Man killed in Pudukkottai school van accident, driver arrested
A 27-year-old man from Thanjavur died after a rashly driven school van hit his two-wheeler near Mudhalipatti in Pudukkottai district. The driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
A 27-year-old man from Thanjavur died after a rashly driven school van hit his two-wheeler near Mudhalipatti in Pudukkottai district. The driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
Sahaja Reddy Udumala, a 24-year-old cyber security professional from Hyderabad, died in a US apartment fire. Another from Kukatpally fights for life. Read the tragic details.
Karnataka DGP M A Saleem states the state has made significant progress in police reforms with new public-friendly initiatives and a victim-centric focus. Read the full update.
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, the Sambhavna Trust Clinic launched a comprehensive digital archive. This free repository offers vital information for researchers and survivors worldwide. Explore the history and ongoing impact.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
A journalist in Hong Kong during the deadly Tai Po fire reflects on the misplaced anxiety of distant friends and the city's neglected public housing crisis. Read why instant concern can be a distraction.
Central govt allocates ₹582 crore from NDRF & ₹397 crore from SDRF to Himachal Pradesh for disaster preparedness & recovery. Details on past allocations & NDRF deployments inside.
Jalandhar police file case against man for sexually assaulting a minor girl and publicly disclosing her identity on social media. The accused is currently absconding.
Delhi CM launches NDMA's Disaster Ready Schools Campaign across 2,082 schools. Earthquake drills, hazard mapping & digital threat training to safeguard 16.5 lakh students in seismic zone IV. Read more.
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has climbed to 75. Rescue efforts continue as dozens remain missing. Read the latest updates.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with 442 confirmed deaths and 402 still missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with death toll reaching 442. Rescue operations continue as 402 remain missing. Read about the ongoing disaster response.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides rises to 442, with 402 missing. Rescue teams struggle to reach isolated cities as climate change intensifies the monsoon. Read more.
A Chennai traffic police writer is under investigation after an audio clip of him verbally abusing a bike taxi driver, who survived a fatal accident, went viral. The abuse ensued after the victim did not hire a lawyer recommended by the cop.
United Arab Emirates extends heartfelt condolences to Indonesia following devastating floods and landslides that claimed multiple lives. Global support grows for disaster relief efforts.
An 85-year-old wedding guest was targeted by snatchers outside a Ludhiana hotel. The incident, captured on CCTV, involved two accused who escaped on a waiting bike. Police investigation ongoing.
Odisha minister Suresh Pujari announces a new Rs 300 crore integrated disaster management building in Bhubaneswar. The facility aims to enhance coordinated emergency response for cyclones, floods, and fires. Discover how this hub will save lives.
Tragic Indonesia floods claim 303 lives with 27 still missing. Rescue operations continue as nation faces devastating natural disaster. Learn how to help victims.
A 16-year-old gang-rape victim in Hamirpur died after being forced to drink acid. Three suspects arrested as police continue investigation. Read the heartbreaking details.
Alwar POCSO court sentences man to 10 years imprisonment for kidnapping and raping 17-year-old girl. Court recommends ₹50,000 compensation for survivor under victim scheme.
Telangana announces comprehensive animal-inclusive disaster response plan to protect 35 million farm animals. Expert-led evacuation strategies and livestock mapping underway.
Deadly flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province claim 94 lives. Rescue teams search for missing amid widespread destruction. Learn how to help victims.
Telangana lacks a comprehensive animal disaster response plan. Minister Vakiti Srihari announced experts will create an animal evacuation strategy for cabinet approval to protect 35 million livestock.
A 50-year-old migrant laborer from West Bengal was tragically killed by a wild elephant in Kerala's Nilambur forest region. The incident highlights growing human-animal conflicts in the area.
Dozens of Jeffrey Epstein victims' names were exposed in documents released by Congress, sparking a legal battle over privacy. Lawyers are urging courts to protect the women's identities.
Two years after Punjab & Haryana HC ordered financial aid for dog bite victims, Panchkula administration has paid zero compensation despite 31 applications. Learn the shocking details.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects plea to quash FIR in fatal rash driving case, stating victims cannot be forgotten entities and justice cannot be commodified. Read the landmark judgment.