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…
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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…