Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
India establishes its own National Environmental Standard Laboratory in Delhi to certify air monitoring gear for local conditions, cutting import reliance and aiming for a share in the $4 billion global market.
Despite staff agitation, Assam's Mrityunjoy 108 ambulance service managed a record 23,631 emergency cases in December. Discover how they maintained operations and improved response times.
PAC exposes gross failure of sewage plants in Ludhiana, discharging toxic waste into Satluj River. An environmental emergency threatens public health and biodiversity. Urgent action needed.
US federal injury data for 2025 details alarming cases of foreign objects lodged in rectums. Doctors warn against DIY removal. Read the full report and learn why early medical help is crucial.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands Supreme Court action against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them a mockery of governance. Details on the Sariska boundary revision case.
Delhi's alarming air quality is a symptom of deeper systemic failures. This editorial cartoon analysis calls for holistic action beyond just monitoring AQI. Read to understand the full scope of the crisis.
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
A 70-year-old man fell unconscious on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Lucknow. Despite an emergency landing and swift medical response, he was declared dead on arrival. Read the full details.
A quick-thinking bus driver and conductor in Kochi turned their vehicle into an ambulance to rush a 75-year-old collapsed passenger to hospital. Read their heroic story.
Google's Emergency Location Service (ELS) is now active in India, first in Uttar Pradesh. It pinpoints 112 callers' locations with high accuracy to save crucial response time. Learn how this privacy-focused feature works.
Google activates its Emergency Location Service for Android in India, helping UP Police pinpoint distress callers with greater accuracy. Learn how this free feature works.
Gujarat's 108 emergency service has handled 1.86 crore calls, saving over 18 lakh lives. Key achievements include 60 lakh maternity cases and 22 lakh road accident assists. Read the full report.
Mangaluru International Airport's rapid emergency response saved a passenger's life. Read how the coordinated effort unfolded and the flight resumed its journey.
A flight bound for Thiruvananthapuram was diverted to Mangaluru Airport on December 2, 2025, due to a passenger's medical emergency. Read the full story of the in-flight response and safe landing.
Actress Swara Bhaskar shares a heartfelt note after her father-in-law's brain haemorrhage. Learn about this medical emergency, treatment, and recovery. Keep him in your prayers.
Environmental activists protest draft notification removing environmental clearance requirements for landfills. Learn how this affects waste management and public health in India.
Supreme Court's reversal on post-facto environmental approvals threatens constitutional right to healthy environment. Experts warn this decision could worsen India's pollution crisis.
Peruvian President José Jerí declares state of emergency as migrants block southern border with Chile. Armed Forces deployed amid rising migration tensions.
A doctor saved a passenger who lost consciousness on an IndiGo flight from Jaipur to Kolkata. Read this incredible mid-air medical emergency story and its happy ending.
Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.
Dalbir Singh, 70, suffered chest pain on Air India Vancouver-Delhi flight, deboarded in Kolkata and declared dead at hospital. Air India yet to issue statement.
A passenger tragically died after a medical emergency on Air India flight from Vancouver to Kolkata via Delhi. Investigation underway into the November 21 incident.
Supreme Court's retrospective project clearances dilute environmental jurisprudence and may incentivise violations. Read how this decision impacts India's green future.
Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces five new environmental awards to recognize conservation efforts. Four Karnataka cities face pollution challenges.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport conducted a comprehensive 2-day emergency exercise to test coordination among multiple agencies during aviation emergencies.
Supreme Court recalls May 16 verdict barring ex post facto environmental clearances in 2-1 split decision. Majority cites Rs 20,000 crore public resources at stake while dissenting judge calls it environmental retrogression.
Supreme Court recalls May verdict, says ex post facto environmental clearances violate law. Case referred to new bench for fresh consideration. Read the full story.
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan delivers sharp dissent against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them 'anathema' to environmental law. Read the full analysis.