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The colored cap on a US fire hydrant can tell firefighters how much water it can deliver: Blue means 1,500+ gallons a minute, while red warns of under 500Fire hydrants are marked with color codes that indicate the water flow rates they can provide. A light blue cap means a hydrant can flow mo...- How fast can China's EVs charge? Inside the race to 5-minute top-upsChinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including Geely and BYD, are advancing ultra-fast charging technologies to enhance consumer confide...
- Steve Jobs once hid his Porsche from billionaire Ross Perot; 40 years later, Apple CEO John Ternus reportedly drives a $1M+ Porsche 935 at California’s Laguna SecaIn 1987, Steve Jobs hid his Porsche from billionaire Ross Perot because he did not want the young company to look flush with cash during a ...
- From INSAS to AK-203: How India's 'Sher' assault rifle came to beThe journey from INSAS to the indigenous AK-203 'Sher' involved years of negotiations, technical challenges and efforts to secure technolog...
- These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...
- Experts call for regulated student housing ecosystemIndia today has over 43 million higher education students, yet organised student housing serves less than 0.5% of total enrolments. "Millio...
- ‘The future is already being built’: Anand Mahindra praises 2 IISc Bengaluru professors for pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviationIndia’s aerospace sector is experiencing a notable rise, driven by cutting-edge technology and rapid progress in aviation research. At the ...
- Gandhinagar building collapse: Several workers feared trapped after slab collapses in KudasanA portion of an under-construction building collapsed in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with several workers feared trapped unde...
- Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
- 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in building collapses, fires and falls into pits and manholes: Govt dataNearly 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in incidents involving building collapses, fires, and falls into pits and manholes...
- Quote of the Day by Demi Moore: "I think we treat the people we love the way we believe, in our deepest hearts..." The Hollywood star’s thought-provoking take on love, self-respect, healing and the importance of knowing your worthThe quote of the day by Demi Moore "I think we treat the people we love the way we believe, in our deepest hearts, that we deserve to be tr...
- Satya Niketan building collapse: Hostel agreement said 'not responsible' for casualties or damage, as 7 die in tragedyA collapsed Satya Niketan PG's tenancy agreement excluded liability for tenant injuries and deaths. The Delhi High Court ordered a high-lev...
- Flouting regulations, collapsing buildingsRecent building collapses and hospital fires in Delhi underscore regulatory failures. Officials are suspended and investigations follow the...
- ABVP members enter MCD office to stage dharna; detained for protesting over Satya Niketan building collapseAkhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members protested outside the MCD headquarters in Delhi. They demanded the Municipal Corporation of Delh...
- Twenty-five years after 9/11, Americans still live with its legacyScott Larsen followed his father into the New York City Fire Department after his death on September 11th. Dr. Michael Crane dedicated his ...
- Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that callCalifornia wildfire survivors gain new protections with the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. This legislation establishes the nation's first scie...
- Formula 1 racetrack to be set up, TN youth will be trained in Motorsports City announced CM Vijay; Olympic City planned in Chennai to produce more gold medal winnersTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced plans to build a Motor Sports City with a Formula racing track and youth training fa...
- Agniveers among four detained after 12 weapons stolen from Secunderabad Army armouryA high-security breach occurred at the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad Cantonment. Twelve sophisticated firearms and hundreds of am...
- RMIT engineers mixed 1% recycled cigarette butts into fired-clay bricks, and the bricks matched standard strength while cutting firing energy by 10%In Melbourne, engineers are pioneering a groundbreaking technique to integrate discarded cigarette butts into building bricks. This eco-fri...
- Delhi government notifies amended fire safety rules, introduces extensive measures to safeguard buildingsDelhi has amended its Fire Service Rules, introducing new safety standards for buildings. These comprehensive rules link safety measures to...
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