An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district, killing all seven people on board. The incident has sparked grief and calls for investigation into the flight's approval during inclement weather.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the air ambulance crash in Jharkhand's Chatra district that killed all seven people on board. Two teams from the DGCA are probing the accident, while families mourn the loss of their loved ones.
A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fatal air ambulance crash in Jharkhand that claimed seven lives, with authorities examining weather conditions and potential technical issues.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh, declared brain-dead, showed signs of life after her ambulance hit a pothole. Doctors attribute her recovery to treatment for a suspected toxic bite, not a miracle.
The crash took place shortly after the aircraft operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd took off from Ranchi airport at 7.11 pm.
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According to the police details, the woman went to her friend's house in Sector 23, Faridabad, on Monday evening. While returning home, she took an auto-rickshaw to the NIT 2 Chowk and then walked to the Metro Chowk.
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The Jharkhand health department has launched an investigation into allegations that a hospital in Chakradharpur failed to provide an ambulance to a parent to transport his dead newborn, forcing him to carry the body in a box.
A woman was forced to walk 2 km with her newborn after an ambulance driver allegedly abandoned her on a road in Maharashtra's Palghar district, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the matter, officials said on Tuesday.
An inquiry has been initiated into the death of an anganwadi worker in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations that work pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) contributed to her death. The investigation was ordered after a video surfaced on social media showing the deceased woman's daughter alleging harassment and undue pressure from officials.
Delhi launches new ambulances, an organ donation portal, and other healthcare initiatives to improve emergency response and access to medical services.
A collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of ten people and injuries to over twenty others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.
A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 31 others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.
A man and a teenager died in Maharashtra's Beed district after a power transmission tower collapsed during an attempt to steal high-voltage cables. Police are investigating the incident and have made several arrests.
Fresh findings suggest pesticide compounds and elevated cadmium levels may be linked to the deaths of 17 people in a remote village in Rajouri district.
Three passengers, including an elderly couple, were allegedly drugged on the Saryu Express train in Uttar Pradesh. They were travelling from Prayagraj to Ayodhya when the incident occurred. The victims were hospitalised and are receiving treatment.
A 30-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by her husband for consuming alcohol. Police are investigating the incident.
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A man injured in a Delhi fire is in intensive care, unaware that nine of his family members have died in the blaze. He sustained severe burns while trying to escape and is currently under observation.
Amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, Iran claims to have inflicted heavy casualties on US forces in Dubai, a claim vehemently denied by the US Central Command, raising concerns about regional stability.
A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in 10 fatalities and 31 injuries. The bus was returning from a public function attended by the chief minister.
An engineering student died following a clash between two groups of students at a private institute in Dehradun. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the cause of the brawl.
The mortal remains of a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who was killed in a suspected missile attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have been returned to his family in Sitapur. Ravi Gopal, who worked as a driver, died on March 18. The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed condolences and facilitated the repatriation of his body.
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
A 43-year-old man from Assam died after falling from a moving train in the Balasore district of Odisha. The incident occurred near Sabira rail station as he was returning home from Tamil Nadu.
The family of Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia patient, bid him farewell at his cremation in Delhi. Rana's death follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing the withdrawal of life support.
The operation reportedly extended to American assets, with the IRGC claiming that "US military bases in the region, namely Ali al-Salem in Kuwait, as well as al-Minhad and al-Dhafra in the United Arab Emirates, were also targeted."
The family of Harish Rana, the first person in India permitted passive euthanasia, bid him farewell at his cremation in Delhi. Rana's organs were donated, and mourners gathered to pay their respects after a 13-year ordeal following a tragic accident.
A devastating fire in Delhi claimed the lives of nine members of a family, including three children, who tragically perished while attempting to save each other from the blaze.
A speeding car rammed into a wedding procession in Jaipur, India, injuring approximately a dozen people. The driver reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle.
Gangtok Traffic Police has introduced two high-tech drones to improve traffic management and public safety in the city. The drones will monitor traffic, identify bottlenecks, and assist in crowd management during public events.
Hussain Talat was taken to hospital after suffering a shoulder injury while fielding during the second ODI between Bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
A man accused of murdering his mother-in-law and brother-in-law and stabbing his wife during a panchayat meeting in Bareilly was killed in an encounter with the police.
A late-night bus accident in Delhi, allegedly caused by reckless driving, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries, raising concerns about road safety and driver negligence.
A fire in Indore, India, killed eight members of a family after an explosion at an electric vehicle (EV) charging point outside their house. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered an investigation and plans to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EV charging.
At least 22 Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena, which sank after being torpedoed, have been discharged from a Sri Lankan hospital. Another 10 remain under treatment, while arrangements are being made to repatriate the bodies of 84 sailors recovered after the incident.
Two private schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails, leading to security checks and heightened alert. Similar threats have recently targeted schools and government buildings in the region, all of which have been hoaxes.
A 32-year-old man died after allegedly being beaten by staff at a de-addiction centre in Surat, Gujarat, for refusing to take medication. Four staff members have been arrested and charged with murder.
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