Delhi Police have arrested a taxi driver for driving on the wrong side of the Dwarka Expressway and using a fake registration number plate. The arrest followed a complaint and a viral video showing the driver abusing another motorist.
Delhi Traffic Police issued 2,846 challans for traffic violations during a special two-hour drive to improve road safety in the capital city.
A traffic police constable in Sasaram, Bihar, was killed after being hit by a tractor while attempting to enforce traffic regulations. The driver fled the scene, and a manhunt is underway.
Delhi Traffic Police penalised over 1,200 motorists for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on Holi, with thousands more fined for other traffic violations.
A police constable in Mumbai is accused of assaulting a tempo driver after an argument over a traffic violation fine.
Police in Nuh have booked a groom and his father and arrested five drivers for causing a disturbance during a wedding procession. The incident involved reckless driving, loud music, and dangerous stunts on public roads.
Mumbai police have registered a case against the organisers of a BJP rally after a woman's outburst over the resulting traffic jam went viral. The rally, held to celebrate the women's reservation bill, allegedly violated norms, leading to the police action.
Police have detained a tempo driver after a collision with a truck in Palghar, Maharashtra, which resulted in 13 fatalities. An FIR has been registered against both drivers for violating road rules. The accident occurred due to heavy traffic and the tempo driver taking a wrong-side shortcut.
A viral video of a woman confronting a Maharashtra minister over traffic jams caused by a BJP rally has sparked a backlash, forcing the ruling party to defend its actions and prompting apologies for the inconvenience caused to commuters.
Haryana Police in Palwal have launched 'Operation Lagam' to curb rowdiness and anti-social behaviour, registering six cases related to promotion of 'gangster culture' on social media. A special cell monitors social media, counselling users and removing offending content. Road safety measures have also been implemented, penalising traffic violators.
The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have launched a six-month camera-based speed enforcement pilot project on the Mumbai-Nashik highway to curb over-speeding and improve road safety.
Delhi Traffic Police issued over 1,200 challans for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on Holi, with the western range recording the highest number of violations.
The Delhi Police have heightened security measures for Holi, deploying over 15,000 personnel to maintain law and order and curb traffic violations, including drunken driving.
A man was arrested in east Delhi for allegedly using a forged no-entry permit to evade traffic restrictions. The Delhi Traffic Police's Eastern Range team apprehended the driver and seized his vehicle during an enforcement drive.
Bengaluru Traffic Police registered 634 cases of drunken driving and collected fines for over-speeding violations during a week-long special drive across the city.
The Delhi Traffic Police will deploy personnel at major intersections across the city on Holi to enforce traffic rules, particularly focusing on drunken driving and other violations. Strict action, including license suspension, will be taken against offenders.
The government is proposing to use Artificial Intelligence and other innovative methods to check traffic violations and ensure that penalties are levied accurately, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing the 12th edition of the Traffic InfraTech Expo, the minister outlined plans for upgrading toll collection methods, including the exploration of satellite toll systems, which would improve efficiency and ensure transparency in toll collection. Gadkari noted that road safety cannot be achieved without integrating advanced engineering solutions, enforcement of laws, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
A former Congress leader from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district has accused the Shimla Police of attempting to abduct him, alleging it was directed by high-ranking officials in the state government after he was stopped for traffic violations.
A 60-year-old man died after being hit by a speeding pickup truck on the Gorakhpur-Deoria highway. The driver and his associate were critically injured in the incident.
Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.
A former Metropolitan Police officer of Indian origin has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a 'crash for cash' scam in the UK, involving fraudulent personal injury claims after staged vehicle collisions.
Delhi Traffic Police booked 269 people for drunk driving during a special night checking operation across the city. The operation, conducted over three hours, involved local police and PCR units. This is part of an ongoing campaign against driving under the influence of alcohol.
A complaint has been filed against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai, police said.
US Marines boarded and searched a commercial ship, M/V Blue Star III, in the Arabian Sea on suspicion of violating the US blockade of Iranian ports, later releasing it after confirming it was not headed to Iran.
An irate woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP demonstration in Mumbai, blaming him for the traffic chaos caused by the protest over the women's reservation bill. The incident, captured on video, has sparked criticism of the BJP's protest tactics.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report pertaining to a large number of CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula being 'non-functional' and called for a report from the concerned officials in the matter.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across the state, responding to public demand, particularly from women and political parties.
India has expressed serious concerns about the West Asia crisis and its potential impact on energy supplies and maritime stability, urging BRICS nations to find practical solutions to geopolitical challenges and unilateral sanctions.
India summoned the Iranian envoy after two Indian vessels had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident of firing by Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Delhi Police in Najafgarh prosecuted 154 vehicles and impounded four during a special drive against tinted windows, citing safety concerns and potential concealment of criminal activities.
Mumbai police arrested an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly filming a woman passenger without her consent and attempting to blackmail and sexually exploit her.
Amid ongoing tensions with the US, Iran's IRGC Navy has issued new directives restricting maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only civilian vessels on Iranian-designated routes and barring all military ships.
Iranian forces fired upon three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with one possibly headed for Gujarat, raising concerns about maritime security in the strategic waterway.
Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij has ordered a state-wide investigation into alleged irregularities in vehicle registrations across multiple Sub-Divisional offices and Regional Transport Offices. The probe, led by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, follows reports of fraudulent registrations in Ambala. Vij has also addressed issues such as uncovered construction vehicles and violations of the Stage Carriage Scheme.
The Iranian Embassy in South Africa has launched a biting social media attack on US President Donald Trump, using a viral maritime audio clip to label him an "idiot".
The US blockade on Iranian ports is aimed to curb Iranian energy exports, thereby crippling its economy to force Iran back to the negotiating table, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions as ceasefire talks face uncertainty. The incident raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian stock markets are set to be influenced by ongoing developments in the US-Iran conflict, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and the latest quarterly earnings reports from major corporates, with foreign investor activity also playing a crucial role.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.
A woman constable in Mumbai Police was allegedly defrauded of Rs 12.46 lakh after her mobile phone was hacked via an APK file, leading to a personal loan being fraudulently obtained in her name.
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