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11 dead in minibus and truck collision in South Africa

Published on Jan 29, 2026 12:06 IST

File: The accident happened near the city of Durban in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province.

Bengaluru actor Mayur Patel faces police action after drunken driving incident

Mayur Patel has been booked after his car lost control and rammed into three to four vehicles, causing a series of accidents.

Published on Jan 29, 2026 09:30 IST

Gurugram traffic police tableau wins top prize at Republic Day event

Presented jointly with the RTA, the tableau was selected from about 12 entries and highlighted challan kiosks and automated enforcement systems. (HT)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 02:14 IST

Greater Noida: MP Mahesh Sharma asks admin to expedite road improvement works

An official from the district administration said the focus was on identifying structural causes behind recurrent accidents and ensuring that corrective measures were completed within stipulated timelines. (HT Photos)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 24:40 IST

Minors in Lko admit to driving vehicles without licences at road safety event

Scouts and Guides and representatives of voluntary organisations took a pledge to follow and promote traffic rules. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 23:06 IST

‘Safe School’ project resumes in Delhi after hiatus

The pilot project at DAV School in south Delhi. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 21:52 IST

Noida orders realtors to make project surroundings safe for public

The drive was initiated after concerns were raised over waterlogged plots, open basements and poorly secured construction sites located dangerously close to busy roads, said officials. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 01:36 IST

Electric tower in the middle of Gurugram road sparks safety fears

Latest crash injured a truck driver, while agencies dispute responsibility and HVPNL says relocation depends on government funding. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 01:18 IST

Road deaths in Punjab plunge by 48% after SSF launch, claims CM Mann

Mann said that the SSF has been central to transforming accident-prone stretches, such as the Sirhind-Patiala “killer road”. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 26, 2026 24:24 IST

UP roads turn deadlier: 13% spike in mishap deaths in 2025, a blow to 2030 vision

An analysis of the district-wise data shows that the highest death toll was reported from Agra (748), followed by Prayagraj (739), Mathura (698), Hardoi (669) and Lucknow (660). (For representation)

Published on Jan 23, 2026 23:58 IST

7-year-old boy on cycle run over by visitor’s car in residential society in Pune, dies

We have detained the accused, done medical tests on him, and issued a notice to him, said police. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 23:34 IST

J-K: Wreath-laying held for 10 army jawans killed in Doda accident

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 11:19 IST

Town planners to inspect Gurugram roads weekly, report deficiencies

(Representative image) Area-wise duties have been assigned to senior officials, with findings to be reviewed by the GMDA CEO or additional CEO. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 22, 2026 01:54 IST

Safety audit of 32 accident-prone junctions completed in Gurugram

Officials said awareness drives, nukkad nataks and training sessions were held alongside enforcement against violations. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 22, 2026 01:51 IST

ARAI to set up fog, night-driving test facilities to improve vehicle sensor safety

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 11, 2022:A motorist charge his electric vehicle at Vashi Fuel Center charging station in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 11, 2022. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 21, 2026 23:36 IST

Safer UP roads: Training centres to return, ensure trained drivers get DLs

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 15:36 IST

Zirakpur-Hallomajra stretch deadliest among Chandigarh’s most congested corridors: 2025 data

This stretch saw five accidents, including three fatal cases, indicating design-related safety gaps rather than high-speed crashes. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 21, 2026 03:28 IST

Institutional ‘comprehensive recklessness’ fuelling UP’s road safety crisis: Expert

According to the transport department’s road accident data presented in a meeting of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety on February 5, 2025, a total of 46,052 road accidents were recorded in 2024, leading to 24,118 deaths (File photo)

Published on Jan 21, 2026 01:34 IST

Only 4% of road stretches in Himachal have crash barriers: Agnihotri

Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 20, 2026 23:48 IST

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

Dayashankar Singh, minister of state for transport (independent charge) (Sourced)

Published on Jan 19, 2026 15:21 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)

Published on Jan 19, 2026 24:58 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)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 02:33 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 16, 2026 23:26 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)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 23:22 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)

Published on Jan 13, 2026 17:10 IST

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

Social media users called users the behaviour reckless and dangerous.

Published on Jan 12, 2026 12:12 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

Published on Jan 12, 2026 10:03 IST

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

18,000 vehicle registrations suspended over unpaid fines, repeat offences (File Photo)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 23:32 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.

Published on Jan 9, 2026 07:23 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.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 05:31 IST

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