Bengaluru: A pre-dawn joyride turned into a devastating tragedy on Friday when a speeding SUV allegedly driven at nearly 160 kmph rammed into a bike and a truck on the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) near Kambalipura Gate in Hoskote taluk, killing seven people. The victims include six students five…
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Narendra Modi Signs First Files at Seva Teerth, Launches PM RAHAT Scheme
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of major policy approvals from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic and operational shift in India’s governance framework. The decisions focus on strengthening healthcare access, empowering women, boosting farmers’ infrastructure, and accelerating startup growth. Seva…
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Nitin Gadkari Launches Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026
Gadkari Urges Citizens to Join Nationwide Road Safety Campaign Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, launched the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 in Mumbai, calling upon citizens to participate in a nationwide movement to make roads safer, disciplined, and humane. Shri Gadkari emphasized that road safety is…
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Nitin Gadkari Allocates 30 GHz for Road Safety
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, chaired the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to discuss comprehensive measures to reduce road accidents and fatalities across India. Ministers of State Shri Harsh Malhotra and Shri Ajay Tamta…
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Bihar Govt Bans E-Rickshaws on Highways, Citing Safety Risks
The Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the plying of e-rickshaws on all national and state highways, citing serious road safety concerns. The decision, which came into force immediately, aims to reduce accidents on high-speed corridors but has triggered widespread anxiety among drivers and daily commuters who depend…
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PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia After Sirmaur Bus Tragedy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives caused by a bus mishap in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The accident, which occurred in the hilly terrain of the state, has left several families grieving and highlighted once again the risks associated with…
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Cabinet Clears ₹1,526 Cr NH-326 Upgrade in Odisha
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major infrastructure project for Odisha with the widening and strengthening of National Highway-326. The project covers the stretch from kilometre 68.600 to kilometre 311.700 and will be executed on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode at a total…
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NTH–NHAI MoU to Boost Quality Assurance in Highway Projects
In a significant step towards strengthening quality assurance and transparency in India’s national highway projects, the National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The collaboration aims to reinforce scientific testing, third-party inspection and quality control mechanisms in highway…
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Karnataka Bus Blaze: 10 Killed, Passengers Missing
A tragic road accident in Chitradurga district of Karnataka early Thursday morning has shocked the entire nation. A private sleeper bus and a truck collided head-on on National Highway-48 (NH-48), after which the bus caught fire. At least 10 people were burned to death in the accident, while several passengers…
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Nitin Gadkari Inspects 6-Lane Shamlaji–Motachiloda NH-48 in Gujarat
Gujarat: Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and senior officials, today conducted a detailed inspection of the under-construction 6-lane Shamlaji–Motachiloda section of National Highway 48. The visit aimed to review progress and ensure timely completion of critical highway infrastructure. Inspection Highlights and Key…