India's road transport systems must be designed to mitigate failures, as changing user behavior and addressing legacy issues are vital. Despite better roads and vehicles, road crashes are increasing, with two-wheeler occupants being most at risk. Investigating local crashes and addressing road, vehicle, and behavior issues are crucial.
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Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticizes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for urging couples to have more children, disputing the claim that states with higher birth rates will benefit in the delimitation exercise. Amid concern over fair representation, Stalin warns that Tamil Nadu's political influence could diminish.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav engaged in a heated exchange in the assembly, with Nitish claiming he made Tejashwi's father, Lalu Yadav, what he was, and Tejashwi countering that he made Nitish CM twice. RJD's Manoj Jha criticized Nitish, while BJP supported Nitish's statement, asserting his significance in their political careers.