Gurgaon MCG: Contractors to Bear Cost of Sewer Negligence
Gurgaon's MCG mandates contractors to cover repeat sewer cleaning costs due to negligence. Executive engineers also held accountable. Read the full directive here.
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Contractor held for labourer's death in Gurgaon excavation
A contractor in Gurgaon's Sector 56 was arrested after a 20-year-old labourer died in a basement excavation collapse. Police cite lack of safety gear and illegal overtime. Read the full investigation.
Nagpur man crushed by water tanker on potholed road
A 55-year-old daily wage earner died after a rashly driven water tanker hit him on a dangerous, pothole-ridden stretch in Nagpur. Residents blame NHAI's ongoing flyover work for the hazardous conditions.
Barmer contractor arrested over viral road dispute video
A contractor in Barmer's Sheo was arrested after a video of him threatening villagers over a poorly constructed road went viral. MLA apologises. Read the full story.
Vadodara: Man dies after falling into open manhole near water tank
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds cleaning agency accountable for the death of Vipulsinh Zala, who fell into an uncovered manhole near Manjalpur water tank. Read about the negligence and the actions taken.
70+ Sanitation Workers Protest Job Loss in Fatehabad
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
AI Job Loss Led Indore Teens to ₹16 Lakh Jewellery Theft
An 18-year-old graphic designer, who lost his job to AI, and his NEET-aspirant friend arrested for stealing jewellery worth ₹16 lakh in Indore, inspired by the film 'Bunty Aur Babli'.
Udaipur Firm CEO, Exec Held for Alleged Gang Rape
Udaipur Police arrest CEO, woman executive head, and her husband for alleged gang rape of an employee. Medical report corroborates assault. Details of the shocking post-party crime inside.
Punjabi Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers, Parents Seek Help
Parents of Sharandeep Singh, a youth from Jalandhar arrested in Pakistan, appeal to the Indian government for his repatriation. He went missing on November 2.
HC fines engineer Rs 50k for illegal duplicate tender
Karnataka High Court imposes Rs 50,000 personal cost on a Haveri executive engineer for illegally re-tendering a concluded project. Read the full details of the court's order.
Vadodara garbage EVs charged at ward office, contractor ordered to stop
A contractor in Vadodara used a municipal ward office's electricity to charge door-to-door garbage collection EVs, sparking controversy. The facility was ordered removed after a citizen spotted it. Read the full details.
Massive beam falls from Chennai metro site, officials suspended
A shocking video shows a heavy metal beam falling from a CMRL work site on Chennai's OMR. Officials confirm suspensions and a fine. Details on the narrow escape and investigation inside.
Israel to Regulate Highway Project Contractors
Israel's government announces new regulations for highway contractors following a fatal accident. The move aims to enhance safety and oversight in infrastructure projects.
Ranchi contractor's house fired at, Rs 5 crore extortion demand
Unidentified criminals fired eight rounds at a drilling contractor's house in Ranchi, demanding Rs 5 crore. Police seized abandoned bike and pistols. Read the full details.
HC cancels HIMURJA transfer ordered on contractor's note
Himachal Pradesh High Court strikes down HIMURJA officer's transfer, calling it arbitrary and influenced by a solar project contractor. Justice Sandeep Sharma leads the bench. Read the full story.
Gas Pipeline Leak in Vasco During NHAI Excavation
A natural gas leak in Vasco's Alto-Dabolim caused alarm after a JCB hit a pipeline. Fire services quickly contained the situation. Read the full details.
Mumbai's 295-Acre Central Park Announced Before Poll Code
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announces a Rs 750-crore central park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, an underground sports complex, and key civic projects for Mumbai and Thane just before the model code of conduct.
Ahmedabad civic body rejects contractors over litigation history
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
Family Demands Compensation, Blocks Post-Mortem in Rourkela
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
Fire guts 12 meters in Nashik after smart meter protest
A fire destroyed 12 electrical meters in Nashik hours after residents opposed smart meter installation. Electrical inspector to investigate the cause. Read the latest updates.
Prison Warder Arrested for Smuggling in Bengaluru Central Jail
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.
Hong Kong Fire: Safety Breaches, Resident Revolt Before Blaze
A deadly Hong Kong fire followed contractor safety lapses and resident resistance to evacuation. Investigators reveal shocking breaches. Read the full report on the tragedy.
HK Fire: Contractor's Safety Record Falsified, 159 Dead
Residents of Wang Fuk Court were misled about the contractor's safety history before a deadly fire killed 159. Investigations into manslaughter and corruption are ongoing. Read the shocking details.
Nagpur Temple Gate Collapse: Contractor Held Responsible
Investigation blames contractor for Koradi temple gate collapse that injured 16. Report cites design flaws, poor supervision. ₹212-crore development works pending VNIT approval. Read full details.
Brothers Arrested for Hacking US Govt Contractor Databases
Two Virginia brothers, former contractors, arrested for allegedly deleting sensitive US government databases. They face decades in prison for cyberattacks and data theft. Read the full details.
Brothers Arrested for Hacking US Govt Contractor Databases
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy sensitive US government databases. Read the full details of the cyberattack and potential prison sentences.
Two JJMP Commanders Arrested in Latehar, Jharkhand
Jharkhand police arrest two area commanders of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) in Latehar. Sunil Oraon, a wanted Maoist with ₹2 lakh reward, among those captured. Read the full story.
New Bombay High Court Design Criticised as 'Undemocratic'
Former Justice Gautam Patel criticises the new Bombay High Court building design as 'fundamentally undemocratic' and hostile to litigants. Architects and lawyers join the chorus of concern.
Mohali Mayor's 7-Day Warning to Lazy Contractors
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu issues final warning to contractors: Start development works in 7 days or face blacklisting. Key projects stalled despite approvals.
PSPCL JE, Contractor Nabbed Taking Rs 15,000 Bribe
PSPCL Junior Engineer and contractor arrested red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 bribe in Jalandhar. Vigilance Bureau operation exposes corruption in power department.
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