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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Traffic congestion hits new peak in Chakan MIDC belt
1 2 Pune: What was once a short and manageable commute has now turned into a daily nightmare for thousands of industrial workers travelling to Chakan MIDC. With traffic congestion worsening year after year, workers say their travel times have nearly tripled, and it is taking a toll on their routine, income, and mental health. Employees said journeys that earlier took 20-25 minutes now stretch to two hours, forcing them to leave home earlier and often return late. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "Most companies have biometric attendance systems. Arriving even 15 minutes late results in being marked absent, causing salary deductions," said a Moshi resident, who commutes daily to Chakan MIDC. Ravindra Lite, a resident of Bharat Mata Chowk in Moshi, has been working at Chakan MIDC for the past 19 years. "I used to stay in Nigdi, 17km from my company. Six years ago, I shifted to Moshi because it is closer (12km away) and I hoped to get more time to spend with my family. But now, due to daily congestion, I end up spending more time on the road than before," he said. His travel time increased from 40-45 minutes to nearly two hours. Lite added that if he arrives late, he has to stay back at work to complete his 8.5-hour shift. Utkrant Chopade, a resident of Dehu-Alandi Road and an employee at Chakan MIDC for six years, said traffic has worsened significantly in the past two years. "I now leave home half an hour early to make it on time. But I still get caught in snarls, especially because of heavy vehicles. The return journey is just as bad; I reach home 30 minutes later daily," he said. The worsening congestion on Pune-Nashik Road and Talegaon-Shikrapur Road — the two critical routes connecting to Chakan MIDC — has sparked protests from local residents and industrialists, who are demanding immediate action from authorities. Chakan resident Pratik Jadhav expressed frustration over the poor condition of roads and lack of accountability for their upkeep. "The roads are in terrible shape, and the agencies responsible, PMRDA, MIDC, and NHAI, keep blaming each other instead of fixing the issue. This, coupled with congestion, has led to fatal accidents in the area," he said. Industrialist and Chakan resident Prashant Tope echoed concerns, stating that industry vehicles and employees are stuck in traffic on a daily basis. "Authorities have failed to respond to our repeated complaints. They skipped essential pre-monsoon maintenance, and now the roads are filled with potholes, making things worse," he said. Dhiraj Mutke, another local, said residents and industrialists held a protest last week to highlight concerns. "Following this, a meeting was held by the PMRDA commissioner with officials from all agencies concerned. But we remain sceptical. These issues have existed for years, and we have only received empty assurances so far," he said. Last year, Central govt approved funds for the proposed Nashik Phata-Rajgurunagar elevated corridor, but it remains delayed due to pending tendering procedures. Similarly, work on the Chakan-Shikrapur road, for which funds were approved earlier this year from state govt, is yet to begin. PMRDA commissioner Yogesh Mhase told TOI that they have identified around seven roads that need to be developed on priority so that the congestion problem can be solved to some extent. "We are also planning another anti-encroachment drive to restore the full width of existing roads," he said, adding that although a similar drive was conducted earlier, encroachments have reappeared, re-narrowing the roads and worsening traffic flow. Mhase further said that other issues were also discussed in a meeting with all agencies concerned on Wednesday. "MSRDC has been tasked with repairing Talegaon-Shikrapur Road and filling potholes on a priority basis, while NHAI will focus on developing two-metre shoulders along the Pune-Nashik Highway," he said. Delays in several road projects due to land acquisition hurdles were also discussed. "It was decided that PMRDA will intervene and attempt to acquire land through transfer of development rights (TDR) wherever possible to speed up pending works," Mhase said. Vivek Patil, DCP (traffic) of Pimpri Chinchwad, told TOI that they have already banned movement of heavy vehicles between 8am to 11am and 5pm to 8pm on the problem stretches. "Traffic personnel and wardens were also increased earlier. We plan to deploy 10 traffic personnel and an officer in the region to manage the situation," he said.
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- GSM Arena
Nothing is rumored to be working on a new type of smartphone
Vlad, 22 July 2025 Nothing has recently launched the Phone (3), billed as its first proper flagship device, but the company is now rumored to be exploring new avenues. Namely, it's said to be adding 'Lite' or 'T' branded models to its lineup, as "Pro models are just not cutting it", according to an Indian leaker over on X. We're not sure which Pro models those are - the only recent Nothing handset with that branding is the Phone (3a) Pro, a mid-ranger that's better-specced than the non-Pro Phone (3a). Looks like Nothing could be adding 'Lite' or 'T' branded phones to their lineup.. Pro models are just not cutting it.. — Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) July 22, 2025 Unfortunately, the source of this claim doesn't go into any more detail about these Nothing Lite or T phones, so we can't be sure what line the suffix would be applied to. A Nothing Phone (3) Lite? That's one thing. A Nothing Phone (3a) Lite? That's quite another. If there's actually any kernel of truth to this, then we'll undoubtedly hear more about Nothing's moves in the near future, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, why not read our Nothing Phone (3) review? Nothing Phone (3) 5G Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB 12GB RAM £ 394.00 Nothing Phone (3a)
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Leak strongly hints that a cheaper Nothing phone is on the way
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing may be planning a new 'Lite' or 'T' branded phone. The move could extend Nothing's reach into the budget segment below the Phone 3a series. Xiaomi and OnePlus have used similar naming strategies to compete in the budget space. Nothing may be looking to broaden its smartphone range with the addition of more affordable models. The company has so far focused on flagship and mid-range devices, but that strategy could be evolving. According to reliable leaker Yogesh Brar on X, Nothing is exploring phones branded as either 'Lite' or 'T' models. He didn't share specific details, but noted that 'Pro models are just not cutting it,' suggesting the company could be considering lower-cost alternatives to keep up interest. Brar was spot on with his tip about Nothing releasing three phones in the first half of 2025, so this rumor is certainly credible. Ryan Haines / Android Authority The move would align with recent efforts by Nothing to reach a wider audience. The Phone 3a and 3a Pro, priced at $379 and $459, respectively, marked a meaningful shift toward value, offering triple-camera setups, clean software, and eye-catching designs. While we praised both phones in our review, a lack of proper carrier support made them less than ideal for US buyers. If Nothing follows through with Lite or T-branded devices, it would be in good company. Brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus have used those naming conventions for years to sell trimmed-down or refreshed phones at competitive prices. It's a formula that's been working, with Xiaomi being the fastest-growing smartphone brand last year. Nothing hasn't confirmed anything yet, and there's no indication of a timeline. But with the Phone 3a series laying the groundwork, a true Lite or T model could be the next logical step for Nothing to grab a slice of the budget market. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Starlink back after downtime in US: Here's how Elon Musk's satcom service outage affected users
Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink , has been restored in the US after an outage that affected several users. According to the website downtime platform, DownDetector, the disruption affected nearly 1,000 users who filed reports about the same. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per DownDetector, the majority of affected users, 86%, cited "network issues," while 14% reported a "total blackout" of the internet service. As per the website, the outage started at 11.21 am IST and peaked with 956 users reporting issues with the service. However, the reports went down soon and were resolved around 12.36 pm IST. The highest reports were from these US cities -- Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago and more. What users said about Starlink outage affecting them During the outage, one user took to the comment section on Downdetector's Starlink page to write: 'Anyone having very weird stutters in online multiplayer games?' 'I can't even play cod,' another user claimed in the comments. A third user wrote: 'Starlink works rather poorly compared to the claims.' 'I can't connect to any of my mobile games on wifi, and yesterday I could,' a fourth user added. Meanwhile, a fifth user noted: 'Who is having really slow wifi speed's for downloading games or anything else?' Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, provides high-speed internet through a network of satellites in Earth's orbit. Positioned 550 km above Earth, these satellites enable services like streaming, gaming, and video calls—even in rural or remote areas where cable or fibre connectivity is limited. The system relies on satellite communication with ground stations and user terminals that require a clear view of the sky. In the US, the Residential Lite plan is priced at $80 (nearly Rs 6,800) per month and offers unlimited data, though at a lower priority during peak times. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To get started, users must purchase the standard Starlink kit with a one-time payment of $349 (nearly Rs 29,700). For those who travel often, Starlink also provides roaming plans beginning at $50 (almost Rs 4,200) for 50GB of data, along with an added cost of $299 (nearlty Rs 25,400) for the Starlink Mini Kit. Quantum Computing Explained Simply | Superposition, Qubits & the Future in 5 Minutes
Mint
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Starlink down in US? Thousands of users report outages on Elon Musk's satellite internet service
United States-based users are reporting outages affecting SpaceX's Starlink service, according to outage tracking website DownDetector. At the time of writing this report, there have been around 1,000 reports of problems accessing Starlink's internet service, with 86 per cent of users citing 'network issues' and 14 per cent reporting a 'total blackout'. Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, operates a network of satellites in Earth's orbit that work together to provide high-speed internet. You may be interested in The company offers high-speed, low-latency broadband internet globally through satellite technology. It uses a constellation of 7,000 (intended to increase to 40,000) low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, situated 550 km above the Earth. Its LEO satellites are the world's largest and deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, and video calls. Its most acclaimed use case is the ability to provide internet access in rural and underserved areas, where traditional options like cable or fibre are unreliable or unavailable. For the tech to work, Starlink's satellites communicate with ground stations and user terminals, which require an unobstructed, clear view of the sky. In the United States, the Residential Lite plan costs around $80 ( ₹ 6,800) per month and includes unlimited, albeit deprioritised, data. Customers are also required to purchase a Starlink standard kit for a one-time fee of $349 ( ₹ 29,700). The company also offers roam plans for users who travel frequently, starting at $50 ( ₹ 4,200) for 50GB of data, with an additional $299 ( ₹ 25,400) charge for the Starlink Mini Kit. 'Starlink works rather poorly compared to the claims,' wrote one user on the DownDetector comments section. 'I can't connect to any of my mobile games on wifi, and yesterday I could.' added another user. 'Starlink is only great when it is working. Then they suddenly restrict your connection, no email, no call. Ticket opened by AI, 3 days no resolution, no email, no contact centre. And they are expanding rapidly. Brace for zero customer service when there is an issue,' added yet another user.
