News of the Month (May 2024)
Some of the other key happenings for the month, as covered by the national and local media/news agencies, are mentioned below: -
  1. Sikkim becomes the first state in India where the Transport Department has introduced an AI-powered traffic management system. 23 May 2024
    Link: https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/news/sikkim-first-state-in-india-to-introduce-ai-powered-traffic-management-system/3498622/
  2. The State Transport and Road Safety Commissionerate in Chennai has launched the new PUCC 2.0 software for issuing pollution control certificates to vehicles. 03 May 2024
    Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/state-transport-and-road-safety-commissionerate-launches-new-software-for-issuing-pollution-control-certificate-to-vehicles/article68136474.ece
  3. New driving license rules in India: No need for driving tests at RTO from June 1. 22 May 2024
    Link: https://www.indiatvnews.com/auto/new-driving-license-rules-in-india-no-need-for-driving-tests-at-rto-from-june-1-check-details-here-motor-vehicle-act-2024-05-22-932724
  4. Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping. 3 May 2024
    Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/car-more-than-15-years-old-state-govts-announce-discounts-for-scrapping-5-things-to-know-about-how-to-scrap-an-old-car/articleshow/109805726.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
  5. How to check car detail by number plate or RC number? 21 May 2024
    Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/how-to/how-to-check-car-detail-by-number-plate-or-rc-number/articleshow/110300888.cms
  6. Rs 2.7 crore generated through first series of ‘TG’ Fancy number plate registration in Hyderabad. 27 May 2024
    Link: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2024/May/27/rs-27-crore-generated-through-first-series-of-tg-number-plate-registration
  7. Fancy Number 'TG 09 9999' Sold for Rs. 25 Lakhs in Online Bidding in Hyderabad 21 May 2024
    Link: https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/fancy-number-tg-09-9999-sold-for-rs-25-lakhs-in-online-bidding-in-hyderabad-879805