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Heart Attack Survival: What To Do In The First 10 Minutes
The first 10 minutes are critical to ensure that a heart attack doesn't turn fatal. Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul explains why performing CPR after a person collapse is necessary.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches Unified Emergency Helpline 112
The residents of Delhi will soon be able to access multiple emergency services by dialling a unified helpline 112 instead of calling multiple numbers.
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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Woman Gives Birth In Driverless Taxi On Way To San Francisco Hospital: "A Rare Occurrence"
The woman gave birth in the back seat and safely arrived at the hospital before emergency services reached her, Waymo said.
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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Delhi Fire Service Took Over 4 Lakh Emergency Calls In 15 Years
In the last 15 years till 2024, the Delhi Fire Service received more than 4 lakh emergency calls, while 6,611 people in the national capital lost their lives in mishaps, including fire, building collapse and road crashes.
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Google AI Plus Subscription Plan Launched With Affordable Pricing, Access to Veo 3 Fast
Google recently introduced a new subscription tier for its artificial intelligence (AI) services, called Google AI Plus. The plan debuts in Indonesia, with expansion to other emerging markets expected. Positioned between the free and AI Pro tiers, it offers adjusted features and pricing, and provides the most affordable access to the Veo 3 Fast mod...
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Redditor's Life-Saving 112 Call Questioned By Uncle, Praised Online: 'You Did Right'
The Redditor spotted a loose wire dangling from a pole and instantly dialled 112 for help, but received backlash from an uncle.
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6 Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threat, Third Hoax In Four Days
At least six schools in the national capital received bomb threats on Thursday through e-mail, prompting police and other emergency agencies to launch a search operation, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.
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Madhya Pradesh's 108 Helpline Is Dying A Slow Death - Choked By Abuse, Ignored By The System
Every hour, at least 200 fake calls flood the Madhya Pradesh's 108 call centers. People calling not to save lives - but to ask for liquor deliveries, demand mobile recharges, inquire about ration kits, or simply hurl abuses at the female operators
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Delhi Airport Receives Hoax Bomb Threat
A bomb threat at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3 early Thursday morning prompted a swift emergency response, but was later confirmed to be a hoax, officials said.
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India Emerges As Bright Spot In UN Report Amid Global Economic Slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
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Biker Gets Bail After New Video Emerges In Air Force Officer Assault Case In Bengaluru
In a road rage incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer here, the arrested biker, a call centre employee named Vikas Kumar, was released on station bail from the Byappanahalli police station.
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What Is 'Swatting'? Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominees Targeted With Dangerous Hoaxes
People who carry out a swatting prank call aim to fool emergency services into sending a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to respond to the supposed emergency.
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US Woman Sentenced to Life For Killing Sons By "Placing Them In Oven"
The incident dates back to 2017 when Ms Willimas called emergency services to report she had found her two sons dead in the home.
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Heart Attack Survival: What To Do In The First 10 Minutes
The first 10 minutes are critical to ensure that a heart attack doesn't turn fatal. Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul explains why performing CPR after a person collapse is necessary.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches Unified Emergency Helpline 112
The residents of Delhi will soon be able to access multiple emergency services by dialling a unified helpline 112 instead of calling multiple numbers.
-
Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Woman Gives Birth In Driverless Taxi On Way To San Francisco Hospital: "A Rare Occurrence"
The woman gave birth in the back seat and safely arrived at the hospital before emergency services reached her, Waymo said.
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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Delhi Fire Service Took Over 4 Lakh Emergency Calls In 15 Years
In the last 15 years till 2024, the Delhi Fire Service received more than 4 lakh emergency calls, while 6,611 people in the national capital lost their lives in mishaps, including fire, building collapse and road crashes.
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Google AI Plus Subscription Plan Launched With Affordable Pricing, Access to Veo 3 Fast
Google recently introduced a new subscription tier for its artificial intelligence (AI) services, called Google AI Plus. The plan debuts in Indonesia, with expansion to other emerging markets expected. Positioned between the free and AI Pro tiers, it offers adjusted features and pricing, and provides the most affordable access to the Veo 3 Fast mod...
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Redditor's Life-Saving 112 Call Questioned By Uncle, Praised Online: 'You Did Right'
The Redditor spotted a loose wire dangling from a pole and instantly dialled 112 for help, but received backlash from an uncle.
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6 Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threat, Third Hoax In Four Days
At least six schools in the national capital received bomb threats on Thursday through e-mail, prompting police and other emergency agencies to launch a search operation, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.
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Madhya Pradesh's 108 Helpline Is Dying A Slow Death - Choked By Abuse, Ignored By The System
Every hour, at least 200 fake calls flood the Madhya Pradesh's 108 call centers. People calling not to save lives - but to ask for liquor deliveries, demand mobile recharges, inquire about ration kits, or simply hurl abuses at the female operators
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Delhi Airport Receives Hoax Bomb Threat
A bomb threat at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3 early Thursday morning prompted a swift emergency response, but was later confirmed to be a hoax, officials said.
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India Emerges As Bright Spot In UN Report Amid Global Economic Slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
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Biker Gets Bail After New Video Emerges In Air Force Officer Assault Case In Bengaluru
In a road rage incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer here, the arrested biker, a call centre employee named Vikas Kumar, was released on station bail from the Byappanahalli police station.
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What Is 'Swatting'? Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominees Targeted With Dangerous Hoaxes
People who carry out a swatting prank call aim to fool emergency services into sending a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to respond to the supposed emergency.
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US Woman Sentenced to Life For Killing Sons By "Placing Them In Oven"
The incident dates back to 2017 when Ms Willimas called emergency services to report she had found her two sons dead in the home.
