The Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Punjab to fill women-reserved firefighter positions with male candidates due to a lack of female applicants, sparking debate on gender quotas.
A detailed look at Operation Steeplechase, Woodrose, Bluebird, and Rhino—critical missions by the Indian Army that shaped national security and counter-insurgency efforts.
Forest officials in Medak district rescued two jackals trapped in an old well after villagers alerted them. The animals were safely released back into the wild.
Heroic villagers and an ASHA worker in Odisha's Kainser village rescued six injured people from a crashed aircraft. Read their brave account of the emergency rescue operation.
Four fishermen from Pudukottai, missing since January 9, were safely rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after their boat was damaged in rough seas. Read their survival story.
A detailed rescue plan saved a sambar deer from a well in Maharashtra. Using ropes and nets, a team gently extracted the distressed mammal without injury. Read the full story.
A 7-foot Indian rat snake caused chaos at a government shelter in Mandsaur. Police swiftly captured and released it safely. ASI urges public caution. Read more.
Railway Police recover 165 live Indian flapshell turtles in a covert operation at Howrah Station. No arrests made yet. Turtles sent to rescue centre.
RPF Inspector Sunita Panna's relentless efforts at Ranchi & Hatia stations led to the rescue of over 50 children and arrest of 29 traffickers. Read her inspiring story of courage and commitment.
A Pune resident was dramatically rescued by a Blinkit delivery partner after getting trapped on his balcony in the middle of the night. The heroic act, caught on video, is winning hearts online.
Two Indian Army porters skid off road into a stream in Upper Gulmarg. A major rescue operation has been launched. Read the latest updates on the incident here.
A heart-stopping video shows a man dangling from a crane to rescue a bird entangled in wires. The act, hailed as pure compassion, has deeply moved netizens. Watch the story of bravery.
A man from Punjab risked his life, hanging from a high-rise to save a trapped bird. The heart-stopping video has won millions of hearts online. Watch the incredible rescue!
An animal welfare NGO in Bengaluru rescued 14 abandoned puppies near Nandi Hills. The dogs were found in a sack and are now receiving care. Read about the rescue operation.
An owl entangled in kite string (manja) was rescued in Pardi village, Valsad. Animal activists warn of the severe threat manja poses to birds, especially nocturnal species like owls, during the kite-flying season.
Odisha Fire & Emergency Services is modernising its firefighter courses with global benchmarks, new simulators & specialised training in CBRN, urban rescue & more to meet evolving disaster challenges. Read more.
Assam enhances disaster response with 40 new high-speed, Japanese-technology inflatable rescue boats for SDRF. These boats, costing Rs 6.65 lakh each, can rescue 8-10 people at once, boosting flood rescue capabilities.
A massive fire at a Denver apartment building injured one firefighter and caused a significant power outage. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Stay updated with the latest US news.
On January 1, Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued at least six individuals across Goa's crowded beaches, including incidents involving a stingray, a deep cut, and swimmers in distress. Read about the crucial safety interventions.
A dramatic rescue operation saved four men whose boat was left hanging over a 40-metre dam spillway in South Africa. Read about the tense hours and the critical intervention that prevented a tragedy.
A 7-year-old male tiger was safely captured and released in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar. Forest officials continue search operations for a tigress and her four cubs. Read the latest wildlife update.
A young Sikh volunteer, Awjot Singh, was dramatically rescued after being stranded for over five hours at 90 feet while changing a Gurudwara flag in Abohar's Gidranwali village. Read the full story of the harrowing rescue.
A wild tiger fell into a 40-foot well in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. Forest department officials are leading urgent rescue efforts to save the big cat. Details inside.
A Bengaluru police officer's sharp instincts saved a 2-year-old boy from a mentally unstable woman in Jayanagar. Read how the quick action and city-wide alert led to a happy reunion.
A routine photography trip in Kochi turned into a dramatic rescue mission when a buffalo was found sinking in mud. Read how a photographer, a truck driver, and fire services saved a life, embodying constitutional duty and compassion.
An aged tigress from Nagarahole, with worn-out canines, has been rescued and shifted to Bannerghatta for permanent care. Read about her survival challenges and the forest department's decision.
A Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff member, Lijisha, heroically rescued a passenger who fell while trying to board a moving train at Ernakulam Junction. The incident occurred early Saturday morning. Read the full story of this brave act.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
A six-year-old sambar deer was safely rescued by Nashik forest officials after it strayed into a residential area, colliding with a fence. Read about the swift operation that prevented a traffic mishap.