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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Kenya Plane Crash Near Maasai Mara: All 11 On Board Killed
Maasai Mara / Nairobi, October 28, 2025: A routine regional flight bound for the Maasai Mara National Park ended in tragedy on Tuesday morning when a small passenger aircraft en route from the Kenyan coast to the Kichwa Tembo airstrip crashed, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. Crash…