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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway paralysed by massive jams: Here's what caused it

Videos circulating on social media showed endless traffic snarls, rows of school buses, and scores of students seeking shelter at nearby petrol pumps

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway paralysed by massive jams: Here's what caused it
Updated On : 16 Oct 2025 | 10:05 AM IST

Delhi Traffic Police lists key roads to avoid amid Dussehra celebrations

Amid festive celebrations in the national capital and with heavy traffic anticipated during Ramleela and Dussehra events, the Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued advisory urging commuters to avoid certain stretches, follow diversions and plan their journeys in advance. In connection with the Ramleela celebrations at DDA Utsav Ground, IP Extension, between 5 pm and 11 pm on Thursday, officials said heavy pedestrian movement and traffic congestion are likely in and around the venue. Special traffic arrangements have been made to ensure safety of visitors and smooth vehicular flow. The advisory noted that congestion is expected on Karkari Road till Telco T-point, Road Number 57A from Hasanpur Depot Red Light till NH-24, Vikas Marg, CCS Marg and NH-24. Commuters have been advised to avoid these stretches particularly between 5 pm and 9 pm. Those travelling towards Max Hospital Patparganj, Road Number 57A, Anand Vihar ISBT and Vikas Marg have been asked to plan their journeys ...

Delhi Traffic Police lists key roads to avoid amid Dussehra celebrations
Updated On : 02 Oct 2025 | 6:40 PM IST

Traffic curbs in Delhi's Paharganj on Aug 14 for Janmashtami, Tazia

Traffic movement in Delhi's Paharganj area will be affected on Thursday afternoon due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions, the Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory on Wednesday. The advisory highlighted that the Paharganj samuhik shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession will occur on August 14, with restrictions and diversions commencing from 1.30 pm. The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Bankey Bihari Ji in Sangatrasan Bazar, Paharganj, and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk, and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession is set to begin at Ajmeri Gate, Pul Paharganj, and DBG Road, directing towards Chelmsford Road and the New Delhi Railway Station, the advisory informed. Traffic restrictions and diversions will be enforced on Chelmsford Road, Arakashan Road, and Desh Bandhu Gupta Road during the events. Commuters have been advised to avoid these stretches during the procession timings to prevent delays and .

Traffic curbs in Delhi's Paharganj on Aug 14 for Janmashtami, Tazia
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

The solution to urban congestion is mass transit systems, not more roads

To beat the trauma of congestion, we need to understand its political economy

The solution to urban congestion is mass transit systems, not more roads
Updated On : 03 Aug 2025 | 8:54 PM IST

Confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30%: EaseMyTrip's Pitti

He added that the BTP and IISC have simulation models, which can create re-routing permutations and he has requested the data from Google, Uber, Ola and Rapido that will help with the re-routing

Confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30%: EaseMyTrip's Pitti
Updated On : 24 Jul 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

RRTS needed in more cities for mobility, quality of life: Parl committee

The report comes at a time when multiple Indian cities are facing rising strain on public infrastructure, with urban mobility emerging as a key factor in sustainable city planning

RRTS needed in more cities for mobility, quality of life: Parl committee
Updated On : 22 Jul 2025 | 6:38 PM IST

EaseMyTrip co-founder commits ₹1 crore to fight Bengaluru traffic

EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has announced a Rs 1 crore commitment to tackle traffic congestion in Bengaluru using AI and satellite data, urging authorities and citizens to join hands in fixing the city's growing traffic problem.In a detailed post on X, Pitti shared that he was stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 km late at night in Bengaluru. He said the worst part was being stranded at a choke point on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for 100 minutes, with no traffic light or police officer in sight."I am committing INR 1 Cr to find Bangalore Choke-Points via Google Maps & AI. 11 km 2.15 hours in Bangalore Traffic on Saturday late night! I was stuck at one choke-point at ORR, where I spent 100 minutes struggling to understand why there is no traffic-light or cop here," Pitti posted on X.However, he made it clear that he does not want to simply complain about the issue. "But I don't want one more 'Bengaluru Traffic Meme or Rant'. I WANT TO FIX IT," he ..

EaseMyTrip co-founder commits ₹1 crore to fight Bengaluru traffic
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 9:32 AM IST

NHAI faces court scrutiny after 3 deaths in 40-hour Indore bypass jam

The case relates to a 40-hour traffic jam on the Indore-Dewas section of the Agra-Mumbai National Highway, in which three people died last week

NHAI faces court scrutiny after 3 deaths in 40-hour Indore bypass jam
Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 9:33 PM IST

India’s first AI-powered traffic system goes live on Dwarka expressway | Key features

India has taken a big leap towards smart and safer highways. The Dwarka Expressway in Delhi has become the first in the country to be equipped with an AI-powered Advanced Traffic Management System.

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 6:14 PM IST

RCB victory parade cancelled in Bengaluru, team to meet fans at stadium

Heavy traffic forces RCB to drop parade plan with celebrations now set for Chinnaswamy Stadium after CM meeting

RCB victory parade cancelled in Bengaluru, team to meet fans at stadium
Updated On : 04 Jun 2025 | 3:13 PM IST

Bengaluru's traffic problem overstated because of bad PR: Nikhil Kamath

Bengaluru is getting a disproportionate rap for its traffic because of bad PR, said celebrity entrepreneur and co-founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, in the latest episode of his podcast 'WTF is' Kamath had a freewheeling chat with B Dayananda, Commissioner of Police (CP), and M N Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Traffic, in his podcast, which is available on Spotify. The video of the interaction is also posted on Kamath's official YouTube page. Noting that whenever he says anything good about Bengaluru, he is always confronted with traffic, traffic, traffic, Kamath asked the JCP if there is a solution to the traffic problem in Bengaluru. "I also think that the problem is overstated because I don't know, bad PR? Maybe we have not done a good job of telling our story," said Kamath. Anucheth agreed that the amount of criticism Bengaluru is getting is disproportionate to the problem at hand. "I think every major metropolitan city across the world faces the issue of traff

Bengaluru's traffic problem overstated because of bad PR: Nikhil Kamath
Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 8:51 PM IST

Delhi-NCR rain: 4 dead, over 100 flights delayed, IMD warns of more storms

A powerful storm with heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning hit Delhi-NCR on Friday, leaving four dead, disrupting flights and trains, and prompting IMD weather alerts

Delhi-NCR rain: 4 dead, over 100 flights delayed, IMD warns of more storms
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 11:58 AM IST

JD Vance in Delhi: Traffic advisory issued for today; check routes to avoid

Security has been tightened across Delhi ahead of the visit by US Vice President JD Vance, with traffic restrictions in place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on April 21

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Traffic growth moderation may have implications for toll road entities

Toll collection growth is expected to slow down to 5-8 per cent in FY25 from 10 per cent in FY24

Traffic growth moderation may have implications for toll road entities
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Delhi-Jaipur Highway to remain shut for 6 hours on March 26-27: Details

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority will carry out installation of a foot overbridge for six hours, starting from Wednesday midnight to 6 am on Thursday

Delhi-Jaipur Highway to remain shut for 6 hours on March 26-27: Details
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 10:56 AM IST

Bengaluru traffic advisory amid metro construction, multiple road widening

Traffic in Bengaluru is expected to be slow at Outer Ring Road Salem Railway Bridge due to ongoing metro work

Bengaluru traffic advisory amid metro construction, multiple road widening
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony tomorrow; traffic police issues advisory

Delhi traffic police issue advisory to manage rush as several VVIPs/VIPs will attend the oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Ground tomorrow, February 20

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony tomorrow; traffic police issues advisory
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 12:12 PM IST

Weekend rush at Maha Kumbh again, traffic increases at MP-UP border

According to officials, around 1,000 vehicles were moving towards Prayagraj in every hour at Chakghat border and nearly 800 returning from there in the same period

Weekend rush at Maha Kumbh again, traffic increases at MP-UP border
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 1:32 PM IST

300-km traffic jam in Maha Kumbh: What is the administration doing?

A staggering 300-km-long traffic jam has left lakhs of pilgrims stranded on their way to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. With major highways choked and devotees stuck for days.

Icon Youtube300-km traffic jam in Maha Kumbh: What is the administration doing?
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 8:20 PM IST

300 km-long traffic jam chokes roads to Maha Kumbh; Oppn flays UP govt

As the devotees sought to attend the world's largest religious gathering, many found themselves stuck in their cars hundreds of kilometres away from the sacred site

300 km-long traffic jam chokes roads to Maha Kumbh; Oppn flays UP govt
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 11:03 AM IST