After a parliamentary panel flagged under-utilisation, the Coal Ministry vows to fully spend safety funds on AI, biometrics, and modern equipment to curb accidents and regulate unpaid overtime in mines.
A truck transporting stones from Hyderabad to Kerala was completely destroyed after catching fire on Thoppur Ghat Road near Anjaneyar temple in Dharmapuri. The incident caused a major traffic disruption. Read the full report.
India witnesses a grim milestone with 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, the highest annual toll. The Supreme Court directs states to boost SIR staff deployment. Read for details and analysis.
From Amitabh Bachchan's 'Coolie' accident to Saif Ali Khan's burglary scare, discover how 5 Bollywood celebrities survived near-fatal incidents. Read their harrowing stories.
Kendrapada authorities fit retro-reflective tapes on stray cattle horns along NH-53 to improve night visibility. The initiative aims to cover 500 animals, reducing collisions.
Telangana High Court, frustrated by state's delay since 2015, orders petitioner to research and propose lift safety rules. 3 deaths, 7 injuries reported recently. Read the full story.
Pune faces a traffic safety crisis after fatal accidents. Experts call for tech like alcohol interlocks, visible policing, and public shaming of offenders to enforce norms. Read more.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro triggers regional shockwaves with a surprise political alignment in Honduras, deepening US-Latam tensions. Read the full analysis.
A truck driver from Rajasthan died after colliding with a stationary, unmarked truck on the KGP Expressway near Faridabad. Police have registered a negligence case. Read the full report.
Tragic twin road accidents in Delhi's Burari and Punjabi Bagh areas claim 2 lives, leave 7 injured. Police investigation underway as city grapples with road safety concerns.
Residents of Nabha protest on Circular Road after 4 fatal accidents in 40 days. They demand safety measures, remove encroachments, and install DIY reflectors. Read their urgent plea for action.
Mumbai cab and auto unions protest at Azad Maidan against illegal bike taxis following two recent fatalities. Learn about the safety concerns and regulatory failures.
Tragic road accidents in Bengaluru claim 3 lives including software engineers and mother-son duo. Details on the incidents and safety concerns.
Tragic road accidents in Chennai claim 3 lives including 22-year-old nurse Deepika. One critical. Police investigating all incidents. Stay safe on roads.
Gurgaon traffic police install 25 crash tyre barricades and reflective tapes on 300 vehicles to combat winter fog dangers after 900 accidents and 377 deaths this year. Drive safe!
Bidhannagar Police initiates comprehensive sensitization program for bus drivers following two serious accidents in Salt Lake and New Town. Learn about the new safety measures.
Sukhjinder Singh, Indian-origin truck driver, in ICE custody for deportation after guilty plea in West Virginia vehicular manslaughter case that killed Kevin Lataille. Read the full investigation details.
Official data reveals 18 road accident deaths in Goa during October, with two-wheeler riders constituting the majority. Transport officials urge stricter helmet use and road safety measures.
Odisha transport department unveils comprehensive road safety strategy for Dec-Mar period. District-specific plans, SOP for picnic spots aim to reduce accidents during high-risk winter season.
Rajasthan High Court directs state government to remove 1,102 liquor shops near highways within two months, citing alarming rise in drunk driving accidents. Court prioritizes public safety over revenue.
Three people died in separate road accidents in Bengaluru's Nelamangala area. Police investigate as community mourns tragic losses on dangerous roads.
Tragic road accident in Khunti: Truck driver Hasan Khan charred to death after vehicle overturns near Churgi village. Helper escapes with minor injuries. Investigation ongoing.
45-year-old Lalita Devi died after falling from son's bike at dangerous turn in Hazaribag. The pillion rider suffered fatal head injuries in the Wednesday accident.
Tragic road accidents claim two lives in Assam's Cachar and Sribhumi districts. Tea worker killed, truck driver dead in separate incidents. Municipal truck plunges into Barak River. Details inside.
Pune residents perform post-death rituals at Navale Bridge, demanding safety measures after 100 deaths. Deputy CM to visit site as protesters threaten highway blockade.
A mini truck driver burned alive after his vehicle caught fire following an explosion near Ludhiana's Jassian area. Police investigation underway.
Tragedy strikes Chandigarh as 16-year-old Vivek Kumar and 40-year-old Dwarka Prasad Yadav die in separate road accidents within 24 hours. Police investigate both incidents amid growing road safety concerns.
Indian Railways fact-checked Kunal Kamra's claim of 22,000 deaths, confirming 21,803 fatalities in 2023 rail accidents. Social media reacts strongly.
Tragic road accidents in Hoshiarpur district claim 4 lives across separate incidents. Police investigate causes and urge road safety measures. Read details.
Two killed in tragic accident on narrow Kangra-Mubarikpur highway. Local residents and leaders renew demands for immediate road widening to prevent future fatalities.