The Indian Army captured Point 5140, a key strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. The victory, led by Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, paved the way for further Indian successes.
India's 13th Battalion captured Point 5140, a strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. Led by Captains Vikram Batra and Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, the assault overcame heavy defenses, paving the way for further Indian victories.
National Highways is testing low-flying drones to monitor UK roads, using VR simulations to assess driver distraction. The aim is to deploy smaller, cheaper drones by 2027 for more detailed road maintenance checks.
Wildlife crossings along WA's Wilman Wadandi Highway are showing early signs of success, with thousands of recorded uses by endangered species like brush-tailed phascogales and western ringtail possums, according to Main Roads WA. Despite initial skepticism, data from night-vision cameras suggests the infrastructure, including rope bridges and underpasses, is being utilized.
A Canadian company, K2 Gold, has received approval for gold exploration at Conglomerate Mesa in California, sparking a conflict with Indigenous tribes and environmentalists who view the area as sacred and ecologically vital. The project, approved by the Bureau of Land Management, is seen by some as a new gold rush facilitated by relaxed regulations, while others highlight potential economic benefits for the small town of Lone Pine.
Longtime San Francisco arts patrons Judith Sheldon, 84, and her husband Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead in their running Jeep Compass on the shoulder of Interstate 5 near Lake Shasta. Authorities do not suspect foul play, and the cause of death is under investigation, with initial reports suggesting it was medical-related, possibly exacerbated by extreme heat.
A NetJets business jet crashed on a Laredo, Texas highway after declaring mechanical problems. Heroic bystanders, including tow truck driver Ivan Franco, rushed to rescue passengers from the burning aircraft. While one fatality was confirmed, several others, including pilots and passengers, survived thanks to the swift actions of civilians and first responders.
Waymo has recalled almost 4,000 robotaxis to prevent them from driving on highways. The company is developing a fix after identifying at least 13 instances of vehicles entering closed construction zones on highways in Phoenix and San Francisco. Service on surface streets continues.
A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after reporting mechanical issues. Good Samaritans and police rushed to help, rescuing five survivors from the burning aircraft. One person died in the crash.
Six women died and three were injured when two tractors, allegedly racing, collided with their e-rickshaw on the Kachla-Ujhani highway in Budaun, India. The drivers fled the scene.
A NetJets business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person. Bystanders attempted a frantic rescue of the six occupants as the plane erupted in flames. Five officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
A van driver has been arrested in Hong Kong after a crash on the Tsing Sha Highway killed two passengers, an off-duty firefighter and his wife. The couple were ejected from the taxi during the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.
A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night, killing one person and igniting a fire. Onlookers attempted to rescue passengers, with five officers hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The NetJets aircraft had departed from Mexico.
A NetJets business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person and causing chaotic scenes. Bystanders attempted to rescue occupants from the burning aircraft, with five officers hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
A small plane crashed onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday night, erupting in flames and prompting an emergency rescue operation. The aircraft came down on Loop 20, which was shut down. The number of people on board and their injuries are unknown, but no motorists were reported hurt.
Two passengers died Tuesday night when a truck crashed into their taxi on Hong Kong's Tsing Sha Highway. The taxi flipped multiple times, ejecting one victim.
US Senators Markey and Blumenthal are calling on NHTSA to investigate Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its Full Self-Driving system, citing a Reuters report alleging exaggerated safety claims and misleading comparisons.
A parking dispute near Panch Puliya in Uttarakhand's Karnprayag escalated into a violent clash between Sikh pilgrims and locals, injuring five people, including a pilgrim. Angry locals blocked the Badrinath National Highway for four hours in protest.
The Indian government will compensate highway builders for a nearly 71% surge in bulk diesel prices over three months, aiming to shield them from increased expenditure due to the West Asia conflict. A new policy will soon be released, allowing agencies to pay the difference between base and prevailing diesel rates. This follows a significant increase in bitumen prices and a slowdown in highway construction, with a parliamentary panel recommending measures like bitumen reserves and alternative sourcing.
O álbum "Nordestina highway" transporta sete músicas de Humberto Gessinger, conhecido por suas letras existenciais e filosóficas no rock brasileiro, para o universo do forró. Gravado na Paraíba, o projeto conta com a participação de diversos artistas.
TRAI's consultation paper on V2X communication proposes using cellular technology on highways, potentially shifting India's telecom focus from spectrum and tariffs to controlling future mobility infrastructure and data, with telecom operators, automakers, and tech platforms vying for dominance.
NSW Central West leaders have criticized the state government's $10,000 payments for businesses impacted by the Great Western Highway closure as "pathetic." They are demanding more substantial support and a clear timeline for repairs to the Mitchell's Causeway, which has been closed since March.
A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary, Vinod Kumar Kashyap, was killed in Dehradun after a dispute over irrigation water escalated into an attack on his family. The violence led to highway blockades, arson, demolition, and internet suspensions as communal tension spread.
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers for a skydiving trip crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people aboard. Authorities are investigating the incident.
