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Don’t give licences to all who apply: UP transport min

Dayashankar Singh, minister of state for transport (independent charge) (Sourced)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 19, 2026 08:51 pm IST

GMDA plans revamp of 64km footpath network to boost pedestrian safety

Authority targets safer walking and cycling by 2026; traffic data shows 141 pedestrian deaths in 2025, highlighting urgent need. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 19, 2026 06:28 am IST

Cause of over 50% of pedestrian deaths in 3 yrs unknown: Delhi traffic police

Unaccounted pedestrian deaths were logged at 309 in 2024, 343 in 2023, and 358 in 2022. (HT)
delhi news
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 08:03 am IST

Negligence in road upkeep, lack of safety infra violation of human rights:HHRC

In a January 8 order, the commission comprising chairperson Justice (retd) Lalit Batra and members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia noted that providing safe road infrastructure to citizens was a constitutional obligation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 17, 2026 04:56 am IST

Traffic police inducts 100 more constables to ease vehicular movement

The traffic police have recently intensified their efforts to curb lane violations, illegal parking, wrong side driving, among others. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 04:52 am IST

4 killed, 3 injured as truck hits pickup van in Jharkhand's Gumla

The injured victims are in serious condition and transferred to RIMS for treatment. (Photo for representation)
india news
Published on Jan 15, 2026 01:04 pm IST

Multi-agency panel to be set up for traffic relief in Lucknow

Lucknow in-charge minister Suresh Kumar Khanna orders on-ground inspections, committee with traffic police, LDA and LMC to draft congestion-relief measures (Deepak Gupta)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 13, 2026 10:40 pm IST

Man brags about Thar ‘benefits’ while driving on wrong side, video goes viral

Social media users called users the behaviour reckless and dangerous.
trending
Published on Jan 12, 2026 05:42 pm IST

IIT Indore develops AI-driven system to improve road safety, ease traffic

IIT Indore develops AI-driven system to improve road safety, ease traffic
india news
Published on Jan 12, 2026 03:33 pm IST

12-point multi-agency plan rolled out to improve Lucknow traffic

18,000 vehicle registrations suspended over unpaid fines, repeat offences (File Photo)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 11, 2026 05:02 am IST

Cars may soon talk to each other as Centre pushes V2V safety technology

Under V2V communication, vehicles will be able to alert drivers about the speed, location, acceleration, braking and movement of other vehicles nearby.
car bike
Published on Jan 09, 2026 01:46 pm IST

Wrong-side driving to land you in jail? Delhi Traffic Police explain details

Delhi Traffic Police personnel check vehicles during a routine enforcement drive as authorities step up action against dangerous wrong-side driving.
car bike
Updated on Jan 09, 2026 11:41 am IST

Nitin Gadkari introduces new provisions in sleeper buses to prevent accidents

Nitin Gadkari also highlighted the potential of bio-bitumen from agricultural waste, which could reduce pollution and support India's economy.
india news
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 08:59 am IST

RTO crackdown leads to drop in bus violations in Pune

Between April and December 2025, the RTO inspected 4,330 contract buses and recovered ₹172.86 lakh, marking a significant drop compared to previous years. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:18 am IST

Bokaro administration conducts road safety drive

The Bokaro district administration conducted a district-wide road safety drive on Tuesday (HT PHoto)
ranchi news
Published on Jan 07, 2026 04:00 am IST

Traffic police gear up for road safety month with repair drive across Gurugram

Campaigns will cover schools, colleges and transport unions, while reflective jackets will be distributed to riders and pedestrians. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 08:58 am IST

Three killed in separate hit-and-run incidents on Sunday

Three killed in separate hit-and-run incidents on Sunday
mumbai news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 04:14 am IST

Strict enforcement of traffic rules in Assam brought down fatalities on New Year's Eve: CM

Strict enforcement of traffic rules in Assam brought down fatalities on New Year's Eve: CM
india news
Published on Jan 02, 2026 07:36 pm IST

Four deaths a day: Inside MMR’s killer roads

According to figures with the state transport department, 1,428 people lost their lives in 5,508 road accidents across the MMR, including Mumbai, from January to November this year. (HT Photo)
mumbai news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 12:13 pm IST

Ahead of New Year, RTO cracks the whip on drunk driving

Ahead of New Year, RTO cracks the whip on drunk driving
pune news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 03:47 am IST

Decongestion, road safety measures planned for Shankar Chowk

Pedestrian subway near Udyog Vihar was built as a decongestion measure in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Dec 28, 2025 03:38 am IST

UP Police to induct 5K more trained traffic personnel

The drive will involve awareness campaigns, stricter enforcement of traffic rules and coordinated efforts by police, transport departments and other stakeholders. (For Representation)
lucknow news
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Foggy days are here again: Delhi, drive safe!

Road safety volunteers mark barricades with reflective tape across NCR to improve visibility amid dense fog.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Dec 26, 2025 02:56 pm IST

Fog safety, school transport and overloading top agenda in road safety meet in Gurugram

The meeting, held at the mini secretariat, focused on accident prevention (HT Photo)
gurugram news
Published on Dec 26, 2025 04:10 am IST

I drive in fog regularly. Should I switch to yellow fog lights or keep white one

Fog lights are mounted low and aimed downward to illuminate the road surface close to the vehicle. (AI Generated Representational Image)
car bike
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 04:22 pm IST

Gurugram to roll out 10 low-noise, low-emission model roads from Jan ’26

Renovation will cover 33 roads and junctions using CAQM norms, with night sweeping, anti-dust measures and improved intersection design. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Dec 24, 2025 08:00 am IST

UCI delegation inspects Pune Grand Challenge preparations

The delegation, led by Jamaluddin Mohammad, a UCI commissioner and technical director from Malaysia, conducted the inspection at midnight, suggesting improvements related to footpaths and road works. (HT)
pune news
Published on Dec 24, 2025 03:00 am IST

U.P. scales up Sadak Suraksha Mitra, Rah Veer programmes

The twin initiatives, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, focus on promoting road safety awareness, particularly among youth, and ensuring timely medical assistance to accident victims (File)
lucknow news
Published on Dec 23, 2025 09:05 pm IST

Service roads on Pune-Satara highway upgraded to three lanes

As per information shared by the NHAI, service roads spanning nearly 40 out of the total 120 kilometres (wherever road conditions were poor and land availability permitted expansion) have been widened. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Dec 23, 2025 06:52 am IST

"Concerns Remain": Maruti Suzuki Celerio Scores 3 Stars In GNCAP Crash Test

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Crash Test
car bike
Updated on Dec 22, 2025 03:41 pm IST
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