence suggests Iran has resumed military production, including drones, much sooner than anticipated, raising concerns about its rapid arsenal regeneration. Tehran's strategy of decentralized manufacturing and reliance on commercially available components allows for swift replenishment of weapons like Shahed drones and Fateh missiles, even after recent strikes.

Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court's decision to lift the ban on bike-taxi services. The state argues that two-wheelers shouldn't be classified as transport vehicles and raises safety concerns for passengers. This appeal follows the High Court's directive to permit bike-taxi operations by issuing contract carriage permits.