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Government Proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0 With Stricter Norms
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0, tightening crash rules with five-pillar ratings for clearer, comprehensive vehicle safety.
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Highway Restaurants In Telangana Under Scrutiny: Unsafe Food Dumped, Licenses Suspended
Officials recently inspected multiple food establishments along national highways in Telangana. A range of food safety violations were flagged on their premises.
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Dashcam Video Captures Narrow Escape On Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway
A terrifying dashcam video shared on social media has fuelled a heated debate over highway safety and reckless driving after it showed a driver narrowly avoiding a potentially fatal collision with a truck on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway.
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Tesla Under Fire As US Launches Probe Into 2.8 Million Cars For Breaking Traffic Rules
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it is opening an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving system over traffic-safety violations.
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Supreme Court's 6-Month Deadline For States On Road Safety
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set a six-month deadline for all States and Union Territories (UTs) to frame and notify rules to strengthen road safety measures under the Motor Vehicles Act.
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NHAI To Install QR Code Signboards With Highway, Emergency And Utility Details
NHAI to Install QR Code Signboards: The move will let travellers scan QR codes on highways to instantly access emergency contacts, nearby facilities, and project details for safer and smoother journeys.
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US Parents Sue Tesla, Say Door Flaw Killed Teen Daughter After Fire
The parents of a college student in a Tesla crash say she was killed by flames and smoke as she tried but failed to escape the burning car because of a design flaw making it difficult to open the doors in fires, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
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Why Indians Are Choosing Chauffeur-Driven Travel Over Driving Themselves
Tired of Google Maps tantrums and highway honking? Indians are ditching the wheel and booking chauffeurs for safer, smoother intercity rides.
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Canada's Highway 401 Crash And Road Rage Fight Cause Major Traffic Disruptions
A multivehicle crash and a roadragefueled fight broke out on Torontos Highway 401 over the weekend. The crash involved a tanker truck and shut down westbound lanes.
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Magnetic Hill In Leh: The Road Where Cars Seem To Roll Uphill On Their Own
Magnetic Hill is located about 30 kilometres from Leh, en route to Kargil, on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic Highway. Read on.
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India Records 4.8 Lakh Road Accidents In 2023; Tamil Nadu Tops List
India recorded over 4.8 lakh claiming about 1.72 lakh lives lost. Among the states, Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road accidents on National Highways in 2023
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UP Government Begins 'No Helmet No Fuel' Campaign: Check Dates, Rules, And More
UP Government rolls out 'No Helmet, No Fuel' drive to boost road safety awareness. Check out the details now.
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Ajit Pawar Writes To Nitin Gadkari, Wants 3 Key National Highways Widened To Ease Pune Traffic
In a move aimed at tackling the growing traffic congestion in and around Pune, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
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Fauja Singh's Last Wish Was To Spend Rest Of His Life In Britain
World's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh wanted to spend the rest of his life in Britain. His last wish could not be fulfilled.
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DGT Spain: These Illnesses To Restrict Driving License Renewal; Should India Follow Too?
Spain's new health rules for driver's licenses spark discussions on India's road safety. Read the article to know more.
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Government Proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0 With Stricter Norms
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0, tightening crash rules with five-pillar ratings for clearer, comprehensive vehicle safety.
-
Highway Restaurants In Telangana Under Scrutiny: Unsafe Food Dumped, Licenses Suspended
Officials recently inspected multiple food establishments along national highways in Telangana. A range of food safety violations were flagged on their premises.
-
Dashcam Video Captures Narrow Escape On Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway
A terrifying dashcam video shared on social media has fuelled a heated debate over highway safety and reckless driving after it showed a driver narrowly avoiding a potentially fatal collision with a truck on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway.
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Tesla Under Fire As US Launches Probe Into 2.8 Million Cars For Breaking Traffic Rules
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it is opening an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving system over traffic-safety violations.
-
Supreme Court's 6-Month Deadline For States On Road Safety
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set a six-month deadline for all States and Union Territories (UTs) to frame and notify rules to strengthen road safety measures under the Motor Vehicles Act.
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NHAI To Install QR Code Signboards With Highway, Emergency And Utility Details
NHAI to Install QR Code Signboards: The move will let travellers scan QR codes on highways to instantly access emergency contacts, nearby facilities, and project details for safer and smoother journeys.
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US Parents Sue Tesla, Say Door Flaw Killed Teen Daughter After Fire
The parents of a college student in a Tesla crash say she was killed by flames and smoke as she tried but failed to escape the burning car because of a design flaw making it difficult to open the doors in fires, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
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Why Indians Are Choosing Chauffeur-Driven Travel Over Driving Themselves
Tired of Google Maps tantrums and highway honking? Indians are ditching the wheel and booking chauffeurs for safer, smoother intercity rides.
-
Canada's Highway 401 Crash And Road Rage Fight Cause Major Traffic Disruptions
A multivehicle crash and a roadragefueled fight broke out on Torontos Highway 401 over the weekend. The crash involved a tanker truck and shut down westbound lanes.
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Magnetic Hill In Leh: The Road Where Cars Seem To Roll Uphill On Their Own
Magnetic Hill is located about 30 kilometres from Leh, en route to Kargil, on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic Highway. Read on.
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India Records 4.8 Lakh Road Accidents In 2023; Tamil Nadu Tops List
India recorded over 4.8 lakh claiming about 1.72 lakh lives lost. Among the states, Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road accidents on National Highways in 2023
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UP Government Begins 'No Helmet No Fuel' Campaign: Check Dates, Rules, And More
UP Government rolls out 'No Helmet, No Fuel' drive to boost road safety awareness. Check out the details now.
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Ajit Pawar Writes To Nitin Gadkari, Wants 3 Key National Highways Widened To Ease Pune Traffic
In a move aimed at tackling the growing traffic congestion in and around Pune, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
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Fauja Singh's Last Wish Was To Spend Rest Of His Life In Britain
World's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh wanted to spend the rest of his life in Britain. His last wish could not be fulfilled.
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DGT Spain: These Illnesses To Restrict Driving License Renewal; Should India Follow Too?
Spain's new health rules for driver's licenses spark discussions on India's road safety. Read the article to know more.
