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Wrong side driving bug hits new Dwarka e-way already
The problem was even more acute at the Bajghera end of the corridor — while the exit for an underpass at Dwarka Sector 21 is functional, the remaining part of the expressway that goes towards Shiv Murti in Mahipalpur is still under construction
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Mohali man gets seven-year jail for driving wife to suicide
The deceased’s family had levelled allegations against the accused, accusing him of harassing her for dowry; as per the family, the accused wanted to buy a new auto-rickshaw
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 08:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Auto workshop owner robbed of car, cash in Ludhiana
The miscreants robbed the man of cash, gold, debit cards and drove away the Maruti Suzuki Swift car after pushing him out of the moving car, Ludhiana police said
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 11:31 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Man suffers throat injury from nylon thread
A man on a two-wheeler in Pune received a neck injury from a nylon manja thread. Despite bans, the thread is still being sold in the city.
Updated on Jan 21, 2024 06:12 AM IST
IMD issues visibility threat alert for next 48 hours
As clouds started forming over Maharashtra Monday night, many areas in the state including Pune city experienced light rainfall throughout the day on Tuesday
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
Architectural intern booked for riding bike on Sea Link, abusing cop
“When the police personnel stopped her, she started arguing with them, saying that her father owned the road, and she is a taxpayer and therefore nobody could stop her. Despite several requests, she was not ready to take her two-wheeler on one side of the road and was arguing with the traffic police. She then threw a suspicious object, which looked like a pistol, towards the police personnel,” said a police officer
Published on Sep 16, 2023 11:48 PM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Women drivers can steer cities to safety
Having more women drivers on the road instils confidence amongst women, creates role models, normalises women's access to public spaces and transforms lives
Published on Sep 01, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Majority of older persons with cognitive impairment prone to crash risk: Study
The study states that older people with cognitive impairment continue to drive, despite concerns, thereby increasing crash risk.
Published on Jul 21, 2023 01:28 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Michigan
In Lucknow: After viral video, drunk car driver who hit kids with his vehicle arrested
The incident reported from Kaji Khera village of Malihabad took place on July 13 but it all came to light only after videos of the incident went viral on social media on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 06:59 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: A Mercedes E-Class holds its ground
A drive through Jordan in a Mercedes E-Class takes the author to historical sites, including the Citadel, Jerash, Wadi Rum and Petra, ending at the Dead Sea
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:08 PM IST
Car drags on-duty traffic cop for 1km in Ludhiana, two booked
Constable Hardeep Singh suffered injuries and his uniform was torn in the incident on Thursday. Police have registered a case against the driver and his friend, who was accompanying him in the car, for attempting to murder besides other charges
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Budding singer killed as friend rams SUV into pole in Mohali
A speeding SUV rammed into an electricity pole in the wee hours of Monday in Mohali, killing one of the five friends on-board
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 03:43 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
ASI killed after vehicle collides with truck in Bhagalpur; 4 other cops injured
The incident took place when the police personnel were returning to Sitamarhi after dropping an under-trial prisoner in Bhagalpur central jail
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 04:06 PM IST
Aditya Nath Jha
Bengaluru driver draws a knife and threatens biker on the road, arrested. Video
The driver allegedly dashed the two-wheeler near Rama Murthy Nagar bridge in the traffic and when questioned, he was seen showing a knife to the biker.
Published on Apr 10, 2023 12:52 PM IST
DIG orders probe into AMU student’s death in mishap; policeman suspended
The student was standing at a shop to get his two-wheeler repaired when he was hit by a police van of Hathras police.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 07:27 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Aligarh
Pune: Biker dies in road accident while talking on phone
A man died in a motorcycle accident in Bhosari area of Pimpri-Chinchwad after losing balance while attempting to answer a phone call while riding.
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 07:13 PM IST
Man drags traffic cop on bonnet of car for 50 metres in Chinchwad
According to police, the driver had an intention to physically harm the traffic police and disrupt him from carrying out his duties
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 10:36 PM IST
Chhattisgarh : Man attacked by Congress leader’s son in road rage incident dies
A 21-year-old man attacked by a Congress leader's son in Chhattisgarh in a road rage incident on March 24 has died, according to police. Sumit Sharma was allegedly attacked by Shailendra Pratap Singh with a sharp-edged weapon at Janakpur tri-junction. Singh, who is the son of Ravi Pratap Singh, the president of the Congress?s Bharatpur block, is reportedly missing.
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Elderly man hit by cab in Gurugram condo
A retired drug controller of Haryana was injured when a speeding cab driver allegedly hit him and was dragged on the car?s hood in Gurugram. The cab driver was arrested.
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 12:07 AM IST
Kejriwal talks to LG on killing of woman dragged by car: 'No political link...'
The incident happened when the woman was returning home from work, and the scooty she was riding was hit by a grey Baleno car.
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 03:31 PM IST
Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Swati Bhasin, New Delhi
Man convicted for rash driving, causing serious injuries in two-decade-old case
The court noted that the testimony of the single eyewitness was “wholly reliable” and said the conviction can be based on his sole testimony. According to the prosecution, the accused had fled from the spot after seeing that the victim had suffered serious injuries.
Published on Dec 19, 2022 06:58 AM IST
PTI |
Man learning driving hits 3 kids in north Delhi; victims escape with injuries
The driver, identified as Gajender (single name), a resident of Pratap Nagar, was learning to drive his brother-in-law’s Maruti Brezza, the officers said, adding that he did not have a valid regular or learner’s driving licence.
Published on Dec 19, 2022 12:21 AM IST
Delhi Police warns people against the danger of using phones while driving
Delhi Police recently shared a video where they warned people against the danger of driving while using a phone. Take a look at it inside.
Published on Nov 08, 2022 12:26 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Rules eased, Delhi driving test may get easier to clear from Monday
The changes come after recommendations by a panel set up by the excise department, in the wake of several candidates failing driving tests in Delhi. Transport officials said removing these aspects of the test won’t cause accidents and will, conversely, simplify the exercise.
Updated on Aug 08, 2022 03:21 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Delhi: Evening driving tests at 3 tracks in city
The move comes after the Delhi transport department received feedback that the day timings were forcing people to either take a leave of absence from work or plan the test only on the weekends.
Published on May 26, 2022 04:30 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Maharashtra lets aspirants apply for learner's driving license from home
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is expected to inaugurate relevant facilities in the next couple of days, to enable aspirants in the state to take the learners' driving license virtually.
Published on Jun 10, 2021 11:12 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
Young drivers find music is a must as more stimulus helps their driving ability
As per the suggestions of a new study, music in the car isn't just entertainment for young drivers 18-29 but also affects their concentration, induce aggressive behaviour, or cause them to miscalculate risky situations
_1614048559973_1614048575096.jpg "Young drivers find music is a must as more stimulus helps their driving ability(Photo by why kei on Unsplash)")
Updated on Feb 23, 2021 08:20 AM IST
ANI |