Safety

The new facility near Railway Wheel Factory on Doddaballapur Main Road, Yelahanka, will enable NOVA Control Tecnologix (NOVA) as a Rail Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with full-stack R&D, manufacturing, and integration capabilities.

From Vietnam to Europe: Solo Indian woman traveller rates countries by safety—India’s rank will surprise you

Indian vlogger Tanwi Dixit ranks countries by safety for solo women travellers—Vietnam tops, India ranks lowest. Her ratings may surprise you.

Govt forms expert panel to align air safety with global standards

The Delhi High Court has tasked the panel with addressing concerns over flight safety by May.

Google has these 6 safety tips for you to stay safe from online fraud 

Here are Google's six safety tips to save yourself from online fraud.

MC Exclusive: DGCA plans to roll out new pilot fatigue norms from July 1

All aviation industry participants including airlines, the aviation ministry, safety regulator and pilot bodies have agreed to implement the FDTL norms from July 1 in a phased manner, but some new aspects are still under discussion which will likely be rolled out from November 1, 2025.

Safety will continue to be the big ticket item for the Indian Railways' capital expenditure spending in 2025-26

Rail minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw recently told Moneycontrol that safety will continue to be the big-ticket item for railways capital expenditure spending in 2025-26

Railway Budget 2025: Capex remains unchanged at Rs 2.52 lakh crore for second year in row

The railways was allocated around Rs 2.65 lakh crore in 2024-25 through various financing sources, including funds raised through IRFC for capex deployment.

MC Exclusive | Indian Railways reviews proposals to phase out manual coupling by 2030

At least 13 incidents related to manual coupling took place in 2024 alone, claiming the lives of at least seven railway workers. Some 361 railway workers died on duty between 2019 and November 2023

Delhi High Court asks DGCA to consider implementation of new FDTL norms in a phased manner from 2025

Hearing a writ petition filed by the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), the Air India Pilots’ Union, the Indian Pilots’ Guild, and the Indian Commercial Pilots’ Guild Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju on December 6 asked the DGCA to hold a meeting with pilots association, airlines and Ministry of Civil Aviation on December 18, 2024 to come out with a timeline for the implementation of the new proposed flight duty time limitation, or FDTL, norms.

9 AAI-run airports to install new smart docking systems by Feb, 2025

​​The government is planning to ramp up facilities and improve efficiency at smaller airports in the country. Installation of the new VDGS systems at AAI-run airports is seen as a step towards that direction, according to officials.

'He Is Now Completely Isolated, No Weekly Calls To Sons': Imran Khan's Ex-Wife Jemima | N18G

Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, voiced concerns on X about his harsh treatment in prison. She revealed that Pakistani authorities have halted all family and lawyer visits to Imran, cut off his communication with his sons, and subjected him to solitary confinement in the dark. Lawyers are worried about his safety. Jemima also condemned the targeting of Imran's family and political party members, including the arrests of his sisters and nephew. Imran, jailed since August 2023 on numerous charges, was also denied a medical examination by his physician. Jemima called for their immediate release.

Introducing phone to your teen? Set clear boundaries, monitor regularly and more tips to ensure safety

Guide to introduce phone to teens: When giving your teen a phone, set clear boundaries, teach online safety, and monitor their use. Gradually increase responsibility, model healthy habits, and check in regularly to ensure their safety.

DGCA cracks down on Indian carriers seeking wet lease bargains in smaller markets

The proposed rules would double the maximum wet lease period to six months, with a potential six-month extension

Karnataka to deploy AI-based security system to ensure safety of women healthcare personnel

Karnataka Minister for Medical Education & Skill Development Dr Sharan Prakash Patil on September 13 said that medical institutions will establish security audit committees, and heads of institutions will be held accountable for any security lapses.

How to control mosquitoes during monsoon: Trim tall grass, use garlic spray, more to stay safe

This monsoon, follow these simple hygiene practices to eliminate mosquitoes from your home and avoid the risk of getting sick. Some tips include getting rid of any stagnant water around your home, pruning your plants, and using essential oils as repellent.

Indian Railways floated tenders worth Rs 2,700 cr in August to install Kavach train protection system across 12 states

Another batch of Kavach tenders will likely be floated by January 2025 after the current set of tenders are awarded. Preparatory work including surveys, detailed project reports, and drawing up of detailed estimates for an additional 6,000 km has already started.

One woman cop for every 5,000 women in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh in 2022: Govt data

While Andhra Pradesh has made significant gains in past four years in improving women representation in police force, West Bengal’s situation has worsened

West Bengal announces measures to ensure safety of women at workplaces

Apart from hospitals and medical colleges, hostels and other places engaging women during night shifts will now come under the ambit of a flagship programme 'Rattirer Sathi – Helpers of the Night', comprising volunteers, he said.

MC Interview | We will continue to invest in capacity building, ramp up export capacity from India, says Olivier Loison, MD, Alstom India

The French MNC is bullish about India, its third-largest market that has reported an ‘exceptional growth’. Loison tells Moneycontrol how a PLI scheme could boost the manufacturing ecosystem of railway ancillary products and also act as a force multiplier for the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

'We aren't those who make reels': Railway minister gets angry at oppn remark, addresses concerns over safety

The Railway Minister also accused the Congress party of using social media to spread misinformation and create fear among the public.

Railway industry looking for higher spending on technology, cargo capacity in Budget for 2024-25, eyeing PLI scheme for railway components

Industry participants are calling for infrastructure upgrade, as industry experts seek a higher focus on railway safety.

Aviation industry eyes govt adequate infrastructure upgrade, tax breaks in Budget for 2024-25

Infrastructure woes continue to haunt and the industry is looking at the government to create provision of adequate infrastructure and abolish the negative fiscal regime that make it hard for industry players to make profits.

Roads sector eyeing 10-year plan for the sector and price rationalisation on early BOT and TOT projects in Budget 2024-25

The sector has reported robust growth over the last 10 years with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government spending around Rs 10,37,616.39 crore between 2014 and 2024 to construct 54,858 km of national highways.

Aviation industry seeks tax breaks, ATF relief in Budget 2024

While India has emerged as the world’s third-largest aviation market, with 4.2 lakh Indians flying daily domestically in 2024, over the last 10 years, the sector's profitability remains in question

Roads sector hopes govt spending to continue in budget for 2024-25; eyes on new concession models

Along with long-term plans that may be in the pipeline for the sector, any move on price rationalisation on early BOT and TOT projects will be closely watched.