Delhi schools will conduct 'good touch and bad touch' awareness sessions throughout July as part of a city-wide campaign to enhance child safety under the POCSO Act. Child protection committees will be established in all schools, and staff will receive training.
The Indian Army conducted a mock drill in J&K's Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and civilian safety during emergencies. The exercise simulated a terror attack, testing evacuation and coordination among security agencies, civil administration, and residents.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde deemed a BMC staffer's fall into an open drain during an inspection "fishy" and requested a detailed inquiry. The staffer, Baban Jadhav, denied intentionally falling, while the BMC administration assured an investigation into the incident at King Circle’s Gandhi Market.
The US Department of Homeland Security has eased travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team, allowing them to enter the country two days before their match in Seattle. This change comes amid complaints from the Iranian team about previous travel difficulties and the ongoing war.
A British baby girl died from a kidney condition linked to E. coli after a stay at an Egyptian hotel booked through Tui. The same resort previously saw two other children critically ill from the same condition, raising concerns about Tui's safety protocols.
Patient advocates are calling for a new investigation into the death of Rodiyat Alabede, an international student who died after donating plasma in Canada. They allege "systemic issues," lax safety protocols, and poorly trained staff at Grifols facilities, citing "significant medical discrepancies" between autopsy and Health Canada reports.
Pinki Mahawar, 30, died from post-C-section complications at NMCH, marking the fourth such death in a week, sparking outrage and investigations into safety protocols at Kota's government hospitals.
Pinki Mahawar, 30, died from post-C-section complications at NMCH, Kota, marking the fourth such death in a week, sparking outrage and investigations into safety protocols at government hospitals.
A passenger's power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight after landing in Chandigarh, filling the cabin with smoke and forcing an emergency evacuation. Six people were injured during the chaotic exit, raising concerns about onboard safety protocols for lithium battery devices and post-incident handling.
A cruise boat operated by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department capsized in Bargi Dam near Jabalpur, resulting in at least nine deaths. The vessel, carrying 43 passengers, overturned during a sudden, severe storm with high winds. Survivors allege life jackets were distributed only after the boat began sinking, raising questions about safety protocols.
A Labour Department official has told an inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po inferno that the temporary removal of fireproof windows from emergency passages in the blaze-hit estate complied with occupational safety protocols, triggering questions on whether the interests of workers and residents are at odds. The inquiry also heard on Tuesday that a department officer had misled Wang Fuk Court residents by claiming the fire resistance of renovation material was outside the purview of the law,...
More than one million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 13, 2026, after nearly 50 days of distance education due to regional geopolitical tensions. The nationwide reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities with strict safety measures including designated safe zones, suspended assemblies, closed canteens, and emergency drills. While campuses have reopened, institutions maintain hybrid learning options for families who prefer remote learning. Traffic safety measures include Dh1,000 fines for violations of school bus rules.
