West Bengal govt to bring two bills to tackle public disorder, attacks on police, public servantsWest Bengal is introducing two new bills to combat public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on officials. One bill amends the Public Order A...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildingsAn Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing emergencies. This in...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Delhi govt to repair 2,000 potholes in special repair drive: PWD ministerDelhi's Public Works Department is launching a massive pothole repair mission this Sunday, aiming to fix over 2,000 road defects across the...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh govt inks deal with Canva for visual communication in govt schoolsThe deal was struck on June 18 between the Education Department, Samagra Siksha and Canva, which will also benefit teachers and Education D...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service deliveryIndia and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discuss...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Parmish Verma stops Sri Ganganagar concert to help child found crying alone in crowdPunjabi singer Parmish Verma halted his concert in Sri Ganganagar to help a lost child found crying alone in the crowd. Security brought th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Plan in the works to let hospitals import med equipment directlyIndia's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing cu...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Maharashtra signs MoU with Google for AI training of over 4 lakh teachersMaharashtra's School Education department has partnered with Google for Education to equip over four lakh teachers with AI and digital tech...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
NCW issues advisory to States, calls for mandatory POSH audits and robust workplace safety mechanisms nationwideThe National Commission for Women has urged all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the POSH Act, ensuring women's safety and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Wilmington Delaware hospital shooting: Gunshots fired inside medical facility which is placed under lockdown, search is on for active shooterWilmington Delaware hospital shooting: Multiple people shot inside as Police look for active shooter.
17 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Delaware hospital locked down after 2 people are shot insideA hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, was locked down Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to a shooting incident inside Wilmington Hospital. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Stray dogs strike again: 4-year-old mutilated, neighbours arrive just in time to save herA young girl suffered severe injuries after a pack of stray dogs attacked her in Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru. The incident highlights ongoing c...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Tesla presented misleading 'Full Self-Driving' safety data to European regulatorsIn a bold move to secure European approval for its Full Self-Driving technology, Tesla has shared crucial safety data with Swedish and Dutc...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
29 years after Uphaar fire, the victims' association presses for special law on negligence-driven disastersMarking the 29th anniversary of the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on Saturday intensified...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST