Supreme Court: Plea seeks national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public occupancy premisesA Supreme Court plea urges the Centre and states to establish a national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public places like sc...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Kolkata warehouse collapse toll rises to 10, Army radar deployed as search enters second dayThe death toll in Kolkata's Taratala warehouse collapse has reached 10, with rescue efforts continuing for nearly 21 hours. Army's advanced...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildingsFollowing recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-s...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Smoke inhalation, not flames, killed all 15 in Lucknow fire: Post-mortem revealsSuffocation from toxic smoke, not flames, caused the deaths of 15 individuals in Lucknow's Aliganj fire. Post-mortem examinations revealed ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Ladakh administration calls for SoPs to curb unauthorised photography, videography as IAF raises concernAuthorities in Leh are implementing strict Standard Operating Procedures to curb unauthorized photography and videography of sensitive area...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Major fire breaks out in labour settlements near Delhi's Udyog Bhawan, no casualties reportedA massive fire engulfed around 200 temporary tin-shed homes for labourers near Udyog Bhawan in the early hours of Wednesday. The blaze, whi...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
After turbulent 2025, DGCA to face US FAA safety review in NovemberIndia's aviation regulator, the DGCA, faces a crucial safety assessment by the US FAA this November. This review follows a series of incide...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
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. ...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuitsIn a complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, shareholders led by a Detroit pension fund said board members ignored repeated inter...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.05 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
Delhi government mulls mandatory fire safety norms for low-rise residential buildingsDelhi government is looking at making fire safety devices like smoke detectors and extinguishers compulsory in smaller homes. This move fol...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST