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Indian carriers’ decision follows a warning by the American aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration to a possibility that commercial aircraft can be mistakenly targeted in Iranian airspace.

DGCA asks Indian airlines to avoid Iranian airspace

Jun 22, 2019 17:03

Indian carriers’ decision follows a warning by the American aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration to a possibility that commercial aircraft can be mistakenly targeted in Iranian airspace. read more

The plea was filed on Friday in the wake of protests by doctors in West Bengal against assault on their colleagues by the family of a patient, who died on Monday night.

SC to hear plea for safety, security of doctors at govt hospitals tomorrow

Jun 17, 2019 11:15

The plea was filed on Friday in the wake of protests by doctors in West Bengal against assault on their colleagues by the family of a patient, who died on Monday night. read more

A general alert has been sounded across 10 districts and the Meteorological department has told the government that cyclone Vayu will not weaken after landfall.

‘Praying for safety’: PM Modi tweets as Gujarat braces for cyclone Vayu

Jun 12, 2019 18:35

A general alert has been sounded across 10 districts and the Meteorological department has told the government that cyclone Vayu will not weaken after landfall. read more

It is an issue of concern that women’s work participation in the country is going down. Three out of four women are not in the workforce today and the gender pay gap is 34%.

We need to discuss women’s safety in public transport

Jun 06, 2019 01:21

It is an issue of concern that women’s work participation in the country is going down. Three out of four women are not in the workforce today and the gender pay gap is 34%. read more

The family of Mohit Garg in Samana town, including his father Surinder Garg and uncle Rishi Garg, left for Assam soon after receiving the information.

Samana pilot aboard missing AN-32, kin pray for his safety

Jun 05, 2019 03:36

The family of Mohit Garg in Samana town, including his father Surinder Garg and uncle Rishi Garg, left for Assam soon after receiving the information. read more

Cong’s city chief writes to electoral officer, says workers have raised concerns about unidentified people near strongrooms; EC rules out tampering

Mumbai Congress raises doubts over safety of EVMs, complains about suspicious presence near strongrooms

May 21, 2019 22:28

Cong’s city chief writes to electoral officer, says workers have raised concerns about unidentified people near strongrooms; EC rules out tampering read more

Women as old as 96 years to the Millennials made it a point to vote for the candidate they felt would best represent their interests.

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Safety and jobs in mind, women come out in droves to exercise franchise

May 13, 2019 04:07

Women as old as 96 years to the Millennials made it a point to vote for the candidate they felt would best represent their interests. read more

The authority will define and set the frequency of bridge inspections, list responsibilities of various bridge maintenance engineers and recommend remedial measures, among others.

On path of safety: BMC wants to survey bridges every few months

Mar 20, 2019 04:27

The authority will define and set the frequency of bridge inspections, list responsibilities of various bridge maintenance engineers and recommend remedial measures, among others. read more

The Panic Button, which was conceived in 2015, will be launched across 14 states at a cost of Rs 321.69 crore made available from the Nirbhaya Fund, said an official statement. This emergency response system was soft-launched in Himachal Pradesh and...

Government to launch panic button on mobile phones to ensure women’s safety

Feb 19, 2019 13:18

The Panic Button, which was conceived in 2015, will be launched across 14 states at a cost of Rs 321.69 crore made available from the Nirbhaya Fund, said an official statement. This emergency response system was soft-launched in Himachal Pradesh and... read more

The Union government issued an advisory to all states on Saturday to ensure the safety of people from Jammu and Kashmir after instances were reported of students from the region being targeted following the attack in Pulwama.

Centre asks states to ensure safety of Kashmiri students

Feb 16, 2019 22:45

The Union government issued an advisory to all states on Saturday to ensure the safety of people from Jammu and Kashmir after instances were reported of students from the region being targeted following the attack in Pulwama. read more

There is no hike in passenger fare and freight charges in the budget that comes ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls.

Budget: No hike in train passenger fare, focus on safety and security

Feb 02, 2019 13:42

There is no hike in passenger fare and freight charges in the budget that comes ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls. read more

In order to combat and prevent street crime against women, a special bike patrolling initiative has been undertaken by the Delhi Police in various parts of the city

Delhi Police kicks off bike patrolling initiative for women’s safety

Sep 24, 2018 03:51

In order to combat and prevent street crime against women, a special bike patrolling initiative has been undertaken by the Delhi Police in various parts of the city read more

A set of non-negotiable child safety rules for schools is the need of the hour.

Dehradun rape: Safety of students in private schools questionable

Sep 20, 2018 00:08

A set of non-negotiable child safety rules for schools is the need of the hour. read more

BPCL refinery blast in Mumbai: Thousands of project-affected people fear for their safety

Aug 09, 2018 00:35