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BUILDING SAFETY STANDARDS IN INDIA
Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 livesA devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing mu...- Ola Electric gets BIS certification for indigenous LFP battery cellOla Electric's subsidiary has secured Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its indigenously developed 46100 lithium iron phos...
- Trapped: From Lucknow to Delhi and Jaipur, the deadly pattern behind India's summer blazesA wave of deadly fires across India in recent months has exposed critical safety lapses and lax enforcement of regulations. From coaching c...
- He made cooking safe for all Indian, gave away his business patent for free: Meet Padma awardee Prestige cooker owner TT Jagganth who turned a near-bankrupt firm into one of most recognised cookwareLate industrialist T. T. Jagannathan, the visionary behind the Gasket Release System that revolutionized pressure cooker safety, will be ho...
- Citywide safety inspections at coaching centres; hundreds of buildings sealed: Delhi MayorFollowing a tragic fire in Lucknow, Delhi authorities have launched a city-wide inspection of coaching centres and educational institutes. ...
- India emerges as world's top ship-recycling nation in 2025The country's share in global ship recycling surged to 35.4% in 2025, with a significant increase in recycled tonnage. This achievement, ex...
- Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
- 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...
- Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
- 6500 litres of fake ghee found by food regulator during a raid in Delhi and HaryanaFSSAI busted an inter-state counterfeit ghee racket, seizing over 6,500 litres of suspected adulterated products and raw materials in Delhi...
- KSH Integrated Logistics announces launch of its first warehouse in Eastern IndiaThe warehouse provides value-added services and uses electric vehicles for last-mile delivery. Advanced systems ensure real-time inventory ...
- DGCA asks operators of uncontrolled airfields to review ops conditions, rectify deficienciesAviation watchdog DGCA has ordered operators of uncontrolled airstrips to immediately review their facilities. This action follows recent a...
- Brembo, Ningbo SAFE form India joint venture for motorcycle ABS systemsItalian brake maker Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems are joining forces in India. They will establish a joint venture to produce motor...
- What Maruti-Suzuki can teach India-JapanThe Maruti-Suzuki collaboration brought global manufacturing to India, democratising transportation and boosting the middle class. This par...
- FSSAI notices to 8 companies over misleading names, claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, for p...
- Nestlé India rejects infestation allegations involving MAGGI noodlesNestlé India has denied claims of infestation in Maggi noodles circulating online. The company states that tests on product samples confirm...
- Govt focusing on 'automation' of explosives units for safer operations: OfficialThe Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is prioritizing automation in explosives manufacturing. This move aims to signif...
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