Goa highway projects delayed, Rs 700 crore stuck
Key highway expansion projects in Goa worth over Rs 700 crore are stalled due to a 16-month delay in shifting gas pipelines. Union ministry officials express displeasure. Read more.
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Kolhapur ACB Chief's Mother Killed in Road Accident
Tragic accident claims lives of DySP Vaishnavi Patil's mother and driver on Pune-Bengaluru highway. The officer and two others injured. Read the full details.
Rs 2 Crore Jewellery Heist in Khandwa's Punasa Town
Armed dacoits targeted a jewellery shop in Punasa, Khandwa, making off with gold, silver, and cash worth over Rs 2 crore. The attack triggered a market stampede. Read for details and police response.
NHAI installs noise barriers on Kochi elevated highway
NHAI is installing Kerala's first highway noise barriers on the Aroor-Thuravoor stretch to protect residents. The 1.8m polycarbonate barriers will reduce noise by 10-15 decibels. A dedicated cycle track is also being built below.
5 Roads Where People Disappear Without a Trace
Explore five infamous highways worldwide where travellers have vanished under mysterious circumstances. From Canada's Highway of Tears to Australia's Stuart Highway, these roads hold chilling, unresolved mysteries. Discover the facts behind the legends.
Kanpur highway lights now on from 5 PM to 8 AM for fog safety
Kanpur DM orders new streetlight timings on national highways to combat dense fog and prevent accidents. NHAI also conducts safety checks and awareness drives.
Fatal Head-On Collision on Jaipur-Agra Highway in Dausa
A young man from Haryana died in a tragic head-on collision with a three-wheeler on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway due to dense fog. Read the full details of the Dausa accident.
MK Stalin's car tyre bursts at high speed, CM unhurt
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's convoy car suffered a tyre puncture at 150 km/h on Dindigul-Madurai highway. The CM was shifted safely and continued his journey. Read the full details of the incident.
How a 29-year-old mapped India's deadly NH-66 highway
A 29-year-old's detailed mapping of NH-66, India's most dangerous highway, reveals shocking safety gaps. Discover the data-driven story behind the perilous road.
Rs 52 Lakh Gold Heist in Pune's Shewalwadi
Armed dacoits robbed a jewellery store on Pune-Solapur highway, escaping with gold worth Rs 52 lakh. Police are investigating using CCTV footage. Read the full report.
2 Killed in Nashik Tanker Accident on Samruddhi Expressway
A fatal collision on Samruddhi Expressway near Gonde, Nashik, claims two lives. Details on the accident, rising fatalities, and highway safety measures.
Surat-Chennai travel time slashed to 17 hours
The Union Cabinet approves a ₹19,142 crore highway project, cutting Surat-Chennai travel from 31 to 17 hours. A major boost for west-south connectivity and logistics.
Kochi's 5-km Elevated Highway to Open by March
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
Police arrest 5 for trader dacoity posing as CBI officers
Anupshahr police & SWAT team arrest five criminals for robbing a trader's home while impersonating CBI officers. Gold, silver, ₹13.3L cash, and illegal firearms recovered. Read the full story.
Massive Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Gets Cabinet Nod
The Union Cabinet approves India's largest BOT highway project, the 374-km Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor. It will slash Surat-Chennai travel by 45%. Read more about this transformative infrastructure push.
Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Approved
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
Centre Approves Two Major Highway Projects in Maharashtra, Odisha
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.
Rs 20,668 Crore Highway Projects Approved by Cabinet
The Union Cabinet greenlights two major highway projects worth Rs 20,668 crore, including a 374-km Nashik-Solapur greenfield corridor and NH-326 upgrade in Odisha, boosting connectivity and economic growth. Read more.
Pune Police Arrest Criminal in Rs 91,000 Dacoity Case
Pune Rural police arrest Aaba Shinde for a violent dacoity in Vitthalwadi village. The gang robbed gold and assaulted elderly persons. Get the latest crime updates.
Govt Ends Arbitration for Highway Disputes Above Rs 10 Crore
To curb malpractices, India's road ministry mandates conciliation for disputes above Rs 10 crore in highway contracts. Learn about the new rules and their impact on BOT, HAM, and EPC projects.
DPR for Kopargaon-Malegaon 4-Laning, Yevla Bypass Soon
NHAI to start detailed project report for concrete 4-laning of Kopargaon-Malegaon highway via Yevla and Manmad. Plan includes a Yevla bypass to ease traffic. Read the latest updates.
Massive 25-km jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway after accident
A collision near Shambhua bridge caused a night-long 25-km traffic jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway. Stranded commuters faced cold and dense fog. Read the full report on the incident and clearance efforts.
NH 48 Safety Crisis: 7 Accidents in Vadodara in a Month
A series of tragic accidents on NH 48 near Vadodara has claimed multiple lives and left many injured over the past month. Read the detailed report on the road safety emergency.
NH 83 Kamalapuram-Oddanchatram 4-Lane Work 90% Done
NHAI's Rs 1,319 crore NH 83 four-laning project is 90% complete, set to finish by March 2026. It will slash travel time between Madurai, Dindigul, and Pollachi, enhancing safety and trade. Read more.
HC frees man after 24 years, calls confession forced
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan after 24 years in jail, ruling his confession was made under fear for his life and his right to a fair trial was violated. Read the full story.
HC frees man after 24 years, cites forced confession
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, jailed for 24 years in dacoity case, ruling his confession was made under fear. The court slammed the trial for lacking evidence and legal aid. Read the full story.
7 Arrested for Rs 1.2 Crore Armed Dacoity on Kolhapur Highway
Kolhapur police cracked a major armed dacoity case, arresting 7 suspects within 12 hours and recovering 60kg silver & 10g gold stolen from a private bus. Read the full story of the heist and swift investigation.
Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway work progresses rapidly
The Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway, a key Bharatmala project, is advancing with 90% land acquisition done in Bagalkot. The Rs 12,000 crore corridor aims to boost trade and regional development. Read more.
7 Arrested for Rs 1.2 Crore Kolhapur Highway Dacoity
Kolhapur police cracked a major armed dacoity case within 12 hours, arresting seven suspects who robbed silver and gold worth Rs 1.2 crore from a bus. Read how an insider cleaner helped plan the heist.
Man freed after 24 years as HC overturns dacoity conviction
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, noting trial court's error in convicting him solely on a confessional statement made under fear. He spent 24 years in jail.
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