Room Heater Safety: Habits That Create Winter Risks
Room heaters pose risks not from malfunction but from daily habits. Learn about placement errors, power shortcuts, and air quality issues to stay safe this winter.
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Sonia Gandhi in Hospital for Asthma, Condition Stable
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for bronchial asthma exacerbated by Delhi's cold and pollution. Her condition is now stable. Read for latest updates.
Button Battery in Toy Nearly Kills 18-Month-Old in Lucknow
SGPGIMS doctors saved an 18-month-old who swallowed a button battery, causing internal bleeding. Experts warn parents to be vigilant with toys. Read the full case study.
10 Dangerous Lightning Myths You Must Stop Believing
Lightning safety is full of myths. We debunk 10 common misconceptions, from 'striking twice' to 'rubber protection', with science-backed facts from experts to keep you safe.
Electrical Short Circuits: 2nd Leading Cause of Telangana Fires
Electrical short circuits caused 2,226 fires in Telangana this year, exposing risks from aging wiring and lax safety norms. Experts warn of Hyderabad's unique urban mix as a key vulnerability. Read more.
Doctor's Warning: Camphor Looks Like Sugar, Can Harm Kids
A paediatrician shares two alarming cases of children eating camphor, thinking it's sugar. Learn why this common household item is dangerous for a child's brain and how to prevent it.
LMC Distributes Safety Equipment to Sanitation Workers
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, distributed standard safety gloves to sanitation workers in Zone 1 to combat occupational hazards. Read about the city's commitment to worker safety.
Gurgaon man feared drowned in open drain, friend questioned
A 40-year-old man is missing after falling into an open drain in Gurgaon's Daulatabad village. Police question his friend as family raises doubts over the incident's sequence of events. Search operation continues.
Noida Bus Drivers Navigate Dense Fog for Daily Commute
Noida bus drivers brave hazardous fog with visibility as low as 50m to ferry 35,000 daily passengers. Learn about the risks and safety measures in place.
Khanna Fog Accident: 1 Dead, 2 Critical on NH
A young man died and two were critically injured after their motorcycle hit a stationary milk tanker in dense fog on a Punjab highway. The victims were returning from Fatehgarh Sahib. Read the full details.
Nagpur Students Risk Lives on Dangerous Road to School
Over 500 students in Nagpur face daily hazards on a treacherous road near schools due to NHAI flyover work. Parents demand urgent safety measures. Read more.
5 Fog Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders in India
Winter fog reduces visibility, posing severe risks for bikers. Follow these five crucial safety tips for riding in foggy conditions to protect yourself and your machine.
Golaghat health camp for drivers finds 25 with high BP
A health camp in Golaghat screened 85 transport workers, identifying 25 with hypertension and 8 with diabetes. 35 ABHA IDs were created for digital health records. Read more.
Delhi Healthcare Boost: AIIMS OPD, 277 PHCs by 2026
Delhi is set for a massive healthcare upgrade with a new OPD & critical care block at AIIMS, a super-speciality RML building, and 277 new primary health centres. Read about the 2026 expansion plan.
How Delhi's Air Pollution is Robbing Health and Childhood
The toxic air in Delhi-NCR is forcing children indoors, replacing playgrounds with screens and triggering severe health issues. Meet Jai, 15, and teacher Priyanka, whose lives are dictated by the smog. Read their stories.
Nagpur flyover work leaves roads damaged, commuters at risk
Prolonged construction of Nagpur's Y-shaped flyover has severely damaged roads on the Kadbi-Mominpura stretch, causing daily hazards and traffic snarls. Residents demand urgent action.
Family sues Delta, KLM over bed bug bites on flight
A Virginia family is suing Delta Air Lines and KLM for over $200,000 after suffering bed bug bites during a flight to Serbia. Their vacation was ruined by the infestation.
Delhi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
Get the biggest updates from Delhi today, covering civic alerts, traffic snarls, weather forecasts, and key political developments. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
Nagpur Reduces Height of Dangerous Road Bumps After Backlash
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is flattening excessively high 'table top' bumps at key junctions in west Nagpur after severe criticism from commuters and traffic police over accident risks. Read about the flawed project and safety concerns.
Delhi News: Major Civic, Traffic, and Political Updates
Get the latest updates from Delhi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest headlines from the capital on December 22, 2025.
Delhi Air Quality 'Very Poor', Dense Smog Persists
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category with dense smog. Flight operations are normal, but visibility is low. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
Fog, Safety Lapses Turn Amritsar BRTS Deadly Again
A 22-year-old man was killed after his scooter collided with a BRTS pillar in Amritsar amid dense fog and alleged safety failures. Read about the recurring dangers on this corridor.
Radium Tapes for Stray Cattle Urged After Cuttack Accidents
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
Delhi Fog & Cold Wave Disrupt 190+ Flights
Over 190 flights in Delhi face delays & cancellations as severe cold wave and toxic air pollution converge. Authorities issue alerts. Get the latest updates here.
Delhi Updates: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political News
Get the latest Delhi news for December 20, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments in the capital.
Doctor's No-Shoes Rule Fights Toxins, Bacteria at Home
Dr. Adrian, MD, explains why banning shoes indoors is crucial for health. Shoes track in E. coli, lead, and pesticides, posing major risks to crawling kids. Learn the science and easy steps to adopt this protective habit.
Delhi Fog: Flights Hit, AQI 'Severe' at 633, Alerts Issued
Delhi faces a severe smog crisis with AQI hitting 633. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog, disrupting flights. Authorities activate GRAP Stage-IV. Stay indoors and check flight updates.
Madurai sees surge in wheezing cases due to dust, poor air quality
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
Heater Health Risks: Why Sleeping with It On is Dangerous
Using a heater or blower while sleeping poses serious health risks, from respiratory issues to carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn the dangers and how to stay safe this winter.
Delhi Air Pollution: 40% Want to Move Out
A shocking survey of 17,000 Delhi residents finds 4 in 10 want to leave the city due to severe air pollution, which cuts life expectancy by 8.2 years and costs the economy billions. Read the full report.
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