A colossal winter storm sweeping across the United States has left at least 25 people dead, knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes, and brought daily life to a grinding halt across vast stretches of the country. The storm, stretching nearly 2,100 kilometres from Arkansas to New England,…
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Visakhapatnam Sees Launch of Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
Visakhapatnam, 23 January 2026: In a pioneering step to enhance passenger safety, security, and operational efficiency, Indian Railways has deployed an indigenous humanoid robot named ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. The deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative across the Indian Railways network, reflecting the organisation’s focus on innovation and technology-driven…
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Three Dead as Bus, Truck Collide in Andhra Pradesh
Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh): At least three people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a private passenger bus collided head-on with a container truck and burst into flames in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district early Thursday morning, police officials said. The accident occurred around 2 am near Shirivellametta village in…
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Noida Techie Drowns: 90-Minute Rescue Delay
A tragic late-night accident in Noida has sparked widespread outrage after a 27-year-old software engineer drowned in a water-filled construction ditch, despite calling for help and waiting nearly 90 minutes for rescue. The incident has exposed glaring lapses in road safety, construction oversight, and emergency response systems in one of…
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Rah-Veer: India’s Good Samaritan Scheme Saves Lives
India’s Rah-Veer initiative is transforming how citizens respond to road accidents by providing legal protection, recognition, and financial incentives to Good Samaritans. Launched under the Good Samaritan Rules in 2020 via Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, the scheme ensures that anyone assisting an accident victim can…
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Swiss Ski Resort Fire Kills Dozens in Crans-Montana Bar
A catastrophic fire tore through a packed bar in Switzerland’s luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing about 40 people and leaving more than a hundred injured, many of them fighting for their lives. Authorities have described the tragedy as one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in…
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NAMASTE Scheme: Mechanised Sanitation Safety Across India
In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25; Probe Launched Into Gas Blast
A late-night blaze at a popular nightclub in Goa’s Arpora region claimed 25 lives on Saturday, shocking the state’s bustling tourism belt. Authorities have confirmed that most of the victims were employees of the establishment, while several tourists were also among the dead. The incident occurred around midnight when a…
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Tejas Crashes at Dubai Air Show; IAF Pilot Killed
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, Nov 21, 2025. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead, the IAF said. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident….
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PM Modi Condoles Delhi Blast Victims, Reviews Situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a blast reported in Delhi earlier in the evening. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, while assuring that authorities are providing all necessary…