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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
586 vehicles, 27 driving licences face suspension over unpaid challans
: The district traffic department has sent a list of 586 vehicles to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for suspension or cancellation of registration due to more than five unpaid traffic challans. Along with this, a list of 27 driving licence holders has also been sent for possible suspension or cancellation. Assistant regional transport officer (administration), Rajesh Chaturvedi, said the list sent by the police includes only vehicle registration numbers and not the names of owners (For representation only) The action may lead to suspension for one to six months, or full cancellation in serious cases, such as repeated offences or involvement in criminal activity. Assistant regional transport officer (administration), Rajesh Chaturvedi, said the list sent by the police includes only vehicle registration numbers and not the names of owners. These vehicles have more than five pending e-challans, which were issued through the Integrated Police Management System (IPMS) using CCTV footage. 'Many drivers do not know about these challans, as they are not always informed unless they check the e-challan mobile app or receive a notice,' he said. The transport department now plans to send notices to the vehicle owners. They will be asked to pay their pending challans at the RTO. If they do not comply, their vehicle registrations or driving licences could be suspended or cancelled. Traffic inspector Amit Kumar added that the first list has already been sent, and a second list is almost ready. According to the RTO records, Prayagraj currently has 11,84,226 driving licences on record — including 9,59,382 permanent licences and 2,24,844 endorsed and learner licences.
Business Upturn
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Quest Flow Controls (Meson Valves India) secures Rs 19.89 crore order from BHEL
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 17, 2025, 12:26 IST Quest Flow Controls Limited (formerly known as Meson Valves India Limited) announced on Thursday, July 17, that it has received a purchase order worth ₹19.89 crore from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Central PSU under the Department of Heavy Industry. According to the company's filing with the BSE SME platform, the order is for the supply of remote control valves for the Naval Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The order is domestic, and the company clarified that neither the promoter group nor related parties have any interest in the awarding entity. The execution timeline for the order is 10–12 months, and the amount includes GST. Commenting on the development, Whole Time Director Swaroop Raghuvir Natekar signed off the communication, noting that the order strengthens the company's portfolio in the naval and defense segment. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Time of India
Swipe to get heard: Police app to enable Delhiites to register complaints beyond theft and burglary
New Delhi: Aiming to modernise and streamline the process of reporting a crime, Delhi Police will soon bring out a mobile application that would enable citizens to alert cops and register complaints from the comfort of their homes with just a few clicks. The app is currently under development. According to police, its user-friendly interface will enable people to download the app, complete a one-time registration, and then lodge complaints conveniently — ranging from heinous crimes to minor street offences — without having to physically visit a police station. The feedback mechanism and status alert system would ensure proper follow-up and timely action, they said. Currently, people lodge online complaints in cases of burglary, theft and pickpocketing. For other matters, they prefer to visit the police station. Joint commissioner of police (vigilance) Aslam Khan said the app aims to simplify the complaint registration and investigation process, making it more efficient and transparent. "Citizens will no longer have to worry about visiting police stations or following up on their complaints. The innovative app will provide a seamless experience, ensuring justice is delivered quickly and effectively," he added. According to sources, Delhi Police's initiative is a significant step towards leveraging technology to improve public services and enhance citizen engagement. "The app will not only benefit citizens but police personnel too, as it will automate many of the manual processes involved in complaint registration and investigation. Inquiry officers will be able to upload documents directly to the app, which will then be sent to their superiors for review," said deputy commissioner of police (vigilance) Anyesh Roy. Complainants will receive SMS alerts and updates, including action taken reports. A speech-to-text feature is also integrated into the app to assist investigating officers in documenting reports efficiently. The mobile phone app is part of an advanced Integrated Petitions Monitoring System (IPMS), which is being prepared for implementation in the next six months. Currently, Delhi Police operates an Integrated Complaint Monitoring System (ICMS), a digital platform enabling citizens to lodge petitions online and officers to process and manage them effectively. The current complaint management system faces several critical limitations, impacting its effectiveness and user experience. Scalability is a major concern, as the system struggles to handle increasing complaint volumes efficiently. Moreover, the lack of robust data analytics hinders the ability to perform comprehensive trend analysis and informed decision-making. "Technologically, the system is missing advanced features, such as AI-driven optical character recognition (OCR) and intelligent document summarisation, which are essential for automating and streamlining petition processing. Role-based access monitoring is inadequate, causing workflow inefficiencies," said an officer. Furthermore, the absence of dedicated mobile platforms significantly restricts both officers and citizens from accessing the system conveniently or engaging in real-time interactions. Together, these challenges highlight the urgent need for technological upgrades and mobile solutions to improve scalability, enhance data-driven insights, and provide seamless access across devices. IPMS will feature web-based petition registration and the mobile app for easy petition submission, supporting multiple languages for wider accessibility. "Real-time petition tracking and notifications keep users informed. Officers benefit from a dedicated web dashboard and a mobile app for field use, enabling efficient petition management," said the officer. "The system includes role-based access control, petition assignment and streamlined workflow. Advanced AI-powered OCR and summarisation modules enhance document processing for officers. Additionally, performance dashboards and analytics on petition status, crime and criminals provide valuable insights for better decision-making and improved service delivery," the officer added.
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Taiwan-built submarine delivery in doubt over testing delays, ‘pipe leaks'
Taiwan's first locally built submarine faced new doubts over whether the vessel could meet a November delivery deadline to the island's navy as it had yet to begin long-awaited sea trials, with a new schedule yet to be confirmed. The Hai Kun, or Narwhal, part of Taiwan's Indigenous Defence Submarine (IDS) programme, had originally been slated to begin Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) in April. But there had been no sign of progress by the end of the month, despite earlier pledges from the military that testing would proceed on schedule. Former navy captain Kuo Hsi, who served as a construction adviser on the project, said during a recent live-streaming on social media that repeated piping system failures had resulted in compartment flooding, forcing foreign testing teams to suspend work. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. 'Pipes have broken or been pulled loose again,' Kuo said recently on a social media political talk show. 'Do you know how many times water has rushed into the Hai Kun?' He added that the vessel had not yet completed its Harbour Acceptance Test, a prerequisite for proceeding to sea. 'There are more than 4,000 checkpoints for the Integrated Platform Management System [IPMS], but fewer than 400 have been tested,' Kuo said on the programme. 'So far, not even 10 per cent. And you think it can go to sea in April? How?' Given the delays in IPMS testing, Kuo doubted the SAT could begin in June, much less be completed by the end of September, as previously planned. The navy declined to comment on Kuo's statements, but did confirm in a statement on Monday that the Hai Kun's major systems were still undergoing joint testing and calibration. 'The shipbuilder, original system technicians and oversight teams are collaborating in accordance with contract and acceptance standards,' it said in the statement. On Tuesday, Vice-Admiral Chiu Chun-jung, chief of staff of the Taiwanese navy, said the Hai Kun had entered the final phase of preparations before sea trials. 'Once safety checks and testing procedures confirm that conditions are met, a date for deployment at sea will be set,' he said at a news conference, adding that the navy was managing the process to ensure the vessel was delivered on schedule by November. A military source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the most critical phase of sea trials would involve the test-firing of an exercise torpedo. 'That firing was initially scheduled for late October,' the source said. 'If all tests pass, final delivery to the navy would follow in November. But with sea trials still hanging in the air, it's difficult to say if that timeline can be met.' Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo acknowledged last month that a schedule for the sea trial 'cannot yet be confirmed, but we hope to proceed as soon as possible'. 'CSBC Taiwan [the shipbuilder] is working overtime to address the issues,' Koo told reporters on April 23. 'We've instructed the navy to ensure safety standards are fully met before going to sea.' Defence analysts said setbacks like water leaks were 'not uncommon' considering that it was the first submarine produced by Taiwan. 'Submarine piping systems must withstand pressure when submerged,' said Shu Hsiao-huang, a senior analyst at the military-affiliated Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR). 'If pressure conditions during harbour testing aren't simulated correctly, pipe ruptures and water ingress can occur.' 'Flooding issues aren't unusual during shipbuilding. That is exactly why harbour tests are so important,' said Hsinbiao Jiang, also of INDSR, adding that foreign contractors would not go to sea unless those tests were completed. 'Why would they risk their lives otherwise?' The Hai Kun prototype, which cost NT$26 billion (US$898 million), is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion and an X-shaped rudder for manoeuvring in shallow waters. It carries a US-made Lockheed Martin combat system and will be equipped with MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes. In August 2024, Taiwan approved a NT$284 billion plan to construct seven additional submarines over the next 14 years – an ambitious expansion aimed at boosting the island's undersea deterrence in the face of growing cross-strait tensions. Beijing, which sees Taiwan as part of China to be reunited by force if necessary, has ramped up military pressure on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen was elected the island's leader in 2016 and refused to accept the one-China principle. Most countries, including the US, do not recognise Taiwan as an independent state, but Washington is opposed to any attempt to take the self-governed island by force and is committed to arm Taiwan. More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
