road infrastructure
"Highway Toll System is 'Organized Loot': Raghav Chadha Demands Reforms in Rajya Sabha Address"
Dec 08, 2025 11:16 pm CST
AAP leader Raghav Chadha has condemned India's highway toll collection system as an "organised loot" during a Rajya Sabha session, highlighting issues of mismanagement, excessive charges, and poor road quality that create an unbearable burden for commuters. He proposed that vehicles should be granted free passage if delayed at toll plazas for over five minutes, addressing what he calls a "legalised loot" affecting millions of Indian travelers.
NHAI Deploys AI-Powered Network Survey Vehicles to Monitor 20,933 km of National Highways Across 23 States
Oct 22, 2025 10:47 pm CST
The National Highways Authority of India is implementing an AI-based monitoring system using Network Survey Vehicles across 23 states, covering nearly 21,000 km of highways. This initiative aims to enhance road maintenance through regular data collection on pavement conditions, with information being analyzed through NHAI's AI Data Lake portal to enable timely corrective actions for improved commuter experience.
Tragic Death of Maharashtra College Student: Two-Wheeler Falls on Pothole-Riddled Road Leading to Fatal Accident
Oct 18, 2025 01:31 am CST
A 19-year-old BCom student from Maharashtra's Thane district lost his life in a tragic accident when the two-wheeler he was riding as a pillion passenger lost balance on a pothole-filled road in Bhiwandi town. The victim, Raj Niranjan Singh, was killed instantly when a container truck ran over him after the vehicle skidded. Police are investigating whether driver negligence or poor road conditions caused this fatal accident.
School Van Accident in Maharashtra: 10 Students Injured After Vehicle Falls Off Bridge Due to Hazardous Potholes
Oct 16, 2025 07:11 pm CST
Ten students were injured when their school van fell off a bridge in Maharashtra's Bhandara district while the driver attempted to avoid dangerous potholes. The accident has sparked local outrage over the Public Works Department's neglect of critical road infrastructure in a district ironically known for its 3,500 lakes.
Andhra Pradesh vs Karnataka: The Battle for Tech Investment Intensifies as Google Chooses Andhra
Oct 16, 2025 04:55 pm CST
The rivalry between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka has escalated over infrastructure and investment opportunities, with IT Minister Nara Lokesh promoting Andhra as an alternative to Bengaluru following complaints about poor infrastructure. Google's $15 billion investment in Andhra has further intensified tensions between the states as they compete for technology sector dominance.
DK Shivakumar Refutes BJP Claims: Bengaluru Student's Death Not Caused by Pothole
Oct 01, 2025 11:03 am CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has denied BJP allegations that potholes caused a fatal accident involving a 20-year-old college student in Bengaluru. Police investigations reveal the accident occurred on a relatively good section of road, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact cause while searching for the fled truck driver.