Teacher Shot Dead on Aligarh Muslim University Campus
A school teacher, Rao Danish Ali, was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus. AMU Proctor confirms the incident, sparking security concerns. Read the latest details.
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7 Arrested for Rs 1.2 Crore Armed Dacoity on Kolhapur Highway
Kolhapur police cracked a major armed dacoity case, arresting 7 suspects within 12 hours and recovering 60kg silver & 10g gold stolen from a private bus. Read the full story of the heist and swift investigation.
Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway work progresses rapidly
The Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway, a key Bharatmala project, is advancing with 90% land acquisition done in Bagalkot. The Rs 12,000 crore corridor aims to boost trade and regional development. Read more.
Fog Causes Major Accident on Lucknow-Varanasi Highway, 2 Dead
A severe pile-up involving multiple vehicles on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway in Amethi due to dense fog has resulted in two fatalities and 16 injuries. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
HC Warns NHAI Official Over Misleading Highway PIL Info
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench reprimands NHAI official for incorrect information in PIL about stalled Nagpur-Katol highway, demands explanation by Jan 13, 2026. Read the full report.
10-year-old girl raped, murdered in Bhadrak; locals protest
A 10-year-old girl was found dead in a jungle in Bhadrak district after going missing from school. Police probe assault and murder as angry locals block highway demanding justice.
Bengaluru: 4 Engineering Students Kidnapped, Robbed
Four engineering students were kidnapped and robbed of ₹1.5 lakh near Bengaluru. The incident occurred on the Mysuru-Bengaluru highway. Police have launched a search for the suspects.
Ghaziabad: Wanted murder accused arrested after gunfight
Two men wanted for murder in Ghaziabad were arrested on Delhi-Saharanpur highway following a gunfight. Police seized weapons and a stolen motorcycle. Read the full details.
Accidents Rise on Nidaghatta-Mysuru Highway Stretch
Accidents on the Nidaghatta-Mysuru highway stretch surge to 293 in 2025, the highest since its 2023 launch. Discover the data, causes, and urgent calls for safety measures.
Tripura Ex-Militants Block Highway Over Rehabilitation
Surrendered militants in Tripura block Assam-Agartala National Highway, demanding revival of a Rs 23 crore rehabilitation scheme stalled since 2018. Traffic disrupted at Baramura.
Bhopal flyover work disrupts life, raises safety concerns
Construction of an elevated road on Bhopal-Indore highway through Bairagarh market causes severe traffic, pollution, and safety risks. Traders demand urgent action.
Israel to Regulate Highway Project Contractors
Israel's government announces new regulations for highway contractors following a fatal accident. The move aims to enhance safety and oversight in infrastructure projects.
4 Speed Breakers Installed on Deadly Trichy-Karur Highway
Four new speed breakers installed on a deadly 23km Trichy-Karur NH stretch after 44 deaths last year. Officials aim to curb speeding on this Cauvery river-adjacent road.
5 Convicted in 2016 Bulandshahr Highway Gang Rape Case
A special Pocso court in Bulandshahr convicted five men for the 2016 gang rape of a woman and her daughter on NH-91. The case led to CBI probe and police suspensions. Sentencing on Monday.
NHAI Moves to Fast-Track Kochi's Elevated Highway Project
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
13 Arrested in Bhandara Highway Dacoity Case
Bhandara police swiftly cracked a highway robbery case, arresting 13 accused who attacked a truck driver and stole Rs 15,000. Read about the police operation and recovery.
Mangaluru residents protest NH-169 service road problems
Vamanjoor-Moodbidri residents submit memorandum to NHAI, urging redesign of NH-169 service roads causing traffic blocks and access issues. Read their demands.
Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari Highway Opening Mid-February
NHAI to open most of the Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari highway by mid-Feb to ease congestion. Full project, except the RoB, targets March completion. Read details.
Decomposed Body Found in Zirakpur Drain, Probe On
A highly decomposed body recovered from a drain near Sukhna Choe on Zirakpur-Shimla highway shocks locals. Police examine murder and suicide angles. Read the full details.
Ludhiana-Delhi Highway Safety Failures in Fog
Non-functional streetlights and faded markings on the Ludhiana-Delhi NH raise fatal accident risks as winter fog sets in. Experts demand urgent repairs. Read more.
Bombay HC Orders Inspection of Stalled Nagpur-Katol Highway
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench appoints a committee to inspect the stalled Nagpur-Katol four-laning project, citing prolonged delays and safety risks. Read the full report.
Driver Shot Resisting Diesel Theft in Kannauj
A truck driver from Bihar was shot and injured by criminals attempting to steal diesel from his vehicle near Sikandarpur, Kannauj. Police are investigating the brazen highway robbery. Read the full report.
New ₹720cr Nagpur Highway Lacks Pedestrian Safety in Dhapewada
The newly inaugurated ₹720cr Saoner-Dhapewada-Gondkhairi National Highway faces severe criticism for neglecting pedestrian safety in Dhapewada, forcing locals to risk their lives daily. Read about the community's demands and the official response.
Govt to Give 198 Ambulances to States for Highway Accidents
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a plan to provide 198 advanced ambulances to states for quicker emergency response on national highways. The move aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring immediate medical aid.
574 Highway Projects Worth Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore Delayed
Government reveals 574 national highway projects are behind schedule. Minister Nitin Gadkari cites land and clearance issues. Read about the delays and road safety progress.
Illegal highway vendors heighten accident risk in Ludhiana fog
Unauthorized vendors on Ludhiana's highways are creating severe safety hazards during dense fog, leading to accidents. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to clear these encroachments.
Coimbatore Highway: 100 Deaths Yearly, Rs 1800 Cr Fix Planned
The Neelambur-Madukkarai highway stretch sees 100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's Rs 1,800 crore plan for six lanes, flyovers & underpasses aims to curb deaths. Read the full report.
BMC's Rs 129 Crore Plan for WEH, EEH Micro-Surfacing
BMC floats tenders worth Rs 129 crore for micro-surfacing 15.4 km of Mumbai's Western & Eastern Express Highways. Work to cost Rs 8.41 crore per km. Read details.
YMA Dissatisfied with NHIDCL's Highway Work Progress
Young Mizo Association leaders express strong dissatisfaction with NHIDCL's slow progress on the Aizawl-Silchar highway's Vairengte-Sairang stretch. They demand completion before next monsoon. Read for details.
Cheetah Cub Killed on Highway, Project Faces Setback
A young cheetah reintroduced to India was killed by a speeding vehicle on the Agra-Mumbai Highway, raising safety concerns for the ambitious revival project. Read the full report.
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