Eight people were killed and one seriously injured in separate road accidents in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Telangana's newly appointed DGP C V Anand announced that the state police will implement measures to address cyber crimes, drug issues, and road accidents, involving district-level officials. He also mentioned reviewing the phone-tapping case linked to the previous BRS regime and prioritising rehabilitation programmes for surrendered Naxals.
A road accident between an autorickshaw and a motorcycle in Neknoor village, Beed district, Maharashtra, escalated into violence between two communities, resulting in stone-pelting and police intervention.
A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.
Three people died in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district on Sunday. Two men were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle, and another man died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved national highway projects worth approximately 24,249.6 crore across Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, aiming to enhance connectivity, reduce travel times, and stimulate economic growth.
Three men in their 20s died after being hit by a speeding vehicle while riding a motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Muzaffarnagar.
Former cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law and two others have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a man in a road rage incident in Mumbai.
Commuters in Kolkata and surrounding areas are experiencing significant difficulties due to a shortage of buses, as many vehicles remain engaged in election duties related to the West Bengal polls. Normal service is not expected to resume until after the counting process on May 4.
Three people, including two boys, died after their motorcycle collided with an SUV in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
Heavy rains and a hailstorm lashed Bengaluru, providing relief from the summer heat but also disrupting normal life with waterlogging, traffic chaos, and uprooted trees.
The Supreme Court has stated that roads cannot be blocked for religious activities and that while religious denominations have autonomy in worship, the government can interfere if secular activities are affected.
Six people were killed and two others critically injured in two separate road accidents in Rajasthan's Barmer and Dungarpur districts.
Sixteen people have died in a collision between a pick-up van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. The accident occurred when the van, carrying labourers, overturned and collided with the SUV on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.
Three people, including a mother and her son, died after an SUV collided with their motorcycle in the Arain area of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. Police are searching for the driver of the SUV who fled the scene after the accident.
The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve administration has implemented a dusk-to-dawn ban on vehicular traffic on the Dudhwa-Gauriphanta road to protect wildlife, following a Supreme Court mandate. Emergency vehicles are exempt, and an alternative route is available.
A two-year-old girl died in a road accident in Delhi's Alipur area after a speeding SUV rear-ended the car she was travelling in, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.
A road accident in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the death of 12 labourers and injuries to 20 others. The incident occurred when a pick-up van carrying the labourers overturned and collided with an SUV. Authorities are investigating the accident, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed a public grievance redressal programme in Morni, Panchkula, ordering an FIR against a contractor for electricity delays and directing probes into other infrastructure issues. He emphasized timely resolution of public complaints related to electricity, water, roads, healthcare, and pensions, while also committing to improved road connectivity and upgrading health facilities in the region.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed a public grievance redressal programme in Morni, Panchkula, ordering an FIR against a contractor for electricity delays and directing probes into other infrastructure issues. He emphasized timely resolution of public complaints related to electricity, water, roads, healthcare, and pensions, while also committing to improved road connectivity and upgrading health facilities in the region.
Five people were injured in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, after being hit by a jeep allegedly driven by the son of a BJP MLA. A police case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
Two brothers were killed and another person injured in a fatal road accident on the Kalyan-Murbad road in Thane district. Their scooter crashed into a container truck while attempting to overtake, leading to the tragic deaths. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.
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Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved motorcycle collisions and a pedestrian being struck by a truck.
A 27-year-old factory worker was fatally stabbed in a public toilet in Delhi following a road rage incident. Police have arrested one suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the crime.
Preparations are complete in Bengaluru for the swearing-in ceremony of D K Shivakumar as Karnataka's Chief Minister. Security and traffic arrangements are in place to manage the event.
RJD spokesperson Shakti Yadav staged a protest outside Rabri Devi's residence after the Bihar government downgraded the security cover for the Lalu Prasad family. The RJD alleges this is an insult and a threat, while the ruling NDA maintains the decision is based on standard security protocols and should be respected. The move follows the allotment of Rabri Devi's long-occupied bungalow to a BJP minister.
A demolition drive was conducted in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, to remove encroachments for a road-widening project, involving heavy police deployment and the removal of approximately 150 structures.
Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Hazaribag and Garhwa districts resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others.
The chief manager of the Dausa depot of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.
'Har haal mein ghar khali karna hoga, koi mai ka lal nahi hai jo sarkari ghar khali nahi karega'.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary criticised the RJD regarding the allotment of government bungalows, referencing the dispute over Rabri Devi's residence.
Two individuals died in separate incidents in Ballia district, one involving a collision with a nilgai and the other a road accident with a trailer truck.
Police in Kerala are investigating a sexual harassment allegation made by a woman who was injured in a road accident and subsequently assisted by a local man. The woman claims the man sexually harassed her while she was being transported to the hospital.
The Delhi Traffic Police have registered 65 FIRs and issued over 7,500 challans against motorists for wrong-side driving during a special citywide enforcement drive.
Oil-marketing companies (OMCs) are set to significantly expand the sale of flex fuel (E85) across India, with plans to reach 5,000 outlets in major cities by the end of next year, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. This move aims to boost ethanol demand, reduce crude oil imports, and cut carbon emissions, coinciding with the launch of India's first flex-fuel vehicles by Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp.
A man was killed and several shops were set on fire in Dhandhuka, Gujarat, following a violent altercation that started with a motorcycle accident between two men from different communities.
The death of a 17-year-old boy in Delhi, who was shot after objecting to the harassment of a girl, has triggered widespread protests and demands for justice. Family and community members are calling for swift action against those responsible.
Indian police have dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Telangana, leading to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of drugs and materials worth Rs 20.72 crore.
About 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the US and working as commercial truck drivers have been arrested and will be deported as part of 'Operation Checkmate'.
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