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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRoad accidents

Topic: Road accidents

India can’t prevent road accidents but it can reduce fatalities—advanced tools, trauma care

One in every three accidents on Indian roads leads to a fatality. Developing road infrastructure cannot compensate accident fatalities that can be prevented with better facilities.

Man dies after being hit & dragged by car in Delhi, capital remains on top in road fatalities

The deceased, Ajit Lal Tandon, was hit by a grey sedan in the Greater Kailash area, and pulled for nearly 60 metres.

Five dead, five seriously injured after SUV hits roadside tree in Jharkhand’s Giridih

The accident took place in Baghmara in Mufassil police station area around 3am on Saturday. The vehicle was carrying 10 people who were returning from a wedding ceremony.

Can helping an accident victim land you in trouble with cops? How Good Samaritan law protects you

In 2016, SC passed an order giving the ‘force of law’ to guidelines issued by road ministry for protection of good samaritans. They are legally binding for all states and UTs. 

At least 11 dead, 15 hurt after truck hits passenger bus in Rajasthan, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

The bus was on its way from Gujarat to Mathura in Uttar Pradesh when the accident occurred around 4.30 am.

New safety ratings for passenger cars to begin from 1 October, says road transport ministry

Vehicle protection for adults and children, as well as the ‘fitment of safety assist technologies’ will be tested and given star ratings from zero to five.

Large chunk of road caves in at Delhi’s Janakpuri, causes traffic congestion

According to police, the area was cordoned off timely and no mishap was reported. The department concerned has been informed so that repairs can be undertaken.

‘Door was blocked’, says Maharashtra CM Shinde after 25 killed in road mishap on Samruddhi Mahamarg

Accident occurred when the bus overturned & caught fire. Opposition cites rising accidents on the expressway that's considered Deputy CM Fadnavis’s pet project.

At least 15 elderly people die in Canada’s Manitoba in road accident, says Winnipeg Free Press

A semi-trailer truck hit a vehicle on Thursday near the town of Carberry in southwestern Manitoba, the newspaper said.

4 killed, 3 critically injured as tanker carrying methanol overturns on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

The tanker first caught fire after which it exploded, causing fiery balls of the chemical to fall on motorists travelling beside the vehicle.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.