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West Bengal: 20 injured after massive fire breaks out in naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia

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A massive fire in a naphtha pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal injured 20 people, leaving six critical.
News Reports

Smart locks turning into death traps? From Delhi to Lucknow, biometric doors jammed during power outages: Why is ‘fail-secure’ technology costing innocent lives?

अर्पित त्रिपाठी -
Recent tragedies in Delhi and Lucknow highlight a deadly flaw in smart locks: power failures during emergencies can trigger "fail-secure" modes, trapping people inside. Experts urge the adoption of "fail-safe" mechanisms and manual overrides to prioritize human life over property protection.
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Lucknow coaching centre fire: Yogi govt suspends 4 officials, forms SIT, police arrests 4 accused within hours

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During the meeting, CM Yogi directed the formation of a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Aliganj coaching fire incident and submit its report within 7 days.
Government and Policy

Delhi govt plans to bring in laws to make fire safety measures mandatory in low-rise buildings: Details

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The Delhi Fire Service Department has made a proposal to make smoke detectors and fire extinguishers mandatory in all residential buildings.
Crime

Delhi: Police arrest building owner after fire kills 21 at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar

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Authorities have ordered inspections of hotels, nursing homes, coaching centres, restaurants and other vulnerable commercial establishments after the tragedy exposed alleged fire safety and building rule violations.
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Delhi: Hotel fire in Malviya Nagar kills 21 people, including 17 foreign nationals, FIR registered

Shraddha Pandey -
Reports say that the hotel had permission for six rooms; however, it operated 25.
Crime

‘Half-burnt piece of cloth soaked in petrol recovered, anti-social elements attempting to jeopardise passenger safety’: Probe by Indian Railways in Mithila Express fire incident...

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The ministry stated, "The Railway Protection Force and relevant agencies are conducting serious investigations into all these matters."
Government and Policy

Delhi govt to prepare firefighting master plan for next 25 years, drastically improve emergency response

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In response to recent deadly fires, the Delhi government is developing a 25-year Firefighting Master Plan.
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Rajasthan’s Pachpadra Refinery to start trial production in May, fire was caused by hydrocarbon leakage, says HPCL

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has provided a fresh update on the fire that broke out five days ago at its Pachpadra Refinery in...
Crime

Goa Nightclub fire case: Court grants bail to Luthra brothers accused in Arpora blaze that killed 25

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The FIR also mentioned that the accused had organised a fire show at the venue without adequate safety measures.
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