Auto driver watches reels while driving rashly, ignores woman's request to slow down
India Today
According to the passenger, the auto driver was not just occasionally glancing at his phone, but "locked in," continuously watching short videos while driving.
An auto ride in Bengaluru turned into a moment of alarm when a passenger noticed the driver scrolling through videos while navigating traffic.
The incident was shared on X by Akansha, who posted a video and a detailed account of her experience. According to her, the auto driver was not just occasionally glancing at his phone, but “locked in,” continuously watching short videos while driving.
Describing the situation, she wrote, “The driver kept watching short videos while driving not occasionally watching, this dude was locked in, busy scrolling and not really paying attention to the road.”
The seriousness of the situation became evident when a truck ahead suddenly began reversing. “He didn’t notice and I had to scream ‘Anna nodi munde,’ he braked at the last second,” she added.
Akansha said she calmly asked the driver to stop watching videos, not just for her safety but in general. “Please don’t watch videos while driving, even when you’re alone,” she recalled telling him. While the driver initially agreed, the behaviour resumed within minutes. “Five minutes later, he was back at it again,” she wrote.
Watch the video here:
Oil and gas refineries and hubs are up in flames not just in the Middle East, but also in Russia and the US. Crude oil prices have surged over $100 a barrel. With the energy infrastructure in the Middle East likely to take years to be rebuilt, the world could be set for the biggest oil disruption in history.
The US has sent a 15-point proposal to Iran aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, including strict restrictions on its nuclear programme, halting support for proxy groups and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says the war is already "won", but then points to his own defence chief as the man who did not want peace. Behind the victory claim lies a growing split inside Washington's war room.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States was in contact with "the right people" in Iran and suggested that Tehran was eager to reach an agreement to halt hostilities. "We're in negotiations right now," he told reporters, without offering further details on the scope or format of the talks.
Casting doubt on the prospects of any immediate resolution, Jeffrey Sachs dismissed the idea of a near-term endgame.
Iran has issued a blunt warning to the US, threatening to sink US ships and paralyse the country if attacked. A senior official said any strike would trigger a "head for an eye" response, if US strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
The young aviator, Rishi, is seen confidently guiding the aircraft during a practice session at California's Oxnard Airport.
Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was formally conveyed after Secretary-General Abdul Sattar Issa summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Beirut, Tawfiq Samadi Khoshkho. The ministry confirmed that Sheibani must leave Lebanese territory no later than March 29.
A US county judge, who made history as the first Indian-origin judge in Fort Bend, Texas, has been convicted of financial crimes. KP George, who traces his roots to Kerala, was found guilty of money laundering with prosecutors arguing he had misused funds intended for his election campaign.
A rare moment of peace between humans and wildlife was captured on IIT Madras campus by a research scholar and the wholesome video has over 10 million views.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, carries a significant share of the world's oil shipments, making it vital for global energy stability.
