In 2024-25, the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) saved 678 lives, extinguished 2,835 fires and carried out 3,606 rescue operations -- figures that reflect both the scale of urban challenges and the department's preparedness.
In a post shared on X, Vijay wrote, "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Comrade Ayya IR. Nallakannu, a freedom fighter, senior leader of the Communist Party of India, and a lifelong warrior who dedicated much of his life to the cause of farmers and the rights of the people."
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 25: In the spirit of Childhood Cancer Day 2026's theme 'Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change', Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur hosted a special event celebrating the resilience of childhood cancer survivors, their families, and the united fight
Setting out priorities for counterterrorism, border protection and national security amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The meeting was attended by FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and senior members of the security establishment.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 25: Parenting today comes with new challenges. Children are today forced to choose between spending more time indoors and fighting pollution when they are outdoors during certain periods. They are also growing up in an environment that is very differen
The stealth fighters were spotted taking off from the Lakenheath airbase in the United Kingdom on February 24 morning before they flew to Israel, citing open-source flight tracking data and aircraft spotters
Justice Jyoti Singh, while hearing a commercial suit filed by Ramdev against unidentified entities and digital platforms, noted that the plaintiff is a globally recognised figure in yoga and Ayurveda whose identity attributes, including his appearance, voice, saffron attire and distinctiv
Operation Herof was earlier announced by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as a coordinated offensive targeting Pakistani security facilities across several locations in Balochistan, including Noshki, Turbat, and Gwadar. Pakistani authorities have not issued comprehensive official casualty fi
Directorate General of Civil Aviation held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with all Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs) to address a recent surge in aviation incidents and emphasised prioritizing safety over commercial interests while affirming that the pilot-in-command's decision to divert d
On the fourth anniversary of the invasion, European leaders visited Kyiv to show solidarity. While President Zelenskyy and President Macron claimed Russia's military and strategic failure, Moscow insisted on addressing conflict "root causes". Meanwhile, the World Bank raised Ukraine's rec
Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, "Those who are agitating for the people, those who are raising the voice of the common people, those who are raising the voice of the farmers. The government is not hearing them. The Prime Minister is not ready to hear them. The Prime Minister is not
He challenged the India-US trade deal, criticised the Rafale jet purchase from France, and highlighted contributions of diverse figures, including Lutyens, in building New Delhi.