Stricter Breath Analyser Norms Kick in from April
From April, breath analysers in India must have built-in printers & stricter accuracy under new norms. Aim: curb drunk driving, boost legal evidence. #RoadSafety
From April, breath analysers in India must have built-in printers & stricter accuracy under new norms. Aim: curb drunk driving, boost legal evidence. #RoadSafety
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
A 28-year-old man from Namakkal's Kaveri RS area was arrested for threatening to kill a police sub-inspector on social media after a drunk driving check. Read the full details of the case and charges.
A 32-year-old worker died after a 24-foot wall collapsed at MIDC Bhosari's J Block. The victim, Maruti Raghoji Bhalerao, was trapped under debris. Read the full investigation details.
Two Indian Army soldiers, Nitesh and Mahendra Kumar, lost their lives in a tragic accident near Shimla on Friday night. The incident occurred when their vehicle fell into a 600-metre gorge. Read the full report.
A government teacher in Maharashtra's Washim district caused chaos by allegedly teaching while drunk, abusing students, and dancing. Villagers demand strict action against the educator.
Trot singer Kim Ho Joong, jailed for drunk driving, is being considered for special Christmas parole. Will he be released early? Get the latest updates on the case.
A major enforcement drive in Kanpur led to the seizure of 18 heavy vehicles and fines of Rs 5.99 lakh. Two drunk drivers were caught. Read about the crackdown on road safety violations.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
A Chandigarh Police ASI, allegedly drunk, went on a rampage in Sector 34, damaging over a dozen vehicles. The incident has sparked outrage and an internal probe.
A 19-year-old mechanic in Pune died after colliding with a suddenly opened car door and falling under a truck. Police have registered a case of death by negligence. Read about the tragic incident and similar cases.
Private bus operators report 30-40 drunk drivers monthly. While big firms use breathalysers, smaller ones skip checks, with drivers drinking mid-route, some over double the legal limit. Read more.
A 27-year-old woman was injured after an autorickshaw driving on the wrong side knocked her scooter near Sardar Chowk in Pune's Bhosari. Police are searching for the fleeing driver.
Goa's transport directorate suspended 6,734 driving licences from Jan-Sep 2025. Riding without a helmet was the leading offence. Experts cite lack of enforcement and civic sense.
A woman died and two others were critically injured in Bijnor after two allegedly drunk men ran their car over a family following a parking argument. Police have arrested both accused. Read the full details.
A heavily drunk motorist attacked Kolkata police volunteers during a check. The incident has forced Lalbazar to mandate operational body cameras for all personnel. Read details.
Four young MBBS interns from a UP university died after their speeding car hit a parked truck on NH-9. Police suspect drunk driving. Read the full investigation details.
Get the latest Pune news for Dec 4, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
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A 48-year-old drunk man in Pune drove his SUV with a detached front tyre, dodging police. He was later detained near Council Hall. Read about the third such recent case.
A tragic head-on collision between two autorickshaws in Pune's Mulshi taluka resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Low visibility and road repairs cited as possible causes. Read the full details.
A Jaipur traffic policeman clung to a truck's bonnet for nearly half a kilometre after the driver refused to stop. Read about the brave constable's ordeal and the driver's arrest.
A 16-year-old girl succumbed to injuries after a drunk driver's bus hit her and her siblings in Pune's Hinjewadi. Two siblings died on the spot. Police arrest driver and manager.
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
Two separate hit-and-run incidents in Nagpur claim three lives. Police register cases under IPC and BNS sections. Investigations are ongoing to trace the absconding drivers.
Pune traffic police initiate surprise daytime checks for drunk drivers after two fatal accidents. New strategy moves beyond night nakabandis to curb menace. Read for details.
Two motorcycle riders died after a speeding truck hit them near Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Raisen district. The truck driver fled the scene. Read the full report.
A Pune court remanded an IT professional to police custody for allegedly driving drunk and killing a valet attendant at Toit Pub. The victim, Satendra Mandal, 30, was crushed. Read the full details.