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New Delhi: A tyre of an AC bus travelling on the Agra Expressway in Lucknow suddenly burst, and a massive fire broke out. Within minutes, the bus was engulfed in flames. Seventy passengers were on board at the time of the accident; all of them escaped unhurt. The fire was so intense that the smoke was visible up to two km away. Passengers and nearby residents tried to extinguish the fire but could not succeed. A fire brigade team arrived at the scene about an hour later. After considerable effort, the fire was brought under control, but by then the bus had been engulfed in flames. The accident occurred around 4:30 am on Sunday, 26 October 2025, near the toll plaza on the expressway in the Kakori police station area. The bus was travelling from Delhi to Gonda. There was a large crowd due to the Chhath festival. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Chennai: Hours before Union home minister Amit Shah was to arrive in Madurai, Thuglak editor and an associate of Shah, S Gurumurthy on Saturday met PMK founder S Ramadoss. The PMK leader, however, ruled out the possibility of meeting Amit Shah during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu.Gurumurthy met Ramadoss for the second time amid reported tension within PMK regarding alliance strategies and insistence by Anbumani Ramadoss to remain party president. The hour-long meeting took place at the T Nagar residence of A K Vijay Mahesh, son of former Union minister and PMK leader A K Moorthy, sources sai ...Read More >
Lucknow, Feb 23 (PTI) Five people were killed and at least 14 injured when a double-decker bus overturned near the toll on the Purvanchal Expressway here on Monday evening after the driver lost control of the vehicle, police said. According to officials, 80-85 passengers were onboard the bus, which was going from Ludhiana in Punjab to Motihari in Bihar, when the accident took place. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Lucknow, Nipun Agarwal, said after information about the accident was received at Gosainganj police station, police and administration officials, and ambulances reached the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Vehicle owners may soon get a new and easier way to pay tolls in India. The government is planning to introduce a FASTag Annual Pass that will allow unlimited travel on national highways and expressways. This was reported by the Times of India on May 24. The new system is being considered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). If introduced, the FASTag Annual Pass will cost Rs 3,000 per year. With this one-time payment, users can travel freely across highways without paying toll charges each time. This move is expected to make road travel smoother and more afforda ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) To enhance transparency and provide 'ease of commuting' to the National Highway users, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will install project information signboards with 'Quick Response (QR) Codes' along the stretches to provide relevant project specific information and emergency helpline numbers to commuters. The vertical QR Code signboards will display project-specific details such as the National Highway number, highway chainage, project length, construction or maintenance timelines, and contact information for the highway patrol, toll manager, project mana ...Read More >
Gondia (Maharashtra), Apr 3 (PTI) Villagers staged a road blockade and demanded action against vehicles carrying illegally excavated sand after a woman was run over by a truck and lost her life in Gondia district, police said. Rameshwari Dhanlal Nagpure (40), resident of Katangikala, was riding pillion with her daughter to attend a funeral at Arambha village in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh when a recklessly driven tipper truck carrying sand hit their scooter on Friday morning, said an official. Nagpure fell down and came under the truck's tyre while her daughter, who fell on the other side, a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government has approved shifting of Gurgaon's Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) to Pachgaon, a place beyond Manesar, paving the way for easy commute for lakhs of office goers.When the plaza is moved to Pachgaon, over 15 kilometres from Gurgaon, commuters travelling between Delhi and Manesar also won't have to pay toll. Locals have been demanding its removal since 2014.TOI has learnt that Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the plan, and to ensure the new spot doesn't see any congestion, the National Highways Au ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were actually responsible for executing the hospital projects, were spared. "Is the FIR so baseless that BJP ...Read More >
Four of those who assaulted the jawan, Kapil Kavad, have been arrested, police have said ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Army jawan Kapil Kavad was assaulted at Bhuni toll booth in Meerut during an altercation * Four toll booth staff have been arrested after video of the assault on the soldier circulated * Kapil was returning to his post in Srinagar and got stuck in a queue at the toll booth Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Haryana DGP O P Singh also said police must now become proactive, solution-oriented, coordinated and citizen-centric. Haryana DGP O P Singh on Friday emphasised that polite behaviour with the public is crucial and asked police officials to use simple and courteous words like 'please', 'sorry' and 'thank you', saying this will improve the image of the police and strengthen public trust. The DGP chaired a meeting with all commissioners of police (CPs), superintendents of police (SPs) and station ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a joint operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) have eliminated As'ad Abu Sharaiya, a senior leader of the Mujahideen terrorist organization in Gaza, and another terrorist, Mahmoud Muhammad Hamid Kuhail. According to the IDF, Abu Sharaiya was directly involved in the October 7, 2023, massacre, infiltrating Kibbutz Nir Oz, and was responsible for the abduction and murder of several Israeli citizens, including Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Nattapong Pinta. He also played a role in recruiting operatives for terror attacks against Israel and I ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla's Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India. World-renowned EV manufacturer Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, and its first Experience Centre in the country -- located in Mumbai -- was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary/CEO Kaustubh Dhavse, and Tesla representatives were also present. CM Fadnavis said this was a momentous occasion for Maharas ...Read More >
New Delhi: Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing more transparency to toll collection on national highways and expressways. Officials believe that a fully digit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Cash payments at toll plazas will be discontinued for travellers on National Highways from April 10, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry has said. In a gazette notification, the ministry has said that in cases where a vehicle enters a fee plaza without a valid FASTag, users can still pay via Unified Payment Interface (UPI), but at a higher charge of 1.25 times the applicable toll fee. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A senior NHAI official said that the move is aimed at reducing long queues at toll gates and make Highway travel smoother for commuters. T ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
Delhi Police have launched a city-wide special patrolling and vehicle checking drive to enhance security during the festive season. Police Commissioner Satish Golcha reviewed operations, with officers of all ranks participating in field operations across various districts. The campaign aims to check suspicious movements and instill a sense of safety among residents. Delhi Police have launched a city-wide special patrolling and vehicle checking drive to enhance security during the festive season. ...Read More >
Firozabad (UP), Oct 27 (PTI) Days after Uttar Pradesh minister Baby Rani Maurya escaped unhurt when a truck collided with her car on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, an FIR has been registered in the matter naming UPEIDA officials and the truck driver among the accused, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Firozabad district, when the women and child welfare minister was travelling from Hathras to Lucknow. Though the vehicle was damaged, Maurya was unhurt, they said. According to police, the complaint in the case was lodged on Sunday at the Naseerpur police station b ...Read More >
New Delhi: In line with Central government orders, 19 toll plazas on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR) will now accept payments through QR codes to reduce reliance on cash transactions. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI is implementing a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing more transparency to toll collection on national highways and expressways. Officials believe that a fully digita ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, and representatives from the trade and business communities to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Among those present were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Special Director General (Coordination) S.J.M. Gillani; Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Bidhuri; ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Cash payments at toll plazas will be discontinued for travellers on national highways from April 10, the road transport and highways ministry has said. In a gazette notification, the ministry has said that in cases where a vehicle enters a fee plaza without a valid FASTag, users can still pay via Unified Payment Interface (UPI), but at a higher charge of 1.25 times the applicable toll fee. A senior NHAI official said that the move is aimed at reducing long queues at toll gates and make highway travel smoother for commuters. The official said that cash payments will no ...Read More >
New Delhi: The govt has approved shifting of Gurgaon's Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) to Pachgaon, a place beyond Manesar, paving the way for easy commute for lakhs of office goers.When the plaza is moved to Pachgaon, over 15 kms from Gurgaon, commuters travelling between Delhi and Manesar also won't have to pay toll. Locals have been demanding its removal since 2014.TOI has learnt that Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the plan, and to ensure the new spot doesn't see any congestion, the National Highways Authority of In ...Read More >
AGRA: Upset over a "paltry" Diwali bonus, workers at a toll plaza on the Agra-Lucknow expressway staged a silent protest by leaving the boom barriers open and letting more than 5,000 vehicles pass without paying the toll of Rs 650.Unlike most protests, this one was swift, quiet -- and if you happened to be driving between the two cities for the long Diwali weekend -- quite convenient. Around 10pm on Saturday, as Dhanteras traffic backed up on the expressway, every lane at the Fatehabad toll plaza turned green. No one was charged. No one was stopped. No toll was collected. The staff had raised ...Read More >
Bandikui Expressway: The Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway trial run has officially started, offering a major boost to Delhi-Jaipur travel. The newly built 66.91 km access-controlled expressway is a key connector between Jaipur and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. During the initial 10-day trial phase, the route will be toll-free for all eligible vehicles. With a speed limit of 120 km/h, the expressway is expected to cut travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to just 2.5 to 3 hours, down from the current 5-6 hours. The new route significantly eases traffic and congestion on NH-48, the traditional Delhi-Ja ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 21-year-old Indian man, identified as Jashanpreet Singh has been arrested in the United States for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash in San Bernardino County, California. The accident killed three people and injured several others. Singh, an illegal immigrant, was under the influence of drugs while driving a semi-truck at the time of the incident. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred when Singh's Freightliner tractor-trailer slammed into slow-moving traffic on a busy freeway. Dashcam footage captured the horrifying moment the truck ploughed i ...Read More >
Surat: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun repairs on highways in South Gujarat as pressure mounted and people protested. In Valsad district, repairs are being conducted at several points on National Highway 48. The Valsad district collector recently issued a notification ordering the registration of a criminal case against the agency hired to repair NH48 in case of injuries or deaths due to the poor condition of the road. The agency was given 10 days to finish repairs. "We have begun repair work at various locations on national highways in South Gujarat, including NH48. ...Read More >
Jaipur: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Saturday claimed recovering over Rs 49 lakh in unaccounted cash, including the Rs 9.35 lakh found in his car, and nearly Rs 40 lakh during a late-night raid at the house of additional SP Jogaram Meena in Jagatpura.The searches also led to seizure of gold and silver jewellery, property documents worth crores, and 85 bottles of expensive foreign liquor.ACB has indicated that while Meena has not yet been formally arrested, further action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation. The case could potentially expose deeper layers of systemi ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and said that he will need to keep in mind that, just like in Jammu and Kashmir, one has to maintain a balance and be sensitive to the sentiments of the people of Leh and Kargil regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "My best wishes to Kavinder Gupta on being appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. But this responsibility is not easy. Working in high-altitude areas is challenging," Omar told reporters during ...Read More >