Parliamentary Committee
A parliamentary committee has recommended establishing a National Highway Safety Patrol, modeled on the Railway Protection Force, to boost accident response, traffic enforcement, and infrastructure protection on India's growing highway network. The proposal comes amid data showing 4.73 lakh road accidents and 1.70 lakh fatalities in 2024, with national highways linked to over 52,600 deaths. The report was tabled in Parliament on March 25, 2026.
Raportoinut AI
A 14-year-old boy from Pretoria endures relentless bullying at school, highlighting a national crisis where millions of learners suffer unreported abuse. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has voiced alarm over widespread bullying in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces. Official data reveals over 500 cases reported in early 2025, with many more likely hidden due to fear and inadequate responses.