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Woman who rescued injured crow keeps getting 'thank-you gifts' from other crowsLeah Wilson rescued a crow, and the bird's clan now follows her. Crows remember kindness and offer gifts. This shows a deep connection betw...
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'SpaceX is on the cusp of launching its public stock offering, opening the door for average investors to stake a claim in its cosmic journey...
Delhi Malviya Nagar fire: Radhe Shyam Aggarwal dies without knowing eight of his family were killed in deadly blaze that killed 22A devastating hotel fire in Delhi has claimed the lives of eight members of the Aggarwal family, with the sole surviving patriarch, 75-year...
Short staff, ancient equipment challenges before Delhi Fire Service as scrutiny mountsDelhi Fire Service grapples with significant staff shortages and outdated communication systems. Over a quarter of firefighter posts are va...
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...
'Paudhon mein paani de rahe hain': Noida Ivy County video sparks debate as fire brigade water reaches only 6th floor during 12th-floor fireA viral video of a high-rise fire in Noida shows firefighters' water jets falling far short of the 12th-floor blaze, sparking outrage over ...
After Delhi Malviya Nagar fire, Noida high-rise in Sector 75 sees blaze, horrific video shows panic among residentsA massive fire broke out in a 12th-floor apartment of a 28-storey residential tower in Noida's Sector 75, triggering panic and a swift evac...
NHAI toll exemption list to be reduced: Govt may end toll exemptions for someThe central government is considering reducing toll exemptions for vehicles of senior government officials on national highways. A high-lev...
CBSE's verification, re-evaluation portal to now open from June 1Government sources said the decision was taken to ensure full technical soundness of the portal before opening it to students. A team of ex...
Delhiites can now hire private fire auditors for fire safety certificatesDelhi's fire safety clearance process is set to become faster with the introduction of a third-party fire audit system. This comes after a ...
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...
More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western EuropeScientists say human-driven climate change is amplifying such extremes, with weather events like heatwaves, droughts and floods becoming mo...
50,000 residents evacuated as Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tankA chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is overheating and venting vapors. This has led to the evacuation of 50,000 residents due to f...
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuateA damaged chemical tank in Southern California shows a potential crack, possibly reducing explosion risk. However, 50,000 residents remain ...
On Russia's doorstep, Norway goes 'total defence' modeNorway is now preparing for war. The nation has entered "total defence" mode. This includes upgrading air raid shelters and increasing civi...
In 2017, workers building a police and fire facility in Colorado accidentally exposed the fossils of Torosaurus, which rewrote Colorado's prehistoric mapA construction site in Thornton, Colorado, unexpectedly unearthed massive fossilized bones in 2017, halting development for a public safety...
Midland High School closed after weekend fire incident, activities suspended; when will classes resume? Key details insideA fire at St. Theresa's Catholic High School in Midland has led to the cancellation of classes for the entire week. The blaze, contained to...