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TopicRoad accidents

Topic: Road accidents

Death toll rises to 26 in Kanpur road accident as tractor carrying pilgrims overturns

The tractor carrying devotees was returning from Unnao when it overturned in the Kanpur district late Saturday evening. Police & locals rushed to the spot and started the rescue operation.

All passenger cars to have a minimum of six airbags from 1 Oct, 2023, says Nitin Gadkari

The move, aimed at improving safety, was initially planned for 1 October, 2022, but faced resistance from some carmakers.

SOS number, state contest — inside Modi govt’s $1 bn push for safer roads with World Bank, ADB

Programme to be implemented in 14 states across India that account for 85% of total road accidents and fatalities in India. India has among the worst road safety records in the world.

Jaipur to Dhaka–South Asia is dealing with ‘khooni sadak’. Families have a message for UN

Unless this criminal negligence is addressed and driving licenses tightened, the roads of South Asia will continue devouring precious lives.

Indian drivers are experiencing a ‘myopia epidemic’ — large numbers just can’t see properly

Poor eyesight is a major problem among Indian drivers. Forty per cent need corrective glasses, while another 5 per cent need urgent treatment for cataract.

11 killed as vehicle carrying wedding guests falls into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Champawat

Two people including the driver have sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to the hospital. The deceased belonged to Danda & Kathoti villages of Kakanai in Uttarakhand.

Under govt’s new rules for driving training schools, you may soon get licence without a test

The rules will allow only those private driving training schools to function which have been granted accreditation either by the state transport authority or central government.

‘Drunk’ DRDO official caused accident that killed journalist Renu Agal, rickshaw puller

The DRDO official, identified as Gaurav Batra, allegedly injured a pedestrian before ramming his vehicle into a cycle rickshaw on which Agal was heading home.

Why a road builder’s resolution professional was blamed for accident on Yamuna Expressway

UP Police filed FIR against Anuj Jain, Jaypee Infratech's interim resolution professional, for failing to implement safety suggestions to prevent accidents on Yamuna Expressway.

Airbags now a must for front passenger seats in cars manufactured on & after 1 April

For existing car models, which are already under production, the deadline for fitting airbags for front-seat passengers is 31 August 2021, according to a highways ministry notification.

On Camera

In 100 yrs of RSS, even opponents lent their voices to Hindu cause: Dattatreya Hosabale

The progress of the Sangh has always rested on society’s constant support. Because its work remained in tune with the spirit of the people, acceptance grew steadily over time.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.