R Sabarinathan, the 30-year-old TVK candidate for Virgumbakkam, shared a deeply emotional moment during the announcement of his candidacy, which went viral across social media. The video, captured at the event on March 29, shows Sabarinathan breaking down in tears as he takes the stage. Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who has been a long-time mentor and supporter of Sabarinathan, comforted him by wiping his tears and giving him a heartfelt hug. The moment was particularly poignant as Sabarinat

CRANFORD, N.J. — Drivers in Cranford are being warned to follow crosswalk laws after local authorities carried out a targeted pedestrian safety enforcement operation during the week of Monday, March 23, 2026. The initiative, led by the Cranford Police Department, focused on improving compliance at marked crosswalks and reducing the risk of accidents involving pedestrians. As part of the operation, officers conducted a “pedestrian decoy” detail at a crosswalk equipped with a Rect

Drivers traveling along Route 22 in North Plainfield should prepare for delays over the next two weeks as lane closures take effect for construction work. Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the left lane and shoulder on both eastbound and westbound sides of Route 22 will be closed between Malcolm Avenue and the Walmart Shopping Center. Officials said the traffic adjustment is necessary to carry out repairs to the concrete median barrier in the area, part of a broader effort to maintain and strengthen ro

Waymo has officially launched its driverless taxi service in Dallas, marking another major step in the company’s nationwide expansion of autonomous ride-hailing. The service is currently available to a limited group of riders who joined the app’s waitlist, with a broader public rollout expected later this year. The move has generated both enthusiasm about the future of transportation and renewed debate about the safety of autonomous vehicles. Company officials said early access

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company’s robotaxi service will be “widespread” across the United States by the end of 2026, signaling a major milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. Musk stated that Tesla has begun rolling out its driverless ride-sharing network after launching the first robotaxi service in Austin in 2025. Initially, vehicles operated with human safety supervisors on board, following years of postponed promises regarding fully autonomous cars. The company later

RALEIGH, N.C. — Drivers across central North Carolina are being urged to use extra caution on area roads as a cold front moves through the region, bringing a mix of snow and rain followed by plunging overnight temperatures. Weather officials warn that conditions late Sunday into early Monday could create patchy black ice, potentially making the morning commute hazardous. The cold front delivered light snow in some areas and primarily rain in others across central North Carolina on

For nearly a century, humanity has imagined a future where cars drive themselves. From early cinematic visions to ambitious lab experiments, the idea of autonomous vehicles has fascinated engineers, filmmakers, and everyday commuters alike. In 2025, that long-standing dream has finally reached public roads at scale. Driverless robotaxis are no longer experimental concepts hidden behind research labs. They are active, revenue-generating services operating in major global cities, marking a majo

Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet, may soon introduce a new digital co-passenger inside its robotaxis. The company is reportedly experimenting with integrating Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its autonomous vehicles, allowing riders to converse with an onboard assistant that ca

A long-running regional rivalry gained new life this week as a statewide survey revealed that many New Jersey motorists believe New York drivers are the worst on the road. The findings come from the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll, which examined how Garden State residents perceive the driving habits of motorists from neighboring states. According to the results, a significant share of New Jersey drivers remain convinced that the behavior of their counterparts across the Hudson River poses the g

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A growing number of teenagers in Ohio are failing to wear seat belts properly, a troubling trend that state safety officials say is contributing to a rise in preventable deaths on the road. According to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 44 teenage drivers were killed in crashes across the state last year, and 81 percent of those victims were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. Law enforcement officials are expressing concern over the incre

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in Texas, obtaining a driver’s license is a vital step towards settling down and gaining mobility. Whether you have just moved to the state or are planning to drive as a resident, understanding the process of acquiring a Texas driver’s license is essential. While the procedure can seem complex for NRIs, it is fairly simple once you know the steps and gather the required documents. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the proces

Former Chief Minister YS Jagan is embroiled in a heated legal battle following a tragic incident involving his bulletproof car, which allegedly crushed an elderly man named Singayya while Jagan was inside the vehicle. The Guntur police have filed a case in connection with this incident and have named Jagan as the second accused (A2) in the case. In a significant development, the Guntur police have taken strong measur

Waymo has taken a major step in its autonomous transportation rollout by expanding driverless ride services into key areas of Silicon Valley. Residents in cities such as Los Altos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and certain neighborhoods of Sunnyvale can now request rides through the Waymo One app, provided their zip codes fall within newly designated service zones. This gradual rollout follows a similar approach used in earlier launches, with limited initial access and plans to widen service over ti

When drivers enter a new state in the U.S., they’re often met with a cheerful "Welcome to…" sign, a longstanding gesture symbolizing hospitality and openness. However, for undocumented immigrants carrying certain types of out-of-state driver's licenses, the message is becoming increasingly unwelcoming. A growing number of Republican-led states are now invalidating driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states, reflecting a widening divide

Indian motorsport sensation Kush Maini has been announced as a Reserve and Test Driver for the Alpine Formula One team for the 2025 season, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. This appointment makes Maini only the third Indian driver to join a Formula 1 team, following in the footsteps of Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. Kush Maini, who joined the Alpine Academy in October 2023, has quickly impressed the team with his consistent performances. He will now join Alpine

  The United States Department of Justice has initiated a significant legal challenge by filing a lawsuit against New York’s Green Light Law in the U.S. District Court in Albany. This law, which allows nonresident immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses while restricting federal immigration and border enforcement agencies from accessing the state’s motor vehicle database, has now come under intense scrutiny. The lawsuit seeks both a

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, announced on Friday the successful closure of a $5.6 billion funding round led by its parent company, Google. This significant investment aims to bolster Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, as it seeks to expand its reach in major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta. The funding round attracted participation from several existing investors, such as Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity,