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US: Delta plane catches fire at Orlando Airport, passengers evacuated on emergency slides
Florida, April 22: A Delta Air Lines flight caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport on Monday (local time), following which the passengers had to evacuate via the emergency slides, CNN reported.
Fire breaks out at dumping yard in Delhi's Mandi village
New Delhi, April 21: A fire broke out at a dumping yard near Mandi village in Delhi on Sunday evening. The fire, however, was brought under control by fire officials.
Pawan Kalyan returns from Singapore with son injured in fire accident
Hyderabad, April 13: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has returned to India from Singapore along with his son Mark Shankar, who was injured in a fire accident last week.
Massive fire erupts in Surat high-rise, over 50 rescued
Surat, April 11: At least 50 people were rescued after a massive fire broke out early Friday morning at the Happy Excellencia residential tower located in the upscale Vesu area in Gujarat's Surat.
Thane: Fire breaks out near railway tracks at Mumbai station
Thane, April 9: A minor fire broke near railway tracks at Mumbra railway station in Maharashtra's Thane district on Wednesday evening and was quickly brought under control, officials said.
Pawan Kalyan's son Mark Shankar recovering at Singapore hospital
Amaravati, April 9: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s son Mark Shankar, who was injured in a fire accident in Singapore on Tuesday, is recovering at a hospital.
My son may have long-term impact of smoke inhalation: Pawan Kalyan
Hyderabad, April 8: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's son, who was injured in a fire accident at a summer camp in Singapore, is undergoing a bronchoscopy and may have a long-term impact of smoke inhalation.
Pawan Kalyan's son among 19 hospitalised in Singapore shophouse fire
Singapore City, April 8: At least four adults and 15 children were hospitalised after a fire broke out at a "shophouse" in Singapore's River Valley Road on Tuesday morning as per the country's state-owned CNA, which cited the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
Pune: Fire in wooden house brought under control, no casualties reported
Pune, April 7: A fire that broke out in a Wada (traditional wooden house) in Maharashtra's Pune has been brought under control, said a fire officer on Sunday.
Fire breaks out at traditional wooden house in Pune's Nana Peth
Pune, April 6: A fire broke out in a traditional wooden house, commonly known as a wada, in the Nana Peth locality of Pune city on Sunday, officials said.
Delhi L-G launches smart police kiosk for passengers at IGI Airport
New Delhi, April 5: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday inaugurated a smart police booth of Delhi Police at IGI Airport, offering a digital platform to passengers for filing complaints related to lost baggage, vehicle theft or for filing an e-FIR over any other issue.
SEBI plans new penalty system to ease burden on brokerage firms: Report
Mumbai, March 27: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working on a new penalty system that would prevent brokerage firms from being fined multiple times for the same violation.
Residents near South Korea's Hahoe Folk Village advised to evacuate as wildfires approach
Andong, March 26: Tensions are rising around Hahoe Folk Village in the southeastern South Korea's Andong on Wednesday, as wildfires that started in nearby Uiseong County last week are approaching the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Wildfires spread, fanned by strong winds, in South Korea's southeastern region as death toll climbs to 24
Seoul, March 26: Firefighters were scrambling on Wednesday to contain a wave of wildfires that tore through South Korea's southeastern region and killed at least 24, but strong winds and dry weather have continued to hamper efforts to limit the spread of the flames.
Pune: Fire breaks out in Keshav Nagar shops, brought under control
Pune, March 26: A fire was brought under control after it broke out in three shops in Pune's Keshav Nagar, officials said.
J-K: Kulgam Police conduct searches in connection with investigation of proscribed organisations
Kulgam, March 25: In an ongoing effort to dismantle terror networks and curb unlawful activities, Kulgam Police in Jammu and Kashmir carried out searches at multiple locations across the district in connection with investigations into proscribed organisations, according to a press statement.
XG bags 'Best Visual Effects' and 'Performance of the Year' at MTV VMAJ Award
Mumbai, March 22: Hiphop/R&B-inspired girl group XG bagged two awards at the MTV VMAJ. They were titled the 'Best Visual Effects' and 'Performance of the Year' during the awards.
J-K: Kulgam Police registers first-ever e-FIR via WhatsApp
Kulgam, March 16: Kulgam Police in Jammu and Kashmir has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp on Sunday, a senior officer said.
Gujarat: Massive fire destroys over 15 scrap warehouses in Valsad district
Valsad, March 8: A major fire broke out in the Vapi area of the Valsad district of Gujarat in the early hours of Saturday.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out at textile store in Surat
Surat, February 26: A fire broke out at the Shiv Shakti Textile stores in Surat on Wednesday morning.
J-K: Police registers first-ever e-FIR via e-mail
Awantipora, February 26: In a sophisticated move toward digital policing, Police Station Khrew has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following an email complaint, according to the statement.
Punjab Police is all set to introduce e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft: DGP Punjab
Chandigarh, February 19: Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.
Two dead, four hospitalised in Sydney house fire
Sydney, Feb 19: Two people have died and four more have been hospitalised after a house fire in western Sydney in Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW).
MP: Fire breaks out at two companies at Indore's Progressive Park , no casualty reported
Indore, February 12: A massive fire broke out at two private companies situated in industrial area Progressive Park in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Wednesday morning, an official said.
Suriya nailed the first glimpse shot of Retro in just one take!
Chennai, Feb 10: The makers of director Karthik Subbaraj's much-awaited action entertainer 'Retro', featuring Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead, have now disclosed that Suriya, unmindful of a heavy downpour, nailed the first glimpse shot of the film in a single take.
CM Stalin to inaugurate memorial for social justice activists in TN's Villupuram
Chennai, Jan 28: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, will inaugurate a memorial honouring 21 social justice activists who lost their lives in the police firing during the Vanniyar reservation struggle in September 1987.
Big brokerage firms tipped to have pocketed decent earnings in 2024
Seoul, Jan 27: South Korea's major brokerage houses are expected to have racked up decent earnings last year on the back of increased trading of overseas stocks, industry sources said on Monday.
Uttar Pradesh: Two vehicles catch fire in Prayagraj, no casualties reported
Prayagraj, January 25: A fire broke out in two vehicles in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, an official said, adding that at least seven fire tenders were at the spot to douse the blaze. The official further said that there had been no casualties and everyone was safe.
Fire breaks out in two parked vehicles at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, Jan 25: A fire broke out early on Saturday morning in two vehicles parked along the main road leading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
Controversy erupts over private firefighters' hiring amidst raging Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 14: As multiple wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, a growing controversy has emerged surrounding the hiring of private firefighters by affluent residents.
Fire breaks out at private firm in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad
Pune, January 12: A massive fire broke out in a private firm in the Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune on Sunday night, officials said.
Las Vegas: Electric vehicle explodes outside Trump International Hotel
Las Vegas, January 2: An electric vehicle caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday (local time), according to officials and videos on social media.