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Transport dept. exempts vehicles from payment of ₹50 a day on fitness

Decision follows advice from the Centre

The Hindu

Germany's climate plan: More bike lanes, no car speed limit

The German government has unveiled a new package of climate measures to close the emissions gap in the transport and housing sectors as part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2045

The Independent UK

Good Morning Britain viewers baffled by Grant Shapps' 'choice' for next Prime Minister

The Transport Secretary backed out of the race yesterday

Liverpool Echo

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Frontrunner Sunak targeted by rival campaigns as Tory contest heats up

Allies of Liz Truss have taken aim at the ex-chancellor as MPs prepare to vote in the first round of the contest to become the next prime minister.

The Independent UK

SRT given deadline for high-speed route

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has set a deadline for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and other parties involved in the implementation of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project to clear all hurdles setting back construction this month, according to an SRT source.

Bangkok Post

Orange Line bid on ice due to legal woes

The Ministry of Transport has ordered the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to put the brakes on the second round of bidding for the subway system's Orange Line western extension that is scheduled to take place on July 27.

Bangkok Post

It’s Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss — your Tory leadership cheatsheet

Tax? Rwanda? The trans debate? Find out where the key candidates stand on the biggest issues. Katie Strick guides you around a bruising contest

Evening Standard

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Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries back 'proper Conservative' Truss with Sunak dig

Mr Rees-Mogg branded Foreign Secretary Ms Truss a "proper Conservative", while Ms Dorries said: "I'm very aware that she's probably a stronger Brexiteer than both of us.

Daily Mirror

Grant Shapps pulls out of Tory leadership race to back Rishi Sunak in first casualty

The move is a big boost for the former Chancellor, who is currently favourite to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister having dramatically quit the Cabinet last Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Grant Shapps vows to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP

The Transport Secretary’s Tory rival Rishi Sunak is preparing to launch his bid for No 10 with a pledge to cut taxes.

The Independent UK

'Mo Farah's revelation of being an illegal immigrant is a message Tory hopefuls'

Sir Mo Farah, one of the country's most celebrated Olympians and a beloved household name, revealed he came to the country as an illegal immigrant, a stunning message to Tory leader hopefuls about the reality of their immigrant policy

Daily Mirror

Pete Buttigieg defends husband and protesters who forced Brett Kavanaugh to flee steak house

Public officials should not be immune from criticism and peaceful protests, Transport Secretary says

The Independent UK

Liz Truss declares leadership bid with pledge to reverse national insurance hike

Other contenders include former health secretaries Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt, ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak, his successor Nadhim Zahawi, and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

Wales Online

Buttigieg defends husband and protesters who chased Brett Kavanaugh from steak house

Public officials should not be immune from criticism and peaceful protests, Transport Secretary says

The Independent UK

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Tory leadership hopefuls speak candidly about defending PM from scandal

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claimed one of the Prime Minister’s flaws was that he was “almost too loyal”.

Daily Mirror

Grant Shapps appears to have dig at Rishi Sunak over 'loyalty' in leadership bid

Seeking to present himself as a candidate with a track record of loyalty, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he would not have started planning a campaign 'behind Boris Johnson's back'

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps appears to take swipe at Rishi Sunak as he launches leadership bid

The Transport Secretary said he was glad he had not criticised Boris Johnson ‘while being happy to benefit from his patronage’.

Wales Online

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps launches Tory leadership bid as race to become Prime Minister builds

He said the Government had "lost sight" of what it "should be about"

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Daily Mirror

Grant Shapps joins Tory leadership election race vowing to shrink state

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed his bid to be the next Prime Minister, vowing to shrink the state and have government "get out of the way"

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps unveils bid to become Conservative leader with swipe at ‘plotting’ rivals

Grant Shapps has ruled out a general election and said he would pursue an emergency budget

The Hindu

T.N. govt. must procure buses in conformity with PWD Act, rules and harmonised guidelines: Madras HC

MTC will get 242 low floor buses out of 642 diesel buses and another 100 electric low floor buses out of 500 electric buses, says Transport Secretary

Bangkok Post

Airport to lift capacity by 15m people

The blueprint of the East Expansion project to enlarge the eastern section of Suvarnabhumi airport's main terminal will be adjusted to increase the handling capacity of the country's main gateway by 15 million passengers a year in three years, says the Transport Ministry.

ABC News

Perth's Metronet airport train line still facing uncertain opening date after decade in making

West Australians are still no closer to finding out when they'll be able to catch a train to Perth Airport, more than two years after the long-awaited rail line was due to open.

Daily Mirror

Muslim MP calls out top Tory Mark Spencer to his face over Islamophobia probe

Nusrat Ghani, a former Transport minister spoke out in January, claiming she spoke to a whip who informed her that her “Muslimness was raised as an issue” and that her “Muslim woman minister status was making colleagues feel uncomfortable”

The Independent UK

Johnson’s woes deepen with further resignations and leadership challenge

Simon Hart became the third Cabinet minister to quit, as Attorney General Suella Braverman launched a bid to replace the Prime Minister.

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