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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved an integrated Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy, shifting road planning from vehicle-centric to people-centric infrastructure. The framework mandates safety audits, accessible footpaths, technology-based monitoring, citizen participation and recycled materials to improve pedestrian safety statewide

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks

The Centre proposed phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication systems in motor vehicles, requiring V2V-equipped vehicles to meet AIS-230 standards from October 2027 and mandatory installation across major vehicle categories from October 2028 to improve road safety

Medak SP D V Srinivas Rao urged highway-side hotel owners to help road accident victims by ensuring timely medical assistance during the golden hour. He also announced first aid and CPR training for hotel staff and stressed improved safety measures

Kerala has launched a 24x7 highway enforcement system by dividing national highways into six zones with dedicated patrol teams. The initiative, announced after a fatal bus accident, aims to curb overspeeding, improve road safety and strengthen traffic law enforcement

R&B officials and the contractor repaired the sunken stretch beneath the BHEL flyover after a Telangana Today report, describing it as a minor issue. However, road users demanded a detailed investigation, fearing the problem could recur and pose a serious safety risk

A road section beneath the two-year-old BHEL flyover on NH-65 in Sangareddy has sunk nearly a foot, sparking fears among commuters. While residents allege poor construction quality, R&B officials attributed the subsidence to geotechnical settlement and promised immediate repairs

India recorded over 5.13 lakh road accidents in 2025, claiming 1,83,382 lives at a rate of 21 deaths per hour, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Lok Sabha. He also dismissed widespread engine failure concerns regarding E20 ethanol-blended fueL

The Hyderabad City Security Council and traffic police inducted 30 new patrol bikes worth Rs.1.60 crore to curb gridlock. Backed by CSR, the units will deploy via real-time CCTV monitoring to address breakdowns, accidents, and illegal parking

Rising underage driving in Hyderabad reflects failures in supervision, responsibility and adolescent guidance, demanding urgent action from families, schools and authorities

A family travelling on the Hyderabad–Warangal highway was chased and harassed by six youths on motorcycles. Dashcam footage shared by the victim’s sister went viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.

A 32-year-old contract operator at the Nellikudur MPDO office was killed on the spot when a speeding petrol tanker struck his motorcycle near the Bhadrakali Temple on Annaram road in Mahabubabad district on Sunday

The ‘Arrive Alive’ programme has reduced road accidents by 15 per cent in Warangal Commissionerate limits over the past six months, DGP (Operations) Anil Kumar said. Telangana alone reported over 7,000 fatalities last year, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.

India handed over 134 police cabs to Sri Lanka under a grant of SLR 300 million to strengthen policing, road safety, and emergency response. The initiative reinforces ongoing bilateral cooperation and development partnership between the two countries

A chemical tanker caught fire on NH-65 near Madgi in Sangareddy, but a major disaster was averted after firefighters quickly controlled the blaze

A major road accident in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, killed 11 people when a truck collided with multiple vehicles, causing an SUV fire. PM Modi and other leaders expressed grief, announced compensation for victims, and wished speedy recovery for the injured

The Supreme Court issued pan-India road safety guidelines, banning parking on highways and ordering strict enforcement measures. It directed authorities to remove illegal structures, improve monitoring and ensure safer roads, stressing that protecting human life is a constitutional obligation

Collector Chitra Mishra and CP Gaush Alam launched the Arrive Alive programme in Karimnagar to reduce road accidents. Emphasising road safety, they urged people to follow traffic rules and announced awareness measures, including forming a village-level road safety committee

With road accidents claiming thousands of lives, Hyderabad police and road safety experts are promoting defensive driving as a crucial skill, stating that most fatalities can be prevented through awareness, responsible behaviour and better anticipation of risks on roads.

Two persons were injured in a car collision on Gandhi Bhavan road in Hyderabad after a speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by drunk occupants, rammed into another car. Police responded, shifted the injured to hospital, seized the vehicle, and registered a case