Residents of Medavakkam endure stagnant sewage and mosquito menace due to an incomplete stormwater drain project stalled for over six years. Authorities' blame game continues as health hazards rise.
A 20-year-old mason from Murshidabad was killed in Sambalpur. Family says mob targeted him as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Two others critically injured.
A man dressed as Santa Claus performed risky motorcycle stunts on a busy Chennai bypass, endangering public safety. Police are investigating the viral video incident.
Two college students were crushed to death by a speeding bus at a Chennai traffic signal. Read about the accident-prone zone and pending safety measures.
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
Six individuals arrested for the murder of a West Bengal worker in Sambalpur. Police cite monetary dispute, while workers allege they were targeted as 'Bangladeshis'. Read the full details.
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
A labourer's mysterious death at Jagarnath Mahto Medical College construction site in Bokaro led to worker protests and vandalism. Police intervened to control the situation. Read the full details.
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
CBI investigates the 2017 mysterious death of Arnav Duggal in Dwarka after 8 years. Delhi High Court transfers case citing police lapses. Read the full story.
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
Bodies of two sisters found in Sodepur house. Police suspect death due to severe malnutrition amid financial crisis. Neighbours reveal they refused help. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old worker drowned while cleaning a swimming pool at former MP Modugula Venugopal Reddy's residence in Guntur. Police are investigating the tragic incident. Read the full report.
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
A CAG audit reveals poor registration, safety lapses, and massive fund under-utilisation for Maharashtra's construction workers from 2017-22. Read the key findings and official response.
A 16-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Dumka district died after allegedly consuming cough syrup. Authorities have ordered a probe into the tragic incident.
A 26-year-old migrant worker in Rajkot was murdered after witnessing a violent altercation over an alleged extra-marital affair. Police have arrested six suspects. Read the full investigation details.
Manu Dawar died after a speeding SUV hit his motorcycle on the Jamnagar-Rajkot highway. His 5-year-old son and friend were injured. The driver has been detained.
An Indian delivery worker, Abdul Gafoor, died in Sharjah after a wall collapsed on him during heavy rain. The incident highlights risks for migrant workers in extreme weather. Read more.
A 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was beaten to death in Palakkad, Kerala, after being wrongly suspected of theft. Police have arrested five locals for murder.
Pallavaram Periya Eri, Chennai's largest lake on Radial Road, lies choked with sewage & encroachments. Restoration funds fail to revive a water source that could double supply. Details inside.
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
The body of Ramesh Kumar Meghwal, who died under suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, was repatriated after 36 days. His family refuses last rites, demanding a post-mortem to uncover the truth.
An 18-year-old diploma student, S Gowtham, died after falling from a scaffold at a Trichy Airport construction site. He was gaining practical experience with his uncle.
As GRAP curbs halt construction in Delhi-NCR, daily wage workers gather at Labour Chowk in vain. Govt's Rs 10,000 relief fails to help unregistered labourers facing hunger and health crises. Read more.
Adarsh Behera from Jagatsinghpur, trapped in Sudan's civil war, was rescued by Indian authorities after being held captive by paramilitary forces. Read his harrowing survival story.
Tambaram Corporation allocates ₹1 crore for its first pet crematorium in Thiruneermalai. The facility aims to ensure dignified disposal and tackle public health hazards from improper dumping of animal remains.
Havildar Zubair Ahmad of 13 JAK LI died in an accidental explosion during a road construction project in Trehgam, Kupwara. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.