#public-safety
Delhi's park, street, shop: Nowhere felt safe for these girls
Four cases of sexual assaults against minor girls in Delhi have raised significant safety concerns for the city. The incidents involved girls aged six to 17 years old in various public spaces and shops. Some suspects were quickly arrested, demonstrating polic…
Pune civic body gears up for Ganeshotsav with focus on waste management, road maintenance
Pune civic body ramps up Ganeshotsav prep with extra waste staff, road repairs, CCTV, lifeguards, and plans for water/power, traffic management and safety.
Public behaviour makes gate closure a safety risk, say gatemen
Gatemen warn unsafe public behaviour makes railway gate closures risky; abuses and trespassing persist. RPF Trichy arrested 4,696 offenders Jan–Jun 2026.
Thieves aren't using perfume to knock out victims, despite persistent rumors
Thieves operating in public places are using drug-filled perfume bottles to render their victims unconscious.
PM Modi urges citizens to stay hydrated, protect vulnerable groups amid rising heatwave
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong appeal to citizens to take precautions against the ongoing extreme heatwave. He stressed the importance of staying hydrated and being vigilant for heat-related symptoms. The Prime Minister also encouraged commu…
SC refuses to recall its order on stray dogs
The Supreme Court has upheld its earlier order preventing the release of vaccinated stray dogs back into public areas like hospitals and schools. Dismissing modification pleas, the bench emphasized citizens' right to safety and free movement, criticizing sta…
SC makes installation of location tracking devices, alarm buttons a must for public service vehicles
The Supreme Court has mandated the installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices and alarm buttons in all public service vehicles. This decision aims to enhance passenger safety, particularly for vulnerable groups. States and UTs must verify installation …
Mandatory to install location tracking devices, panic buttons in taxis, public vehicles: SC
A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan observed that it was alarming that less than one per cent of transport vehicles were equipped with vehicle location tracking systems.
Who profits when streetlights fail, go dark for months in city
Bhopal’s smart street lighting project falters as 10% of 60,000 lights and 24% of 20,000 smart lights fail, raising safety concerns and audit questions.
Breath Analyzer Analysis Report 2026: Market to More than Double to Reach $4.83 Billion by 2030 with Abbott Laboratories, Lifeloc Technologies, and Intoximeters Leading
The global breath analyzer market, valued at $1.91 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $4.83 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16.72%. Key drivers include stringent drunk driving laws, rising demand for non-invasive diagnostics, and growing public safe…