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No 2-wheeler ban on Bengaluru airport, Electronics City flyovers for now

September 09, 2026 10:52 am

Traffic restrictions on the Kempegowda International Airport Road and Electronics City elevated corridors will be implemented in phases.

Kerala driver falls asleep in the middle of the road

Driver dozes off inside car in middle of Kerala road, causing a traffic jam

August 24, 2026 5:05 pm

The viral video shows locals shaking the car to wake him. He is then seen suddenly waking up, confused and unaware of the traffic outside.

Delhi traffic advisory: Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav at Pragati Maidan may cause congestion (Express Photo/File)

Delhi traffic likely to be hit as Pragati Maidan set to host Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav

August 10, 2026 6:14 pm

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, around 20,000 to 25,000 people are expected to attend the event, which could lead to increased traffic around Pragati Maidan and nearby roads.

PM Modi in Jalandhar today: Here's the list of traffic route diversions

July 17, 2026 12:26 pm

The police have appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel on the affected routes during PM Modi’s visit to the Jalandhar Cantonment railway station.

PM Modi’s Yoga Day event: Here are the roads to avoid in Kolkata today

June 21, 2026 8:49 am

The Yoga Day programme is expected to attract around 30,000 participants, making it one of the largest public events in Kolkata this year.

NGT Loudspeaker Traffic Smart Management

NGT cracks down on ‘smart traffic’ loudspeakers, orders action over noise pollution near hospitals, courts

May 25, 2026 5:48 pm

The NGT was hearing a plea against the Bhopal authorities over alleged large-scale noise pollution caused by traffic public announcement systems installed under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS).

Ahmedabad’s Shahibaug underpass to remain closed for 10 hours a day for 10 days; Check new traffic routes

March 18, 2026 5:50 pm

The three-way Shahibaug underpass in Ahmedabad will remain intermittently closed as the Railways carries out track strengthening work and replacement of plates on the tracks.

ICC T20 World Cup: Going to Eden Gardens on match days? Watch out for these traffic curbs, diversions in Kolkata

February 07, 2026 10:50 am

The Kolkata Police Commissioner has issued comprehensive traffic closures and parking restrictions in view of the ICC T20 World Cup matches being held in the city in the coming days.

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Bengaluru tops global traffic charts again, becomes the second most congested city in the world: TomTom report

January 22, 2026 1:26 pm

Bengaluru has the highest traffic congestion level at 74 per cent, followed by Pune (71 per cent), Mumbai (63 per cent), New Delhi (60 per cent), and Kolkata (59 per cent), the latest TomTom Traffic Index shows.