pedestrian safety
13-Year-Old Boy Killed by Speeding Thar SUV While Buying Samosas in Delhi's Vasant Kunj
Oct 17, 2025 07:03 pm CST
A tragic incident in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area resulted in the death of a 13-year-old cyclist who was struck by a speeding Thar SUV while on an errand to buy samosas. The driver fled the scene, and police have filed charges of rash driving and causing death by negligence while the investigation continues. Local residents are demanding stricter traffic enforcement to prevent similar accidents.
Fatal Accident in Chandigarh: Speeding Thar Hits College Sisters, One Dead and Driver At Large
Oct 16, 2025 01:01 pm CST
A tragic hit-and-run incident in Chandigarh's Sector 46 resulted in the death of a college student when a speeding Mahindra Thar struck two sisters waiting for transportation. While one victim succumbed to injuries, her sister remains hospitalized as police continue their search for the driver who fled the scene.
Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Road Safety Guidelines Targeting Pedestrian Protection, Helmet Compliance, and Traffic Regulations
Oct 08, 2025 12:38 am CST
India's Supreme Court has issued extensive directives addressing the nation's road safety crisis, focusing on pedestrian infrastructure, helmet enforcement, and dangerous driving practices. The court ordered footpath audits in 50 major cities, strict helmet compliance for two-wheelers, regulation of vehicle headlights, and the establishment of online grievance mechanisms. These measures aim to reduce India's alarming road fatality rate, which claimed 172,890 lives in 2023, including over 35,000 pedestrians.
"Paying Attention": DK Shivakumar As Bengaluru Fills Potholes After NDTV Report
Sep 21, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Days after NDTV reported on the poor road conditions in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has begun filling the potholes.