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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Bihar Govt Bans E-Rickshaws on Highways, Citing Safety Risks
The Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the plying of e-rickshaws on all national and state highways, citing serious road safety concerns. The decision, which came into force immediately, aims to reduce accidents on high-speed corridors but has triggered widespread anxiety among drivers and daily commuters who depend…
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CCPA Cracks Down on Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales Online
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched a major crackdown on the illegal online sale of walkie-talkies, taking suo motu action against multiple e-commerce platforms for hosting and promoting non-compliant radio communication devices. The enforcement drive has resulted in penalties against leading platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta,…
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Madhya Pradesh CBN Busts MD Lab Seizing 31.25 kg Powder
In a significant crackdown against illicit narcotics, the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) successfully dismantled a clandestine MD manufacturing laboratory and seized a record 31.250 kilograms of MD powder in Amla Agar, Madhya Pradesh, on January 13, 2026. Acting on credible intelligence, CBN officers conducted…
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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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Shashi Tharoor Defends Bengaluru Demolition Drive
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended the Karnataka government’s recent demolition drive in Bengaluru, asserting that all legal procedures were duly followed and alternative arrangements had been promised to affected residents. The move, which sparked debate within the party, targeted houses built on government land. Tharoor highlighted that the demolished…
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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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Bondi Attack: Victims’ Families Seek Federal Inquiry
Families of Jewish Australians killed in the deadly Bondi beach terror attack have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, demanding the establishment of a federal royal commission to investigate the attack, failures in intelligence oversight, and what they describe as a rapidly escalating antisemitism crisis…
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Delhi Police Seizes Weapons, Drugs in ‘Operation Aaghat 3.0’
In a major crackdown in South-East Delhi, the Delhi Police apprehended hundreds of individuals and seized a substantial cache of weapons, drugs, illegal liquor, and mobile phones under ‘Operation Aaghat 3.0’ on Saturday. The initiative was aimed at curbing organized crime and ensuring public safety as the city prepares for…
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India’s Forecast Leap: Mausam, BharatFS, 47 Radars
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has significantly stepped up its capability to predict disruptive weather driven by climate change, the government told the Rajya Sabha. Key upgrades under Mission Mausam include deployment of Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs), operationalisation of the Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) at 6 km resolution, and strengthened…