safety concerns

New Delhi, April 9 The Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Realme Mobile Telecommunication (India) Pvt Ltd to pay compensation to a UPSC aspirant after one of their mobile phones allegedly exploded, causing burn injuries that forced him to miss his civil services...

Kolkata, April 7 Shooting for soaps, web series, and films in various studios in Kolkata came to a halt on Tuesday morning as artistes called for a work stoppage, demanding proper safety arrangements at their workplace.The West Bengal Motion Picture Artistes' Forum stated that the work...

Etah (UP), Apr 1 Women in Uttar Pradesh's Kasaiganj district took to the streets on Wednesday against the proposed opening of a country liquor shop in their locality, alleging that "it could lead to antisocial activities in the area," police said.The protest took place in the Gangeshwar Colony...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Police has taken cognizance of a video that went viral on social media, in which a group of women are purportedly verbally abusing other female passengers inside a women's coach of the metro, an official said on Tuesday.The video is being verified by the station...

New Delhi, March 24 The Cyprus Chess Federation chief has termed Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's withdrawal from the prestigious Candidates Tournament as a "bad move", saying it spreads unfounded concerns and reflects a lack of respect for both players and organizers.Criton Tornaritis...

New Delhi, March 23 – Indian chess great Koneru Humpy defended her decision to withdraw from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus later this month, saying it's impossible to play peacefully while surrounded by warships, while also asserting that she is "not scared" of penalties and is not playing...

Kathmandu, March 20 Over 82,000 Nepalis have registered from the Gulf region, of whom around 6,000 nationals have enlisted as being 'unsafe', a foreign ministry official said on Friday.Nepali nationals living in the Gulf have registered themselves through an online registration system...

Kathmandu, March 20 – The Nepalese government confirmed on Friday that a Nepalese national working on a vessel navigating the maritime corridor of the Strait of Hormuz has been detained by Iranian authorities amid the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.The news of the detention of...

New Delhi, March 17 An old, rusty bridge in the Roop Nagar area of north Delhi was never just a crossing; it was a crucial shortcut that saved time and effort for hundreds of locals who continued to use it despite its unsafe status and signs of decay.On Tuesday morning, a portion of the bridge...

New Delhi, March 17 Hundreds of students on their way to school had crossed the 60-foot bridge over a drain in north Delhi's Roop Nagar on Tuesday morning shortly before it collapsed, killing one woman, locals said.The tragedy could have been much worse, they said. The bridge, which served as...

March 16, New Delhi — Flights to and from Dubai International Airport are gradually resuming after a temporary suspension due to safety concerns. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates.The Dubai Media Office wrote on X:"Flights to and from DXB are...

Islamabad, March 13 – The US Embassy in Islamabad announced on Friday that it would extend the suspension of its visa services until March 20, while also stating that all consular services at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore would remain suspended.In a statement posted on X, the...

New Delhi, March 13 Women's cricket in India has grown exponentially, with participation doubling across 14 states since 2020, according to a study commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom.The survey, which covered over 10,000 women, has found that the proportion of women who say they...

New Delhi, March 12 There are nearly 9,000 Indian nationals, including students, business people, factory workers, pilgrims, seafarers, and fishermen, currently in Iran, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for...

Patna, March 1 JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said on Sunday that he has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the safety of the Bihari diaspora in West Asia.Expressing concern over the situation in the region following the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, he urged the Centre...