Stricter Breath Analyser Norms Kick in from April
From April, breath analysers in India must have built-in printers & stricter accuracy under new norms. Aim: curb drunk driving, boost legal evidence. #RoadSafety
From April, breath analysers in India must have built-in printers & stricter accuracy under new norms. Aim: curb drunk driving, boost legal evidence. #RoadSafety
Frustrated Pune flyers submit memo to airport director over IndiGo's frequent cancellations and delays. A public protest is threatened if issues aren't resolved within 48 hours. Read more.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
A 28-year-old man from Namakkal's Kaveri RS area was arrested for threatening to kill a police sub-inspector on social media after a drunk driving check. Read the full details of the case and charges.
A government teacher in Maharashtra's Washim district caused chaos by allegedly teaching while drunk, abusing students, and dancing. Villagers demand strict action against the educator.
Chaos at Pune Airport as 42 IndiGo flights cancelled, leaving passengers stranded for hours with missing luggage and poor communication. Read the full story of the travel nightmare.
Trot singer Kim Ho Joong, jailed for drunk driving, is being considered for special Christmas parole. Will he be released early? Get the latest updates on the case.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
A major enforcement drive in Kanpur led to the seizure of 18 heavy vehicles and fines of Rs 5.99 lakh. Two drunk drivers were caught. Read about the crackdown on road safety violations.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
Flight disruptions at Pune airport caused harrowing ordeals for passengers, including a 78-year-old wheelchair-bound woman and a CRPF jawan. Read their stories and the wider impact of the chaos.
A Chandigarh Police ASI, allegedly drunk, went on a rampage in Sector 34, damaging over a dozen vehicles. The incident has sparked outrage and an internal probe.
Private bus operators report 30-40 drunk drivers monthly. While big firms use breathalysers, smaller ones skip checks, with drivers drinking mid-route, some over double the legal limit. Read more.
A 27-year-old woman was injured after an autorickshaw driving on the wrong side knocked her scooter near Sardar Chowk in Pune's Bhosari. Police are searching for the fleeing driver.
Goa's transport directorate suspended 6,734 driving licences from Jan-Sep 2025. Riding without a helmet was the leading offence. Experts cite lack of enforcement and civic sense.
A woman died and two others were critically injured in Bijnor after two allegedly drunk men ran their car over a family following a parking argument. Police have arrested both accused. Read the full details.
A heavily drunk motorist attacked Kolkata police volunteers during a check. The incident has forced Lalbazar to mandate operational body cameras for all personnel. Read details.
Four young MBBS interns from a UP university died after their speeding car hit a parked truck on NH-9. Police suspect drunk driving. Read the full investigation details.
Get the latest Pune news for Dec 4, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
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Massive flight delays at Pune Airport left hundreds stranded on planes for up to 3 hours due to parking bay shortages. Passengers share harrowing experiences as disruptions spread to other airlines.
Pune Municipal Corporation repaired 2,989 potholes in a month-long campaign. While officials claim progress, commuters report uneven repairs and bumpy rides. Read the full report.
A 48-year-old drunk man in Pune drove his SUV with a detached front tyre, dodging police. He was later detained near Council Hall. Read about the third such recent case.
A Jaipur traffic policeman clung to a truck's bonnet for nearly half a kilometre after the driver refused to stop. Read about the brave constable's ordeal and the driver's arrest.
A 16-year-old girl succumbed to injuries after a drunk driver's bus hit her and her siblings in Pune's Hinjewadi. Two siblings died on the spot. Police arrest driver and manager.
Pune district's local body elections witnessed a 68% voter turnout across 15 councils. Indapur recorded the highest at 80%. Polling was peaceful with minimal technical issues.
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
Pune traffic police initiate surprise daytime checks for drunk drivers after two fatal accidents. New strategy moves beyond night nakabandis to curb menace. Read for details.