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BRICS Summit 2026 dates: Check traffic advisories, venue, schedule and other details for this week

The BRICS Summit 2026 will be held in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, with Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan as the main venue. Delhi residents and visitors should expect traffic diversions and temporary restrictions on key roads as security arrangements and movement of foreign dignitaries intensify. Schools will…

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Delhi school & office holiday September 11: Govt declares closure for BRICS Summit; check what to expect from September 11 to 13

Delhi school & office holiday September 11: Delhi schools and government offices will remain closed on September 11 in view of the BRICS Summit. The closure is aimed at easing traffic and supporting security arrangements for the international event. Authorities are implementing extensive traffic diversions and using drones to monitor…

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BRICS Summit 2026 Delhi traffic advisory: 22 diversion points, 35+ roads regulated; check airport, railway routes and more

Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions and road restrictions for a BRICS Summit 2026 motor carcade rehearsal on September 5. Traffic will be regulated at 22 diversion points, covering more than 35 roads around Bharat Mandapam and other key corridors. The advisory also lists alternate routes to railway stations and…

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Tinted glass, loud exhausts, lipstick marks: What counts as an illegal car modification in India

Vehicle owners in India cannot alter a car's appearance or specifications without prior permission, according to Delhi Traffic Police, which flagged common violations including tinted glass, loud aftermarket exhausts, pressure horns, unauthorised lights and fake "Press" stickers as offences under the Motor Vehicles Act. The rules came into focus after…

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BMW runs over 48-year-old woman, traffic diverted near IGI T-3 terminal as villagers block road

A 48-year-old house help was killed by a speeding BMW car in Delhi's Mehram Nagar. The driver, identified as Deepak, was apprehended by police following the fatal accident. Angry locals and the victim's family blocked the road in protest, disrupting traffic movement. Commuters faced significant delays near IGI Airport's Terminal…

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Kanwar Yatra 2026 Delhi traffic advisory (August 3): Check affected roads, routes to avoid, diversions, alternative routes and other details

Delhi traffic advisory today: Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories for heavy goods vehicles heading towards Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Traffic restrictions and diversions are in place to ensure smooth movement for Kanwariyas. Heavy goods vehicles will face specific diversions around Ring Road and Wazirabad. Alternative routes like NH-9 and Eastern…

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Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions announced in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Meerut and Dehradun expressway from tomorrow: Check full list of closures & diversions

As lakhs of Kanwariyas take to the roads for Sawan 2026, Delhi Police, Ghaziabad Police, Meerut Police and Uttarakhand authorities have rolled out one of the most extensive traffic clampdowns of the year. Here is everything commuters, tourists and daily travellers need to know before stepping out between now and…

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Delhi Police issues traffic advisory amid CJP protests, asks public to avoid areas under Section 144

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for the public and digital platforms. Travel to areas under prohibitory orders should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. App-based mobility and delivery services must regulate their operations in notified zones. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023. Emergency services will…

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Muharram 2026: Delhi traffic police issues advisory, check road closures, diversions, affected areas and travel timings for June 26

Delhi Traffic Police has announced significant road closures and diversions on Friday, June 26, for Muharram. Major routes including MB Road, Pankha Road, and GTK Road will see restrictions. Commuters in Central Delhi and the New Delhi area should anticipate disruptions from noon to 10 PM. Authorities urge citizens to…

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Delhi traffic challans: You can now settle challans at weekends courts. Know court timings, dates, download link and process

Delhi District Courts are launching Weekend Traffic Courts from July 5, 2026, to clear pending challans. Motorists can resolve compoundable violations on the second Saturday and all Sundays, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Online challan downloads begin June 25, 2026, allowing users to select court, date, and time. This…

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Delhi Traffic Police ties up with navigation platforms to provide real-time road alerts

Delhi Traffic Police is collaborating with navigation platforms to integrate real-time traffic restrictions and diversions directly into popular apps. This initiative aims to proactively inform commuters about road closures due to repairs, events, or VIP movements, reducing unexpected delays and congestion on city roads.

The Economic Times

Delhi Traffic Police registers 1,170 FIRs, over 12,000 challans in wrong-side driving crackdown

Delhi Traffic Police launched a rigorous two-day operation, registering 1,170 FIRs and impounding 1,179 vehicles to combat dangerous wrong-side driving. Over 12,000 challans were issued, highlighting the severe safety risk this practice poses. Authorities are taking strict legal action, including vehicle seizure and prosecution, to ensure public safety and smooth…

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Delhi traffic jam alert: Major West Delhi road shut for 45 days, commuters may face long jams

A major road in West Delhi, near Nawada Metro Station, has been shut for 45 days for sewer line repairs, causing significant traffic disruptions. Commuters on the Najafgarh-Uttam Nagar corridor are advised to expect long jams, especially during peak hours. Diversions are in place for buses and heavy vehicles, with…

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Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Radha Soami Satsang and Diljit Dosanjh concert

In a recent update, the Delhi Traffic Police has released a detailed traffic advisory for two prime events scheduled this weekend: the Radha Soami Satsang religious gathering and the Diljit Dosanjh concert in the city. The events are expected to draw large crowds, which might lead to traffic issues in…

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Several areas in Delhi still waterlogged, traffic disrupted after massive downpour

Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday received over 50 complaints regarding waterlogging issues from across Delhi from 6 pm till midnight. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Couple hugs while riding motorcycle, Delhi Traffic Police slams Rs 11,000 fine on rider

NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police has slapped a fine of Rs 11,000 on a motorcycle rider after a video of him with a woman sitting on the fuel tank of the two-wheeler facing him made rounds on the internet.

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Special traffic arrangements made for Shab-e-Barat on March 7-8 night

Delhi Traffic Police have made special traffic arrangements for Shab-e-Barat, an Islamic ceremonial festival celebrated on the intervening night of March 7 and March 8 wherein a large number of devotees from Delhi and outside are likely to offer prayers at graveyards and mosques in Delhi. Read further on Dynamite…

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Traffic crawls in rain-soaked Delhi for 2nd day, yellow alert for Saturday as well

NEW DELHI: The national capital reeled under traffic snarls and waterlogging woes with several key road stretches dotted with puddles of water as incessant rains lashed the city for a second consecutive day Friday.

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Delhi: Waterlogging leads to traffic jams at key stretches

NEW DELHI: Traffic jams were reported at several key stretches in the national capital on Friday due to waterlogging caused by incessant rainfall over the last two days.

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17 fined in Delhi for not wearing seat belts in rear

The Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday issued 17 challans to people for not wearing seat belts in the rear seats of cars, officials said. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari challaned for not wearing helmet, riding without licence and HSRP

NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday prosecuted BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for traffic violation during ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ motorcycle rally in central Delhi’s Red Fort area.

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Delhi traffic police issues advisory for movements during President-elect Droupadi Murmu's swearing-in ceremony

NEW DELHI: Vehicular movement is likely to be affected in Lutyens Delhi on Monday due to the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect of India, Delhi Traffic Police said on Sunday.

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Delhi Traffic Police ‘divided’ for greater efficiency

NEW DELHI: For ensuring transparency, having a streamlined process and to reduce corruption, Delhi Traffic Police has decided to divide its force into two parts—one to deal with traffic regulation and the other prosecution. Senior officers said the deployment of cops would be done automatically through ‘e-chittha’ software.

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Rahul before ED: Delhi police issues traffic advisory

The Congress leader will appear before the probe agency for the third consecutive day in a money laundering probe.

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Delhi Traffic Police provides green corridor to facilitate liver transportation

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Traffic Police provided a green corridor from the AIIMS to the RR Hospital to facilitate a liver transportation on Wednesday, officials said.

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