Aviation safety, security paramount, aggressive checks set: Scindia

Safety and security were "paramount" in the aviation sector and the civil aviation ministry had instituted a "very ambitious and…

MP most unsafe for senior citizens; Chhattisgarh, Himachal are 2nd & 3rd: NCRB

Madhya Pradesh is the most unsafe state for senior citizens, the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) Crimes in India- 2021 report…

Railways finalises agencies to execute work of video surveillance system at 756 major stations

RailTel, a Mini Ratna Central Government PSU under Ministry of Railways, entrusted with the implementation of Video Surveillance…

Haryana notifies stringent conditions in night shifts for womens security

Haryana has notified security based conditions from employers on the issue of womens safety during night shift duties. The…

Better safety measures sought on trains

Expressing concern over the recurring incidents of attacks on women passengers and frequent robbery attempts in trains, the…

Amid the recurring EV fire incidents, BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries

The rise in the electric vehicle's popularity in India has also raised concerns about its safety because of the recent fire…

Railways may stop using detonators to alert Loco Pilots

The Indian Railways might soon dispense with the decades-old practice of the crew using detonator signals to alert Loco Pilots of…

Mumbai Traffic Police makes helmet compulsory for pillion riders, strict action in case of violation

Mumbai traffic police issued a notification making helmets mandatory for pillion riders on May 25. The traffic police officials…

Almost 60 percent of Americans concerned about safety of loved ones in hospitals

According to a new consumer survey from Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), nearly three in five Americans (60%) report being…

BMW to recall over a million vehicles worldwide due to potential fire risk

German automobile manufacturer BMW is calling back over a million vehicles worldwide due to a problem with the engine ventilation…

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notifies new safety rules for children on 2 wheelers

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified new safety rules for carrying children below four years of age on two-…

India to get its own car safety rating system soon, says Nitin Gadkari

Back in 2016, the Indian government proposed a star rating program for new passenger cars based on safety features, like the…