Cameraman Recalls Escape From Debris Wave as Twin Tower Fell
A video journalist describes fleeing a wall of debris when the World Trade Center's south tower collapsed and reuniting with his father amid the destruction.
Disaster Management
Kerala Power Cuts Enter Tenth Day, Disrupting Daily Life Across State
Kerala faces a tenth straight day of partial power cuts, with evening load shedding disrupting studies, household routines and public safety.
Fire at Two Schools in Eastern Congo's Bukavu Kills at Least 24 Students
A fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killed at least 24 students at two adjoining schools and left 29 people receiving medical treatment, the M23 rebel administration said.
MCD Razes 41 Structures, Seals 61 Properties Across Delhi in Enforcement Drive
MCD demolished 41 structures and sealed 61 properties across Delhi's 12 zones, issued 32 show-cause notices and passed three demolition orders, and surveyed 1,355 PG buildings.
IndiGo Lucknow-Dammam flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after bomb threat
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam landed at Ahmedabad airport after a crew member found 'bomb' written on a piece of paper. No suspicious object has been found so far.
Two workers killed as church roof collapses on Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border
Two construction workers died and five were injured when a church roof collapsed near the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border during slab work.
Thrissur crash puts spotlight on stationary trucks as highway hazard
The Thrissur accident that killed eight Tamil Nadu engineering students has highlighted the danger posed by stationary trucks on highways.
Building Collapses in India: Residential Cases Far Outnumber Commercial
Residential building collapses in India ranged from 922 to 1,176 annually between 2020 and 2024, while commercial collapses stayed between 51 and 77.
Chad bans grain exports, waives import duties after drought damages harvests
Chad has banned exports of several crops and exempted some grain imports from duties after drought and heat damaged harvests, with farmers and herders reporting heavy losses.
Tamil Nadu Allots ₹281 Crore for Nagapattinam Monsoon Preparedness
Tamil Nadu has earmarked ₹281 crore for precautionary and disaster prevention measures in Nagapattinam ahead of the northeast monsoon.
Supreme Court Leaves Satya Niketan Collapse Case with Delhi HC, Seeks Close Monitoring
The Supreme Court declined to transfer the Satya Niketan building collapse case to itself, asking the Delhi High Court to monitor compliance closely.
Delhi to Raise Its Own Disaster Response Force After Satya Niketan Collapse
Delhi will set up its own State Disaster Response Force after the Satya Niketan building collapse killed seven, with a battalion of up to 1,100 personnel proposed.
Fire at Qingdao Shipyard Kills 25 Aboard Foreign Cargo Vessel
Twenty-five workers died when a fire swept through a foreign cargo vessel under repair at a state-owned shipyard in Qingdao, eastern China.
MCD seals 56 jewellery shops in Chandni Chowk's Kucha Mahajani
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed at least 56 jewellery shops in Kucha Mahajani on 10 September, leaving gold and silver worth crores locked inside, traders say.
Supreme Court lets Delhi HC retain Satya Niketan collapse case as action begins
The Supreme Court declined to take over the Satya Niketan building collapse case, noting that civic action against illegal constructions and PG accommodations has begun.
Fire at Qingdao Shipyard Kills at Least 20 Aboard Cargo Vessel
At least 20 people died and five are missing after a fire broke out on a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at a state-owned shipyard in Qingdao, China.
Fire at Qingdao Shipyard Kills Several; Xi Orders Rescue and Accountability
A fire on a foreign cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai shipyard caused major casualties; Xi Jinping called for rescue and accountability.
Workers Injured as Beam Launcher Collapses at Bihar Bridge Site
Several workers were injured when a beam launcher collapsed during construction of a six-lane bridge in Bihar's Vaishali district. NHAI said the bridge structure was undamaged and an investigation is underway.
Seven workers hurt as under-construction bridge gives way in Bihar's Vaishali
Seven workers were injured when an under-construction bridge in Bihar's Vaishali district collapsed on Thursday; police suspect a technical fault.
Families of missing Korean workers urge Seoul to halt early Nepal search withdrawal
Families of nine missing South Korean workers in Nepal demand Seoul halt the relief team's early withdrawal, saying key areas were never searched on foot.