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Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Response Force; battalion of 1,100 personnel proposed

Delhi government is forming a State Disaster Response Force for quick calamity response. This initiative follows a recent building collapse which claimed several lives. The National Disaster Response Force will provide essential training and equipment. Delhi's fire department and Civil Defence volunteers will also receive specialised training. The government aims…

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PM Modi Independence Day 2026 announcements: AI training for 1 crore youth, free coaching, 7 new semiconductor plants & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at shaping India's future growth. He pledged that one crore youth will receive AI skill training in the coming year. Additionally, free online coaching will be available for students preparing for various exams. Plans include a revamped Civil Defence…

The Economic Times

Independence Day 2026: PM Modi calls for ‘vibrant civil defence’ network to tackle modern challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for a stronger civil defence volunteer network. India must prepare for challenges both domestically and internationally. A voluntary force will be established to address modern security concerns. This initiative aims to build a resilient nation ready for any eventuality. The Prime Minister emphasized preparedness for…

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Gaza mass funeral for 112 Palestinians, including dozens of children, recovered from 2023 strike

The remains of 112 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children from the same extended family, were recovered from the rubble of their homes in Gaza City nearly three years after an Israeli strike, according to Gaza's Civil Defence.

The Times of India

Who Is Al-Qa'qa' Bin Antar? Viral 'Spider-Man of Yemen' Fatal Volcanic Crater Fall Caught in Tragic Video

Al-Qa'qa' bin Antar, known as the 'Spider-Man of Yemen,' died after falling into a volcanic crater during a high-risk climb, underscoring the economic pressures behind his viral stunts.

International Business Times UK

Euro-Med Monitor Documents Children and Infants With Bound Hands in Gaza Mass Graves as UN Demands Investigation

Mass graves containing hundreds of bodies, including children, have been discovered at Gaza hospitals, prompting international calls for independent investigations into potential war crimes.

International Business Times UK

On Russia's doorstep, Norway goes 'total defence' mode

Norway is now preparing for war. The nation has entered "total defence" mode. This includes upgrading air raid shelters and increasing civil defence personnel. The government is also urging citizens to stock emergency supplies. These measures are in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and deteriorating security. Norway aims…

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3 Indians injured after fire breaks out in UAE's Fujairah due to drone attack

A drone strike originating from Iran has caused a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the UAE. Three Indian nationals sustained moderate injuries in the incident. Fujairah authorities confirmed the drone attack and the subsequent fire. Civil Defence teams are working to control the blaze. The UAE's Ministry…

The Economic Times

Sweden foiled pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant in 2025, minister says

Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said the aim of the operation was to disrupt the functioning of a facility that supplies heating.

Euronews

Watch: Drone debris hits Dubai’s Burj Al Arab after iranian strike

Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab faced a minor fire after debris from an intercepted drone struck its facade. Authorities confirmed the incident, with Civil Defence swiftly controlling the blaze. This follows reports of an Iranian drone strike and damage at Dubai International Airport, prompting residents to seek shelter due to…

The Times of India

Man swept away at river crossing as severe flooding forces evacuations in New Zealand

Police say a man was missing after he and his vehicle were washed away during a river crossing near the town of Warkworth

The Independent UK

Israel has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in Gaza City: Civil Defence

Israeli attacks kill 51 Palestinians across Gaza, as Netanyahu’s government ignores international pleas to halt war.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed and dozens injured in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.

Euronews

Israeli military admits 'professional failures' after 15 Palestinian medics killed in Gaza

An Israeli probe found that 15 aid workers were killed as a result of an ‘operational misunderstanding’

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Israeli military probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Al Jazeera

‘Forgive me, Mama’: A Gaza mother’s agony for a son Israel killed

Rifaat Radwan was among 15 paramedics Israel killed, he recorded his own death and begged his mother to forgive him.

The Independent UK

Israel’s military admits it made ‘mistake’ over killing of Gaza medics

The UN and Palestinian Red Crescent have demanded an independent inquiry into the killing of the paramedics and emergency workers

Al Jazeera

Israel deports two British MPs amid backlash over killings of Gaza medics

Top British diplomat slams Israel’s detention and deportation of Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed.

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Video footage appears to contradict Israel’s account of Gaza medic killings

The Israeli military has previously said soldiers fired on ‘terrorists’ in ‘suspicious vehicles’

Al Jazeera

Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33

At least 18 children among those killed in Gaza City at three schools-turned-shelters for families.

Al Jazeera

How did Israel kill the Red Crescent medics in Gaza?

Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.

International Business Times

Gaza Rescuers Says 26 Killed In Israeli Strikes

Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory killed at least 26 people, the day after Hamas militants said peace talks were to resume.

International Business Times

Rockets Fired From Gaza As Israeli Strikes Kill 16, Rescuers Say

The Israeli military reported three rockets targetinh its territory on Friday from the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian rescuers said Israeli air strikes killed at least 16 people, including children.

Al Jazeera

Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes

At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza.

International Business Times

Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 22 Palestinians

Gaza's civil defence agency reported Sunday that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory had killed at least 22 people, including an Al Jazeera TV cameraman and three rescuers.

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