UAE traffic rules every driver must know to avoid license suspension or cancellation / Image: File

The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 14, 2024 on Traffic Regulation, enforced by the Ministry of Interior and local traffic authorities, provides clear legal rules for suspending, revoking or refusing to renew a driving license. The law focuses not only on violations, but also on driver fitness, repeat offenses and public safety risks, giving officers wide powers to take action before and after serious incidents.

UAE traffic law rules for license suspension

A key rule is that if a driver is found medically unfit or not fit to drive the type of vehicle for which he is licensed, his license can be suspended. This makes suspension not merely a punishment, but a preventive measure.The law empowers the traffic control authority, in coordination with the licensing bodies, to suspend licenses whenever necessary to ensure traffic safety and security. This means officers can intervene if a driver poses a risk on the road, even before a major crime has escalated.Additionally, serious violations such as reckless driving, drunk driving or failure to cooperate with the police may result in suspension and even arrest under legal provisions.

Rules for canceling driving license

The law goes a step further by defining situations where a license can be permanently canceled or not renewed.Cancellation may occur if a driver repeatedly violates traffic laws or is deemed consistently unsafe. In such cases, officers are not required to continue the temporary suspension, they may revoke driving privileges entirely.Courts also play a central role. In serious cases like negligent driving causing death or serious injury, judicial authorities can order fine and imprisonment as well as cancellation of license.The law further allows authorities to reject renewal applications, effectively barring a driver from returning to the road if he fails to meet safety or legal standards.

Criminal offenses under UAE law

UAE traffic law clearly differentiates administrative violations from criminal offences, where the penalties go far beyond a fine or black points. Offenses such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, hit-and-run incidents, or causing fatal accidents are treated as criminal cases. These can result in imprisonment, heavy fines, and license suspension or revocation, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense. For example, repeat DUI offenses can escalate from license suspension to full revocation, especially when public safety is seriously compromised. The law gives officers the power to arrest drivers on the spot in cases involving serious harm, lack of cooperation or dangerous conduct on the road.

How does the system manage drivers?

Beyond penalties, the law introduces a structured system for driver reassessment and rehabilitation.Executive regulations define how suspended drivers can be reevaluated before they can get their license back. This may include testing, training, or demonstration of improved behavior.Additionally, enforcement has become more advanced. Authorities use AI-powered cameras and nationwide surveillance systems to detect violations such as mobile phone use, unsafe driving and speeding in real time.Officials stress that the goal is not only to punish but also to prevent repeat offenses and improve long-term road safety in the UAE.

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घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही लोग अस्पताल पहुंच गये.
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विस्तार

चंपावत में 18 वर्षीय पॉलिटेक्निक छात्र सोमेंद्र सिंह की दुखद मौत हो गई। जानकारी के मुताबिक मैदान में खेल गतिविधियां चल रही थीं. इसी दौरान साथी खिलाड़ी द्वारा फेंका गया भाला युवक की गर्दन में लग गया. गंभीर हालत में उसके दोस्त उसे अस्पताल ले गए जहां उसकी मौत हो गई.

घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही अस्पताल में लोगों की भीड़ जमा हो गयी. घटना के बाद से परिवार का रो-रोकर बुरा हाल है.

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Lucknow: Election data from Uttar Pradesh reveals a surprising and politically sensitive pattern: Ministers who won by the smallest margins in 2022 are associated with the highest number of voter deletions after the SIR process was completed on April 10, 2026.Constituencies like Baraut, Bilaspur, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Mainpuri and Meerut South are prominent among the current ministers who will win by a small margin in 2022. In Baraut, Minister of State Krishan Pal Malik won by a meager 315 votes, yet the voter turnout in his constituency was 157 times the margin of victory. Similarly, Baldev Singh Aulakh of Bilaspur, who won by 307 votes, had voters removed, more than 100 times his victory margin. Sitapur provided an equally glaring example – minister of state Rakesh Rathod Guru’s victory margin of just 1,253 votes, dwarfed by the 75 times larger deletion (95,032 deletions).

Even where ministers hold cabinet rank, the same pattern persists. In Shahjahanpur, cabinet minister Suresh Kumar Khanna won by a margin of 9,313, but the difference in votes after SIR was more than 11 times. Meerut South (7,942 margin) shows about 15 times more deletions, Mainpuri (6,766 margin) and Hastinapur (7,312 margin) show more than 6 to 7 times deletions.In contrast, ministers who won by large margins appear relatively untouched. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s margin of over 1 lakh votes is only 0.32 times his margin, while Mehrouni and Khair are also below 1 times.This trend becomes even more pronounced when we compare former ministers who lost in 2022. Constituencies like Dibiyapur, Etawah, Baheri and Sirathu show that high voter deletion already existed where margins were low or declining. The case of Dibiyapur is the most serious: former minister Lakhan Singh Rajput lost by just 473 votes, but voter deletion after SIR was almost 68 times the margin of defeat. In Etawah, the loss margin of 1,662 votes resulted in 24 times more deletions.When compared with the ministers who lost in 2022, including many former veterans, the trend becomes even more pronounced. Constituencies like Dibiyapur, Etawah, Baheri and Sirathu show that high voter deletion already existed where margins were low or declining.For example, Dibiyapur is the most serious case: former minister Lakhan Singh Rajput lost by only 473 votes, but voter deletion after SIR was almost 68 times the margin of defeat. In Etawah, the loss margin of 1,662 votes resulted in 24 times more deletions. Former Basic Education Minister Satish Chandra Dwivedi had lost Etwa in 2022.Notably, high-profile defeatists like Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya (Sirathu) have seen their defeat margin reduced by 7.23 times, while others like Suresh Rana and Sangeet Som have seen their defeat margin fall between 3 to 4 times.

PC: Discovery of Antarctica

What makes the Antarctic continent different from all the other continents of our planet is that there are no permanent settlements or people living there. There are permanent inhabitants on all other continents, while there have been no permanent settlements on Antarctica at all times. People there come only temporarily for work, mostly to do some scientific research in those areas and then leave. Despite the annual presence of people, Antarctica is the only continent devoid of permanent human presence.

Permanent human population status of Antarctica: no towns, cities or indigenous settlements

Uniquely among continents where human civilization has developed for centuries or even millennia, there are no towns, cities or villages on Antarctica that are permanently inhabited. Nor is there any native population or any indication that there have been previous indigenous settlements on the continent.The key difference here is that people move to and from the continent; No one stays there indefinitely. In other words, while people inhabit Antarctica, it is not done in a sustainable manner. Rather, their residence on the continent is linked to the various tasks people perform there temporarily before moving back home.

Why are there no permanent residents in Antarctica?

There are research centers established by different countries where people conduct their research on the Antarctic environment. Some of the people at these stations include scientists and technicians who focus on climate change, ice movement, geology, atmospheric studies, and animal studies.The stations are not meant to serve as permanent homes as they are managed through a rotational system that depends on the season. There are a lot of people at the stations during the summer season when the weather is moderate. When winter comes, there are fewer people due to the harsh weather and long nights.Despite this, people on these stations are not permanent residents as they spend some time there before going back to their home nations.

Environmental conditions that prevent permanent residence

The lack of stable population is directly related to the harshness of the environment on the continent. Antarctica is the coldest land area on the planet, where temperatures can fall well below zero for extended periods. Wide areas of the southern part of the continent undergo complete darkness for several weeks or even months during the winter season.Strong wind currents and blizzards are common features that make survival in such conditions even more complicated. The interior regions of the continent are quite isolated, making access extremely challenging due to the lack of proper infrastructural development.Furthermore, Antarctica does not have sufficient natural resources to enable the establishment of a stable population. Agricultural activity of any kind is not viable on the continent, and all necessary supplies must be imported.

Scientific importance of Antarctica in the study of Earth’s climate history

Human activity in Antarctica exists primarily for scientific research. The continent provides a natural environment to study climate change, ice dynamics, and Earth’s past atmospheric conditions. Because it is largely untouched by urban development, it provides valuable data that cannot be easily obtained elsewhere.Research conducted in Antarctica contributes to the global understanding of rising sea levels, global warming and environmental changes. Scientists also study unique ecosystems adapted to extreme cold, including microorganisms and marine species.However, all this research is done under controlled conditions. The presence of humans is carefully controlled to ensure minimal environmental impact, and no activities are intended to establish permanent settlement.

New Delhi: Flight operations resumed at the Pune airport after repair work was completed on a “war footing” following an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft.In a social media post on Twitter, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol said the runway repair work at Pune airport has been completed and air traffic is expected to gradually return to normal.“The runway at Pune airport was temporarily unavailable following an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft. The runway repair work has been completed on a war footing and safety has been given top priority,” Mahol said.“Departure operations will resume from 07:30 am, and arrival operations will begin from 08:00 am. Air traffic in Pune is expected to gradually normalize during the day,” he said.Airlines issued advisoryAccording to the airport director, 31 arrivals, 34 departures of IndiGo, 3 arrivals, 3 departures of Air India, 3 arrivals, 3 departures of SpiceJet, 2 arrivals, 3 departures of Akasa Air and 5 arrivals and 5 departures of Air India were cancelled.IndiGo issued an advisory and requested passengers to check flight status before reaching the airport.“We understand the inconvenience caused by the continued unavailability of runways at Pune airport and truly regret the impact it is having on your travel plans. This situation is beyond our control, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities to manage the impact,” the airline said in a social media post.We are proactively informing customers on their registered contact details with updates on their booking. We also recommend checking your flight status before heading to the airport. If your flight is affected, you can choose an alternate flight or opt for a full refund through Plan B.”Defense sources said that in this incident a Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraftBut the Indian Air Force did not confirm the type of aircraft.Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke said, “A fighter aircraft developed an undercarriage failure after a hard landing around 10.25 pm, resulting in blockage of the runway.”“It is currently located in the middle of the runway. Efforts are underway to move it to the taxiway. According to IAF ATC, it will take 4-5 hours to clear the runway as cranes and heavy machinery have been deployed,” he said.

उत्तर प्रदेश की राजधानी लखनऊ में सियासी हलचल उस समय बढ़ गई जब समाजवादी पार्टी के नेता प्रतिपक्ष माता प्रसाद पांडे को उनके ही घर में नजरबंद कर दिया गया. बताया जा रहा है कि नोएडा दौरे पर जाने से पहले ही उन्हें पुलिस ने रोक लिया था. उनके घर के बाहर भारी पुलिस बल तैनात कर पूरे इलाके को छावनी में तब्दील कर दिया गया. इस कार्रवाई के बाद सियासी माहौल गरमा गया है और विपक्ष ने सरकार पर सवाल उठाना शुरू कर दिया है.

नोएडा जाने से पहले पुलिस ने रोका
जानकारी के मुताबिक, माता प्रसाद पांडे नोएडा जाने की तैयारी कर रहे थे, लेकिन उससे पहले पुलिस ने उन्हें घर से निकलने से रोक दिया. पुलिस की इस कार्रवाई के चलते उनका दौरा रोक दिया गया और उन्हें उनके आवास पर ही नजरबंद कर दिया गया.

घर के बाहर भारी पुलिस बल तैनात
सपा नेता के वृन्दावन योजना सेक्टर-11 स्थित आवास के बाहर बड़ी संख्या में पुलिसकर्मी तैनात किये गये। पूरे इलाके को सुरक्षा घेरे में ले लिया गया है, जिससे वहां आने-जाने वाले लोगों पर भी नजर रखी जा रही है. स्थानीय लोगों के मुताबिक माहौल पूरी तरह से पुलिस छावनी जैसा दिख रहा है.

माता प्रसाद पांडे का सरकार पर आरोप
इस कार्रवाई के बाद माता प्रसाद पांडे ने सरकार पर निशाना साधते हुए कहा, ”योगी जी को डर लगता है तो पुलिस को आगे कर देते हैं.” उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि वह कार्यकर्ताओं और आम जनता की आवाज उठाते रहेंगे और किसी के दबाव में नहीं आएंगे.

मजदूरों की आवाज उठाने की बात
सपा नेता ने साफ किया कि उनका मकसद मजदूरों और गरीबों की समस्याओं को उठाना है. उन्होंने कहा कि चाहे उन्हें हिरासत में लिया जाए या रोका जाए, वह जनता के मुद्दे उठाने से पीछे नहीं हटेंगे.

राजनीतिक माहौल गरमा गया
इस घटना के बाद राज्य की राजनीति में हलचल तेज हो गई है. विपक्षी दल इसे लोकतंत्र के खिलाफ कदम बता रहे हैं, जबकि प्रशासन सुरक्षा कारणों का हवाला दे रहा है.

(रिपोर्ट: संदीप शुक्ला, लखनऊ)

मुजफ्फरनगर ध्वनि प्रदूषण और अवैध मॉडिफाइड साइलेंसर के खिलाफ चलाए जा रहे विशेष अभियान के तहत सिविल लाइन थाना पुलिस ने बड़ी कार्रवाई करते हुए चार आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार किया है. पुलिस ने उनके कब्जे से 70 संशोधित साइलेंसर बरामद किए हैं, जिन्हें अवैध रूप से बेचने की तैयारी की जा रही थी।

यह कार्रवाई वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक संजय कुमार वर्मा के निर्देशन में की गई, जिसका उद्देश्य शहर में अनावश्यक ध्वनि प्रदूषण को नियंत्रित करना है. 🚔

पुलिस टीम ने प्रभावी घेराबंदी कर चार आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया.

इस अभियान के तहत पुलिस अधीक्षक शहर अमृत जैन एवं सहायक पुलिस अधीक्षक/क्षेत्राधिकारी शहर सिद्धार्थ के निर्देशन में चलाया गया। मिश्रा और थाना सिविल लाइन प्रभारी निरीक्षक आशुतोष कुमार सिंह के नेतृत्व में पुलिस टीम ने कार्रवाई को अंजाम दिया.

गिरफ्तार आरोपियों की पहचान आरिफ अहमद, मोहम्मद साजिद मलिक, आसिफ और आस मोहम्मद के रूप में हुई है। पुलिस ने मौके से बड़ी संख्या में मॉडिफाइड साइलेंसर बरामद किए हैं.

अवैध साइलेंसर बिक्री नेटवर्क की जांच में जुटी पुलिस

पुलिस अब यह पता लगाने की कोशिश कर रही है कि बरामद मॉडिफाइड साइलेंसर किन इलाकों में सप्लाई किये जाने थे और इस नेटवर्क से और कौन लोग जुड़े हैं. मामले में आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई जारी है.

अधिकारियों का कहना है कि शहर में ऐसे उपकरणों की बिक्री और इस्तेमाल पर सख्ती से रोक लगाने के लिए अभियान आगे भी जारी रहेगा.

संशोधित साइलेंसर ध्वनि प्रदूषण और सामाजिक असुविधा को बढ़ाता है

पुलिस अधिकारियों ने कहा कि मॉडिफाइड साइलेंसर के इस्तेमाल से अत्यधिक ध्वनि प्रदूषण होता है, जिससे खासकर बुजुर्गों, बच्चों और हृदय रोगियों को गंभीर समस्या होती है।

तेज शोर के कारण सार्वजनिक शांति भंग होती है और कभी-कभी असामाजिक तत्व इन उपकरणों का दुरुपयोग करते हैं और असुविधाजनक स्थिति पैदा करते हैं।

युवाओं से जिम्मेदारी लेने की अपील

मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस ने युवाओं से अपील की है कि वे दिखावे या शौक के लिए ऐसे अवैध उपकरणों का इस्तेमाल न करें. यह न सिर्फ कानून के खिलाफ है बल्कि समाज के लिए भी हानिकारक है.

पुलिस ने नागरिकों से सहयोग की अपेक्षा करते हुए कहा है कि अगर कहीं भी मॉडिफाइड साइलेंसर बनते, बेचे या इस्तेमाल होते दिखे तो तुरंत नजदीकी पुलिस स्टेशन या डायल 112 पर सूचना दें.

विशेष अभियान आगे भी जारी रहेगा

अधिकारियों ने स्पष्ट किया कि जिले में ध्वनि प्रदूषण रोकने और यातायात नियमों का अनुपालन सुनिश्चित कराने के लिए लगातार विशेष अभियान चलाया जायेगा. इस प्रकार की कार्यवाही से शहर में अनुशासन एवं शांति बनाये रखने में मदद मिलेगी।

पुलिस टीम में प्रभारी निरीक्षक आशुतोष कुमार सिंह, उपनिरीक्षक प्रशांत गिरी, विनोद चौधरी, कांस्टेबल अंकित चौधरी, सुधीर, ब्रह्मदेव व मोहित शामिल रहे।

मुजफ्फरनगर में मॉडिफाइड साइलेंसर के खिलाफ इस अभियान को शहर में ध्वनि प्रदूषण को नियंत्रित करने और कानून व्यवस्था को मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम माना जा रहा है, जिससे आम नागरिकों को शांत और सुरक्षित वातावरण प्रदान करने में मदद मिलने की उम्मीद है।

Iran has launched a blistering attack on the president, warning that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed again if the United States continues its naval blockade. donald trumpThe claims accused him of spreading “seven lies an hour”.In a post on Twitter, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf rejected Trump’s recent comments, saying: “The President of the United States made seven claims in an hour, all seven of which were false.” He said Washington “won’t win the war with these lies, and they certainly won’t get anywhere in negotiations either,” signaling Tehran’s tough stance as tensions continue over the vital waterway.“The President of the United States made seven claims in an hour, all seven of which were false. 2. He did not win the war with these lies, and they certainly will not get anywhere in negotiations either. 3. With the blockade continuing, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open. 4. Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be conducted on the basis of “designated passage” and with “Iranian authority,” he wrote on X.The warning comes despite Iran’s announcement that it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following disruptions linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran-backed forces. However, officials clarified that any reopening would be conditional. Qalibaf stated bluntly that “as the blockade continues, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open,” underscoring that access to that route – through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows – is firmly under Iranian control.Iranian officials have also indicated that passage through the strait will be strictly controlled. The ships must follow “specified routes” and work with “Iranian authorities”, suggesting Tehran intends to maintain operational control even when traffic resumes. Qalibaf stressed that the decision on whether the strait is open or closed “will be determined by the region, not by social networks,” a direct hit at Trump’s earlier claim that the waterway was “wide open.”Data from maritime tracking firms shows that ship movements are restricted to corridors requiring Iranian approval, raising doubts about how “open” the strait really is. The uncertainty has kept global energy markets on edge, even as oil prices edged lower on hopes of renewed diplomacy.For his part, Trump has said that the US blockade will continue “in its entirety” until a comprehensive agreement is secured with Iran, including its nuclear program. He also suggested that new talks could take place soon, saying that Tehran “wants to reach a deal”.

An 80-year-old British Sikh man is running the London Marathon for the first time on April 26, inspired by Fauja Singh who initially encouraged him to take up walking.Baldev Singh Bains is running the marathon to raise funds for the Fauja Singh Club House being built in Fauja’s memory in Redbridge, on the path on which Fauja ran.Fauja, the world’s oldest marathon runner, died last July at the age of 114 after being hit by a car in his native village Beas Pind. He started running at the age of 80 and ran his first marathon at the age of 89.Baldev knew Fauja because they lived in the same area of ​​London, Redbridge, and attended the same gurudwara.Baldev said, “When Fauza improved his running, I decided that I wanted to improve my health. Fauza told me to start walking first and then running and to change my diet and think positive.”Following Fauja’s recommendation, he began walking around the perimeter of Beale High School, Redbridge.“At that time I was taking medication for diabetes and other conditions and being overweight. Now I have lost 30 kg and my doctor has now taken off almost all my medications.”Baldev hired Fauja’s coach Harmandar Singh last year to train him and is also a member of the Sikhs in the City Running Club, where Fauja trained. Harmandar, 66, is also running in the London Marathon to raise funds for the clubhouse, which will cost £1 million. It was granted planning permission on 1 April, which would have been Fauja’s 115th birthday.Baldev was born in Thana, a village in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. Before moving to the UK, he studied engineering at Delhi University. Baldev said, “The way Fauja helped me, I hope it will inspire others.”