Delhi Malviya Nagar Hauz Rani fire update: B&B chef switched off main power during blaze, trapping guests, say policeA Delhi bed and breakfast fire, claiming 21 lives, has led to the arrest of its chef, Keshav Negi. Investigators suspect his actions, inclu...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meet begins in Odisha's Puri, CM Majhi to join on ThursdayPuri hosts the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. Delegates from member nations gather to discuss disaster mitigation str...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
BRICS meet in Puri from June 3-5 to see representatives from 11 countriesOdisha will host the second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction technical meeting in Puri from June 3 to 5. Representatives from 11 countries wil...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
CISF to boost counter drone and emergency measuresTo counter low-altitude aerial threats effectively, the CISF has rolled out a phased Counter-Drone Training Programme for its personnel in ...
29 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Cyber Alert: Companies rush to fortify systemsRubrik, Securonix and Proofpoint reported shorter sale cycles, demand for additional disaster recovery locations and stronger digital ring ...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to Norway — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years — upgraded bilateral ties ...
24 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical orderGlobal security faces growing challenges. DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh stresses the need for stronger preparedness against chemical, ...
18 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Northeast Frontier Railway steps up monsoon preparedness with weather stationsNortheast Frontier Railway is installing automatic weather stations at vulnerable locations. This initiative aims to improve real-time weat...
15 May, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by Naomi Klein, writer of The Shock Doctrine, on how governments deal with crises and what you can learn from it in your own lifeQuote of the day Motivational by Naomi Klein: Naomi Klein's "The Shock Doctrine" argues that crises are catalysts for real change, with pre...
09 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising dayBorder Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day, marking over six decades of vital infrastructure development in...
07 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
DRDO chief inaugurates CBRN training lab in Delhi to tackle threats know what they areThe Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened a new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear field training centre in ...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
‘Extremely Severe’ alert buzzes phones: Govt tests nation-wide disaster alerting serviceIndia's new indigenous cell broadcast system for disaster alerts was tested on Saturday, startling many mobile users with a loud "Extremely...
02 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Rain havoc in Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah orders suspension of official, Lokayukta takes up suo moto caseBengaluru faces heavy rains and flooding. Seven people died in a single incident, prompting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review preparedn...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exerciseIndia and Sri Lanka strengthened their maritime ties during the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 diving exercise in Colombo. Divers from both navies condu...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Blackout mock drill across Punjab on April 24In order to test civil defence preparedness in the state, a civil defence air raid/blackout mock exercise will be conducted in all district...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST