Hong Kong fire: Did a cigarette spark the blaze? Viral video shows worker smoking before tragedyA devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, claimed at least 55 lives. Dozens were injured, and hundreds were displaced. The...
27 Nov, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
India makes progress towards complete phase-out of Ozone-depleting HCFCsIndia has achieved significant progress in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), exceeding Montreal Protocol targets by achieving 6...
16 Sep, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
Is your home making you sick? Scientists reveal scary new link between everyday products and deadly diseasesHealth news: A study reveals that exposure to PFAS chemicals may alter genes. These changes are linked to serious illnesses. Firefighters f...
13 Sep, 2025, 11.15 PM IST
France’s largest tap water ban exposes global threat of ‘forever chemicals’A tap water ban in eastern France due to high PFAS levels has spotlighted the dangers of these "forever chemicals." The contamination, link...
13 Jul, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
Stallion India Fluorochemicals IPO to open on Jan 16 with price band of Rs 85-90/shareStallion India Fluorochemicals has set a price band of Rs 85-90 per share for its IPO launching on January 16, targeting Rs 199.45 crore at...
14 Jan, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Unsung heroes of Los Angeles wildfires: The Super Scooper planes that are being used to douse the flamesAs the wildfires eventually resulted in a huge destruction in the Los Angeles, at the same time, there were some specific kind of planes wh...
13 Jan, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
UP to deploy all-terrain vehicles for a safe and green Mahakumbh 2025The UP government is deploying four all-terrain firefighting vehicles at the Mahakumbh 2025 to ensure a safe event. These vehicles, costing...
20 Nov, 2024, 08.56 PM IST
Indian ship captain, crew win 'exceptional bravery' awards for Red Sea rescueCaptain Avhilash Rawat and his crew of an oil tanker, 'Marlin Luanda', have been awarded the International Maritime Organisation's 2024 Awa...
11 Jul, 2024, 03.28 PM IST
Indian firms sign pacts at POWERGEN expo in USIndian companies are exploring business and collaboration opportunities in the power generation sector at the POWERGEN International Expo i...
25 Jan, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Soon, Delhiites can get live practical simulated training experience on how to control fireDelhi Fire Service (DFS) is setting up two virtual training centers to improve fire safety in the city. These centers will provide fire saf...
17 Jan, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
All fired up: This Gujarat-based firm is making ‘NewAge,’ innovative fire trucksFounded in 1960 in Gujarat’s Surendranagar, NewAge Fire Fighting introduced a series of product innovations over the years, which helped in...
26 Dec, 2023, 09.40 AM IST
After strong re-rating, 4 stocks from 2 sectors turn outperformers. What's in store ahead?After witnessing a strong re-rating for 5 years, companies with strong brands in different sectors, still coming under the umbrella of cons...
20 Jul, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
Readjustment of re-rating complete; 4 stock ideas with strong brands from 3 sectorsAfter witnessing a strong re-rating for 5 years, companies with strong brands in different sectors but still coming under the umbrella of c...
09 Jul, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
PFAS: What is it? Read its toxic nature and adverse consequencesHere's all one requires to know about PFAs, often known as "forever chemicals". These are found in the air, water, soil, sediments, and rai...
23 Feb, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
Eight ships from Indian Navy, Coast Guard avert environmental disaster; douse fire on oil vesselThe New Diamond -- a 20-year old very large crude carrier (VLCC) controlled by New Shipping -- was carrying around 2,70,000 tonnes of Kuwai...
12 Sep, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
16 dead in US military plane crash in Mississippi, say reportsThe incident took place around 4 pm (2100 GMT), the Clarion-Ledger said, noting that firefighters sprayed the aircraft with huge layers of ...
11 Jul, 2017, 12.26 PM IST
'Blast in AC compressor may have led to Mumbai highrise fire'The massive blaze in a high rise here that killed seven people and injured 18 others was caused apparently by a blast in an air-conditioner.
07 Jun, 2015, 05.04 PM IST