Two men, aged in their 30s and 60s, are in serious condition after a building collapsed at a construction site in Ultimo, inner Sydney. Emergency services responded to the incident, which saw a wall and roof fall onto parked cars, evacuating 35 people from a nearby building.
A Chinese secondary school graduate, Yuanyuan, works alongside her single mother at a Guangdong construction site to earn university tuition fees, after sitting for the gaokao exam in June.
A private airline cabin crew member alleged she was raped by a cab driver near Hyderabad airport on July 20. Police registered a rape case and arrested the 23-year-old accused on Tuesday, sending him to judicial remand.
Gritt, an AI robotics startup founded by Carnegie Mellon alumni, raised $26 million in Series A funding to deploy intelligent systems that automate solar panel installation. The company uses off-the-shelf hardware and AI models to address labor shortages and accelerate construction, with systems already deployed and contracted for 2.8 gigawatts of solar.
AI robotics startup Gritt secured $26 million in Series A funding, totaling $32 million, to automate solar panel installation. Using off-the-shelf hardware and AI models, Gritt aims to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in the solar energy build-out, with plans to expand to other construction tasks.
Emergency repairs are underway at a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called it an "extremely serious situation" as workers shore up the unstable 1970s-era building being converted into luxury flats.
A massive landslide struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district, killing three migrant workers and leaving five missing. The government blamed unscientific soil dumping, while the contracting firm cited external factors. The incident occurred near a previous disaster site.
A landslide at the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Wayanad, India, has resulted in three deaths and left 18 people trapped. The agriculture minister described it as a man-made disaster, and Konkan Railways reportedly ignored earlier warnings.
A devastating landslide near a tunnel construction site in Wayanad, India, has claimed at least three lives, with rescue operations ongoing for the missing. Political leaders expressed grief and pledged support, while the state government alleged ignored safety warnings, sparking a row over potential negligence.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least two people, injured six, and left seven missing. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, where construction for the Wayanad–Malappuram tunnel road project is underway. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A severe landslide occurred at a tunnel construction site in Kalladi, near Meppady, Wayanad district, Kerala, on Tuesday. Two people have died, and seven are reported missing. Local residents rescued three individuals before rescue teams, including NDRF, arrived to continue search efforts.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least one person, injured seven, and left seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, with concerns that more people may be trapped in houses and homestays near the affected area. Heavy rain contributed to the incident.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site killed one person and injured seven others on Tuesday. Heavy rain caused rubble to slide down, damaging vehicles and potentially trapping more people in nearby houses and homestays.
A landslide struck Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site on Tuesday, injuring five people and damaging vehicles. Rescue operations are underway, with fears that more individuals may be trapped under debris.
Hong Kong police arrested 125 people in a crackdown on a triad group that monopolized construction site lunchbox businesses through intimidation and extortion, while also operating illegal gambling dens.
Hong Kong labour unions are calling for increased risk assessments and safety measures following a surge in industrial accidents, with 62 reported in the first half of the year, including 24 fatalities. Recent incidents include a worker killed by a toppled excavator and another by a road roller.
Victoria's massive 'Big Build' infrastructure projects are reportedly rife with organised crime, intimidation, extortion, fraud, and bribery. The Victorian premier attributes cost escalations to inflation, not corruption, while critics demand a royal commission due to the limited powers of the state's anti-corruption body, Ibac, and the systemic nature of the alleged misconduct.
Mumbai is experiencing a severe water shortage, with restrictions on non-essential use, as monsoon rains arrived late and are insufficient to replenish dwindling reservoirs. Residents face long queues for water, impacting daily life.
The UK's record-breaking heatwave is causing significant economic disruption, with economists warning of productivity losses and damaged growth. The situation highlights inequalities in flexible working and the absence of maximum temperature regulations in many workplaces.
Female comedians in China are using standup to address sexism and societal pressures, gaining a cult following. Despite censorship, they provide a release valve for women frustrated with everyday inequalities, though the line of acceptable topics shifts.
Mumbai's BMC announced further water restrictions, including suspending supply to construction sites and pools and a 20% cut for industries, due to critically low lake water levels (10.35%). These measures, effective June 17, add to existing cuts, with delayed monsoons cited as the cause.
An unexploded 81mm mortar shell was discovered at a construction site in Mancheon-ri, Chuncheon, South Korea. The military's explosive ordnance disposal team safely collected the shell, noting that severe corrosion and a detached fuse made it non-explosive.
A crane overturned at the Jewar Airport flyover construction site near Paheda Khurd on Thursday, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The incident, attributed to adverse weather conditions, saw the crane crash onto a container, trapping four individuals. Rescue operations by the SDRF are ongoing, with three bodies recovered.
Hong Kong proposes new fire safety amendments, including a smoking ban at construction sites, following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno. The rules take effect July 17 after Legco approval.
