With New Year's Eve celebrations in full swing, cities across India are taking extra precautions to ensure safety and prevent road accidents. Police in major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, and Hyderabad, have issued detailed advisories to discourage drunk driving and manage the heavy traffic expected as partygoers head home late at night. The guidelines aim to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone, while keeping dangerous driving behaviors in check. In Mumbai

In a remarkable use of AI technology for wildlife conservation, a small herd of elephants, including two adults and a calf, was saved from a potential train collision in Odisha's Rourkela district. As the elephants approached the railway tracks, an AI-powered camera system, installed by the forest department, detected their movement and sent an immediate alert to the control room. The quick response from the control room led to the timely stopping of the oncoming train, preventi

On Monday morning, around 40 schools in Delhi, including prominent institutions such as DPS RK Puram, GD Goenka, and Modern School, received a bomb threat email. The sender demanded $30,000, warning that bombs were planted inside the buildings. The email prompted a swift response, with bomb detection teams, fire officials, police, and dog squads conducting thorough checks at the affected schools. Fortunately, no suspicious items were discovered at any of the locations. The bomb thre

The New Pamban Bridge, inaugurated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is a groundbreaking feat of modern engineering, representing India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge. This bridge, located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, replaces the century-old Pamban Rail Bridge, which had been in operation since 1914. The old bridge was decommissioned in December 2022 due to corrosion, paving the way for this state-of-the-art structure. Stretching 2 kilometers, the new Pamban Bridg

A concerning incident unfolded in Chennai, where around 35 students from a private school were rushed to the hospital after they reported symptoms including giddiness and irritation in their throats and eyes. The students were taken to the hospital as a precaution, with at least three of them being transferred to a private facility for further care. Initial reports suggest that the symptoms may have resulted from exposure to gas, potentially leaked from the school’s science la

In a concerning series of events, both an Akasa Air flight and an IndiGo flight received bomb threats on Wednesday, marking the twelfth such incident in just three days. The Akasa Air flight QP 1335, which was bound for Bengaluru and had 177 people on board, including three infants, was forced to return to Delhi. Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 651, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was redirected to Ahmedabad, where the aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. T

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a Diwali bonus of Rs 29,000 for its officers and employees in 2024, as reported by NDTV. This decision was made following discussions between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Municipal Commissioner, responding to demands from various worker and employee unions within the BMC. The new bonus amount represents an increase from last year’s Rs 26,000, reflecting the BMC's commitment to support its workforce during t

In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods rake at Kavaraipettai around 8:50 PM. The collision resulted in at least two coaches of the passenger train catching fire and derailing. Immediate Response: Emergency rescue teams and ambulances have been swiftly dispatched to the scene to assist passengers and assess the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualtie

In a powerful display of solidarity, 50 senior faculty members at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have resigned in support of protesting junior doctors. This unprecedented action comes in the wake of a tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, which has ignited widespread outrage and demands for reform within the healthcare system. Visuals shared on social media captured the moment when students erupted in applause as the senior doctors submit

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed a tiered vehicle insurance premium system that would link costs directly to the number of traffic violations recorded against a vehicle. In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Saxena emphasized that this system could incentivize safer driving habits, reduce accidents, and alleviate the financial burden on insurers from frequent claims. Citing alarming accident statistics, including over 4.37 lakh road accidents in 2022, Saxen

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have unveiled a novel method for monitoring the health of ageing bridges in real time, leveraging traffic data to enhance structural safety. This innovative approach addresses the challenges posed by repeated cyclic loads such as traffic, wind, and environmental conditions, which can weaken bridge integrity over time and lead to potential failures. The method employs digital modelling to identify weak spots on bridges, al

On September 5, 2024, a Central team dispatched by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) arrived in Vijayawada to conduct a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the recent floods affecting NTR, Guntur, and Prakasam districts. The team’s mission includes examining the safety of local dams and evaluating the overall impact of the floods on the region. The team will focus on two primary objectives: assessing the structural integrity of dams and quantifying the extent of t

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has announced the appointment of Satish Kumar as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board. Kumar's appointment comes as Jaya Verma Sinha, who has served as the Chairman and CEO since September of last year, is set to transition to a new role as an administrative member of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Kumar will take on his new responsibilities until his superannuation and may serve on a con

In a tragic incident in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, three children have died from suspected food poisoning at an orphanage. The children, identified as Joshua, a first-grader, and Bhavani and Shraddha, both in third grade, fell ill after eating samosas on Sunday. The situation escalated quickly, leading to their deaths on Monday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Anakapalli. The outbreak of illness affected 27 inmates from the orphanage located in Kailasa town unde

Healthcare services across India have been severely impacted as doctors adhere to the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) call for a 24-hour strike, starting from 6 am on Saturday. This protest is in response to the gruesome rape-murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital. During the strike, routine outpatient department (OPD) services and elective surgeries have been halted, but emergency services are continuing to operate. The Health Ministry has urged the striking doctor