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Supreme Court: Plea seeks national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public occupancy premises

A Supreme Court plea urges the Centre and states to establish a national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public places like schools, hospitals, and hotels. The petition, filed after recent deadly fires in Delhi and Lucknow, calls for immediate safety audits and stricter enforcement to prevent future tragedies.…

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Lucknow to Jantar Mantar: India’s youth are screaming, but who is listening?

Fifteen young people were suffocated to death. They were professionals. They were employed by a gaming studio. They worked in a room with no ventilation. In a building with only one exit, without even the minimum fire safety protocol.

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After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildings

Following recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-storey buildings, including residential complexes, commercial spaces, and educational institutions. This statewide inspection drive will scrutinize fire safety equipment, emergency exits, structural integrity, and adherence to occupancy limits. Strict action will…

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5 Short Books Under 200 Pages That Will Permanently Change How You Think and Read

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl (165 pages)Frankl wrote this book in nine days. He had survived Auschwitz, Dachau, and two other Nazi concentration camps. What he produced is not a memoir of suffering - it is a clinical argument about why some people survive catastrophic conditions while others,…

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Smoke inhalation, not flames, killed all 15 in Lucknow fire: Post-mortem reveals

Suffocation from toxic smoke, not flames, caused the deaths of 15 individuals in Lucknow's Aliganj fire. Post-mortem examinations revealed no significant burn injuries, but evidence of smoke inhalation, including soot in nasal passages and facial swelling. Doctors emphasized that fires in enclosed spaces rapidly deplete oxygen and release deadly gases,…

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A front-page exposé on MP CM’s family land deals. But primetime couldn’t care less

Remember the primetime coverage of 2G, Commonwealth Games, Robert Vadra’s land deals in the UPA years? None of it would have been possible without the unspoken compact between print and television. Where one format would follow the stories broken by the other.

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What the Lucknow fire says about the everyday gamble of being alive in India

What lies in an afternoon? A few desperate phone calls, corridors swallowed by thick black smoke, shattered windowpanes, and lives trapped inside rooms that had seemed utterly ordinary only minutes earlier. Imagining death by burning is not easy. Many find a grim comfort in believing that smoke suffocated the victims…

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Trapped: From Lucknow to Delhi and Jaipur, the deadly pattern behind India's summer blazes

A wave of deadly fires across India in recent months has exposed critical safety lapses and lax enforcement of regulations. From coaching centres and hotels to factories and even residential buildings, tragedies have claimed nearly 50 lives. These incidents highlight how rapid urban growth is outpacing essential safety compliance, leaving…

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Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 lives

A devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing multiple businesses, reportedly lacked essential fire safety measures, emergency exits, and smoke prevention systems. Police have arrested four individuals, including the building owner and operators of establishments within the…

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Citywide safety inspections at coaching centres; hundreds of buildings sealed: Delhi Mayor

Following a tragic fire in Lucknow, Delhi authorities have launched a city-wide inspection of coaching centres and educational institutes. Municipal Corporation, Fire Services, and police are scrutinizing buildings for fire and building safety compliance, particularly in student hubs like Mukherjee Nagar. Hundreds of properties have already faced action, including sealing…

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Major fire at India coaching centre kills at least 15 as fleeing students jump from building

Authorities say death toll could rise as rescuers search building

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Lucknow fire: LDA issues demolition notice for Aliganj building after 15 die in blaze

Following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority has issued a demolition notice for the Aliganj building. Authorities are also investigating their own officials for alleged negligence and complicity in the illegal operation of the residential structure as a commercial space. This comes after a previous…

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath forms SIT to probe Lucknow fire; team begins investigation

A devastating fire in Aliganj, Lucknow, claimed 15 lives and injured nine, prompting the UP Chief Minister to form a special investigation team. The blaze ripped through a commercial building, trapping students. Preliminary reports suggest an AC duct fire and lack of proper exits contributed to the tragedy.

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Lucknow fire tragedy: Four arrested; accused owners of building

Four joint owners of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj have been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives. The building, allegedly used illegally for commercial purposes despite being approved for residential use, housed an animation center, pet shop, and clinic. Police have filed an FIR under relevant…

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Fire at Indian animation training centre kills 15

A fire at ‌an animation training centre in Lucknow has killed at least 15 people, Indian authorities say.

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Fire tears through building in northern India, killing 14, mostly students

A fire has torn through a commercial building in Lucknow, India, killing at least 14 people, mostly students

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Lucknow coaching fire: Horrifying visuals show people jumping from first floor of coaching centre, bystanders rescue victim

Lucknow fire: A devastating fire at a Lucknow coaching centre in Aliganj has claimed at least 15 lives, with many students forced to jump from the first floor to escape the inferno. Harrowing visuals captured desperate attempts to flee the engulfed building. Authorities have launched a high-level inquiry into the…

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At least 12 students killed as fire engulfs commercial building housing coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj

A devastating fire claimed at least 14 lives in a Lucknow building housing a coaching center and pet clinic. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak confirmed seeing the bodies. The blaze erupted Monday afternoon, prompting a massive rescue effort involving multiple agencies. Students were trapped, with dramatic escapes witnessed. Search operations…

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8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?

8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting an early submission by January 2027 and potential salary hikes from April. Despite a November 2025 formation and an 18-month deadline ending May 2027, the commission's swift pace, aided by online processes,…

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Husband trades through wife’s demat account, incurs Rs 1.95 crore loss; tax dept sends notice over clubbing of income, ITAT Lucknow grants him relief

A husband's attempt to offset substantial stock market losses against his income was initially rejected by tax authorities. Despite trading using his wife's demat account and gifting her Rs 1.15 crore, the tax department argued the Rs 1.95 crore loss, including Rs 80 lakh from her own funds, was hers…

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Status of over 40-kg silver donated to Ram temple not known: Jewellers association north India head

A Lucknow-based jeweller has stated he is unaware of the whereabouts of a three-kilogram silver lamp he anonymously donated to the Ram temple. He also confirmed the India Bullion and Jewellers Association donated 39.26 kg of silver items. The jeweller expressed faith in the temple trust amidst allegations of fund…

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Rapid rail between Lucknow and Kanpur, outer ring road planned for State Capital Region: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced significant development plans for Unnao. A rapid rail corridor connecting Lucknow and Kanpur via Unnao is planned. An outer ring road will link Lucknow, Unnao, and other nearby districts. These projects aim to foster widespread development and create employment opportunities. The Chief Minister…

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Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai dominate India’s AI talent map: Report

Nearly one in five AI learners comes from Tier II cities such as Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Indore, Nagpur, Chengalpattu and Coimbatore, according to Scaler's India AI Workforce Report 2026, a study of career outcomes among India's AI-skilled workforce.

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Uttar Pradesh weather update: Monsoon delay to keep Lucknow, Noida and Amethi sweltering; IMD says no relief for 4-5 days

Weather in UP, Amethi: Uttar Pradesh faces a prolonged wait for monsoon relief as the IMD indicates unfavorable conditions for advancement. Temperatures are soaring above 40°C in many districts, with heatwave-like conditions expected to persist in Amethi and Noida. Isolated thunderstorms may offer brief respite, but widespread monsoon showers are…

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Who is Prince Yadav? Once banned by BCCI, pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli makes debut in India vs Afghanistan Lucknow ODI

Fast bowler Prince Yadav has earned his maiden international cap for India. This debut comes after a significant setback in 2019 when he received a two-year ban from the BCCI for age-fudging. Yadav's journey saw him focus on fitness during his suspension. He later impressed in domestic cricket and the…

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