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Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving
7 hours, 58 minutes ago

Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced a stringent 29-day suspension for bus drivers caught using mobile phones while on duty. The decision to impose harsher penalties comes in the wake of widespread public criticism after several videos surfaced online showing drivers using mobile phones while driving. In a recent incident, a viral video captured a driver talking on his …

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Many injured after drone crashes into crowd at Florida Christmas show
7 hours, 58 minutes ago

Many injured after drone crashes into crowd at Florida Christmas show

Deccan Chronicle  

A festive Christmas event in Florida turned into a scene of chaos on Monday evening when a drone crashed into a crowd of spectators, leaving many injured. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, providing medical attention to the injured and transporting several to nearby hospitals. The Florida incident has reignited debates about the regulation of drones during public events …

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Genpact employee shares harrowing Ola cab experience, urges action
8 hours, 27 minutes ago

Genpact employee shares harrowing Ola cab experience, urges action

Deccan Chronicle  

A distressing incident involving Ola Cabs has highlighted serious safety concerns for passengers, particularly women. Shazia later filed a complaint with Ola but expressed disappointment over the company’s lack of response even 24 hours after the incident. “Passenger safety is not just a feature—it’s a fundamental responsibility,” Shazia emphasized, urging the ride-hailing giant to ensure such incidents do not recur. …

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Rajasthan Congress demands Nitin Gadkari's resignation over Jaipur highway fire
15 hours, 24 minutes ago

Rajasthan Congress demands Nitin Gadkari's resignation over Jaipur highway fire

India Today  

Days after a devastating accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway that claimed 13 lives, Rajasthan Congress on Sunday demanded the resignation of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, accusing his ministry and toll companies of corruption and negligence. Former minister and Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas blamed the Centre, National Highways Authority of India, and toll operators for the accident at Bhankrota in …

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Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road
15 hours, 24 minutes ago

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road

India Today  

In the past few months, several fatal road accidents have occurred across India that have, in a way, shaken everyone due to their gruesome nature and extent of damage. Every car sold in India complies with the official vehicle safety norms put in place by the government. Now, we also have our own car assessment program, called Bharat New Car …

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Fire in Oudenbosch forces evacuations, rekindles multiple times
15 hours, 24 minutes ago

Fire in Oudenbosch forces evacuations, rekindles multiple times

NL Times  

A major fire on Professor Mulderslaan in Oudenbosch engulfed multiple properties Sunday evening, leading to the evacuation of three homes. The fire initially broke out around 9:15 p.m. in an outdoor structure behind one of the houses, according to the regional safety authority VRMWB. Fire crews worked late into the night to ensure no further rekindling occurred, using thermal imaging …

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Jaipur Tanker Blast | 'Govt Steps Not Sufficient, Serious Probe Needed': Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance
22 hours, 2 minutes ago

Jaipur Tanker Blast | 'Govt Steps Not Sufficient, Serious Probe Needed': Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the December 20th massive fire incident caused by a collision between a gas tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway, which claimed the lives of at least 14 people. pic.twitter.com/cbg7hZuc91 ".the matter requires immediate serious enquiry and investigation and the appropriate amount of compensation ": #RajasthanHC — Live …

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Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat
1 day, 15 hours ago

Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom made a splashy announcement on a nationally televised morning show. Wiener’s proposal, which was first reported by the New York Times, would nullify and supersede all constitutional convention applications previously put forth by the Legislature. Mehta Stein described the possibility of such a convention as a “Pandora’s box for our Constitution” that would create “the opportunity for forces …

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Gaps in emergency response highlighted after teen's drowning in Amsterdam
1 day, 15 hours ago

Gaps in emergency response highlighted after teen's drowning in Amsterdam

NL Times  

A report by the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region, obtained by NH Nieuws, reveals serious shortcomings in emergency coordination following the drowning of a 14-year-old British boy in July at Buiten-IJ near IJburg. Raymi Saldaña Rojas fell from a motorboat on July 28 and was found an hour later by fire brigade divers, but rescue efforts were delayed by communication failures. Coordination …

Heracles-FC Groningen match halted due to safety concerns
1 day, 15 hours ago

Heracles-FC Groningen match halted due to safety concerns

NL Times  

The Eredivisie match between Heracles Almelo and FC Groningen was abandoned Saturday following disturbances in the stands and an injury to a Groningen supporter. The fan fell from the away section and sustained injuries, prompting the match officials to stop play during the final ten minutes of the game. Heracles’ director, Rob Toussaint, stated the match was officially halted due …

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Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations
1 day, 20 hours ago

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

The Hindu  

The health wing of the Kalamassery municipality issued notices to six eateries after inspections held on Saturday revealed violations of food safety norms amid the spike in Hepatitis A cases, especially in three wards that include Peringazha, HMT Estate and Kurupra. The health inspectors inspected 11 eateries to check violations of hygiene and food safety norms. Salma Aboobacker, deputy chairperson …

Rangers’ Matt Rempe is offered an in-person hearing, so the NHL could suspend him 6-plus games
1 day, 22 hours ago

Rangers’ Matt Rempe is offered an in-person hearing, so the NHL could suspend him 6-plus games

Associated Press  

Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers on Saturday was offered an in-person hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety to discuss his boarding and elbowing of Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen the previous night. The in-person hearing, which is scheduled to be held on Zoom Sunday as opposed to a phone call, allows senior vice president of player …

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BBMP warns of action against Virat Kohli’s pub for fire safety violations
1 day, 23 hours ago

BBMP warns of action against Virat Kohli’s pub for fire safety violations

The Hindu  

One8 Commune, a bar and restaurant co-owned by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, has been warned of action by the Bengaluru civic body for allegedly functioning without the required permits, including NOC, from the Fire Department. The civic body’s notice comes in the wake of a complaint by activists H.M. Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimha Murthy, who have alleged that the restaurant …

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BBMP Notice to Kohli's One8 Commune Bengaluru over fire safety NoC
2 days, 4 hours ago

BBMP Notice to Kohli's One8 Commune Bengaluru over fire safety NoC

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike had issued a notice over fire safety clearance to 'One8 Commune,' a pub owned by India cricketer Virat Kohli. The restro-bar located on Bengaluru's MG Road, close to Chinnaswamy Stadium was operating without a valid clearance certificate from the fire department, according to reports. As per media reports, the authorities now granted a week's time to …

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Kerala: Class 7 Student Suffers Snake Bite In School, Education Minister Orders Probe
2 days, 6 hours ago

Kerala: Class 7 Student Suffers Snake Bite In School, Education Minister Orders Probe

ABP News  

A Class 7 student was bitten by a snake inside her classroom at an aided school in Neyyattinkara during Christmas celebrations on Friday. Upon inspecting the classroom, school staff found a venomous snake, identified as a hump-nosed pit viper, which they subsequently killed. Neha was initially taken to a nearby primary health center and later shifted to the Government General …

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Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue
2 days, 10 hours ago

Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system. According to a letter Thursday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall includes certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The issue is that the tire pressure monitoring system warning light on the vehicles …

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'I will not take the oath of office': CA official abruptly resigns fearing for her safety
2 days, 12 hours ago

'I will not take the oath of office': CA official abruptly resigns fearing for her safety

Raw Story  

A California official abruptly resigned Friday fearing for her safety. "Due to personal safety and security reasons, I will not take the oath of office for a second term," she said. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions beginning on his first day in office, and his "border czar" has threatened so-called "sanctuary cities" that won't help his effort. …

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Fire breaks out at Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City building in Hyderabad’s Madhapur
2 days, 12 hours ago

Fire breaks out at Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City building in Hyderabad’s Madhapur

The Hindu  

A fire broke out early Saturday morning in the amenities block of the Sattva Elixir building inside Knowledge City, HITEC City. The incident that was reported at 6:12 a.m. and the Fire Services Department mobilised four firefighting vehicles, including a Bronto Skylift, from stations in Madhapur, Gachibowli Stadium, Vattinagulapally, and Kukatpally. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Sattva Group stated that …

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Three suspects held longer in Amsterdam riots case
2 days, 15 hours ago

Three suspects held longer in Amsterdam riots case

NL Times  

Three suspects linked to riots at Plein '40-'45 in November will remain in custody for 14 more days, the Public Prosecution Service announced Friday. The riots, which followed violence surrounding an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer match, caused widespread destruction. According to the OM, the riots began on the evening of November 11 and involved a large group committing acts of …

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Winners emerge as L.A. council members receive new assignments for 2025
2 days, 15 hours ago

Winners emerge as L.A. council members receive new assignments for 2025

LA Times  

Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, pictured at a rally last month in Lincoln Heights, came out a winner in this year’s batch of council committee assignments. She assailed the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, saying efforts to get information from that agency has been “the merry go round from hell.” In recent weeks, Rodriguez criticized Harris-Dawson over his push …

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Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there’s concern about possible job cuts under Trump
2 days, 15 hours ago

Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there’s concern about possible job cuts under Trump

Associated Press  

— Johnny Zuagar said he tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighed how much to spend on Christmas presents. “You’re just trying to take that worry off of your family.” Like thousands of federal workers, Zuagar had been navigating the holidays with the spirit of the season overtaken by an …

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Maruti Suzuki signs MoA with Bihar Govt Transport Dept
2 days, 21 hours ago

Maruti Suzuki signs MoA with Bihar Govt Transport Dept

Deccan Chronicle  

· 5 driving test tracks to be automated at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia and Saran · 2 driving test tracks automated by Maruti Suzuki at Aurangabad and Patna are already operational · Automated Driving Test Tracks for Two-wheeler and Light Motor Vehicle driving license testing · MSIL to increase the number of Automated Driving Test Tracks to 44 across the …

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Speed Meets Technology: High-Tech Ambulances For Punjab By The Mann Government
2 days, 21 hours ago

Speed Meets Technology: High-Tech Ambulances For Punjab By The Mann Government

ABP News  

A Lifesaving Combo When every second counts, the Mann Government is turning moments of crisis into chances for survival. The Mann Government isn’t just focused on responding to accidents; they’ve built a comprehensive, compassionate system that works together to protect Punjab’s people. With every ambulance, every quick response, and every life saved, the Mann Government is proving that road safety …

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US proposes voluntary guidelines for self-driving vehicles in waning days of Biden administration
2 days, 21 hours ago

US proposes voluntary guidelines for self-driving vehicles in waning days of Biden administration

Associated Press  

DETROIT — In the waning days of President Joe Biden’s administration, the government’s highway safety agency is proposing voluntary safety guidelines for self-driving vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whom Trump has named to co-lead a “Department of Government Efficiency” to cut costs and regulations, has floated the idea of him helping to develop safety standards for self-driving vehicles — even …

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