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DIGIPIN Explained: What It Is, Benefits and How to Find Yours
DIGIPIN was introduced in India by the government in May this year for the simplification of location mapping, enhancing logistics and emergency response. The new digital platform, introduced in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is said to ensure last-mile delivery, especially in rural areas. From information about DIGIPIN to a st...
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Mysterious Object That Hit United Airlines Plane May Have Been Balloon, Says Company
The National Transportation Safety Board is probing the incident.
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Amit Shah To Chair 25th Central Zonal Council Meet In Varanasi Tomorrow
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair on Tuesday the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi where a host of issues concerning the nation and the states are expected to be discussed.
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Solar-Powered Water Lift System Helps Cheetah Cubs Survive Heat In Kuno
A solar-powered water lift system has emerged as a lifeline for the cheetah cubs born in Kuno National Park this summer, helping them survive extremely hot and harsh conditions.
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India's Food Consumption Pattern Emerges As Most Sustainable, As Per WWF Report
If all nations followed the consumption pattern of India, the world would need less than "one Earth" to meet food demands, the report suggests.
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NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
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"Could Have Issued Warnings": UN Says Libya Flood Deaths Were Avoidable
The United Nations said Thursday that most of the thousands of deaths in Libya's flood disaster could have been averted if early warning and emergency management systems had functioned properly.
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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KYC Registration Agencies to Report All Cyberattacks, Threats, and Breaches Within Six Hours, Says SEBI
SEBI has directed all KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) to report all cyberattacks, threats and breaches, within six hours of detection, according to a circular. All KRAs are also expected to report these incidents to the Indian Computer Emergency Response team (CERT-In) as per the agency’s guidelines. The National Critical Information Infrastruct...
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Tornado Rips Through Texas, Video Captures Car Flipped Over By High Wind
Reports of tornadoes emerged from Texan towns of Jacksboro, Luling, and Round Rock, as well as Kingston in Oklahoma.
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Tesla Recalls Nearly 12,000 US Vehicles Over FSD Bug That Causes False Collision Warning
Tesla is recalling nearly 12,000 US vehicles sold since 2017 because a communication error may cause a false forward-collision warning or unexpected activation of the emergency brakes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
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U.S. Asks Tesla Why It Did Not Recall Autopilot After Software Changes
U.S. auto safety regulators asked Tesla Inc why the electric-car maker has not issued a recall to address software updates made to its Autopilot driver-assistance system to improve the vehicles' ability to detect emergency vehicles.
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UN Releases Emergency Funds To Save Afghan Health System From Collapse
The United Nations aid chief said Wednesday he had released $45 million in emergency funds to help prevent Afghanistan's battered healthcare system from collapsing.
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Aurora Releases Tool To Gauge Safety Of Self-Driving Systems
The release of the safety tool comes days after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation of Tesla's Autopilot driving assistance feature following a series of crashes involving Tesla models and emergency vehicles.
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector.
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DIGIPIN Explained: What It Is, Benefits and How to Find Yours
DIGIPIN was introduced in India by the government in May this year for the simplification of location mapping, enhancing logistics and emergency response. The new digital platform, introduced in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is said to ensure last-mile delivery, especially in rural areas. From information about DIGIPIN to a st...
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Mysterious Object That Hit United Airlines Plane May Have Been Balloon, Says Company
The National Transportation Safety Board is probing the incident.
-
Amit Shah To Chair 25th Central Zonal Council Meet In Varanasi Tomorrow
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair on Tuesday the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi where a host of issues concerning the nation and the states are expected to be discussed.
-
Solar-Powered Water Lift System Helps Cheetah Cubs Survive Heat In Kuno
A solar-powered water lift system has emerged as a lifeline for the cheetah cubs born in Kuno National Park this summer, helping them survive extremely hot and harsh conditions.
-
India's Food Consumption Pattern Emerges As Most Sustainable, As Per WWF Report
If all nations followed the consumption pattern of India, the world would need less than "one Earth" to meet food demands, the report suggests.
-
NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
-
"Could Have Issued Warnings": UN Says Libya Flood Deaths Were Avoidable
The United Nations said Thursday that most of the thousands of deaths in Libya's flood disaster could have been averted if early warning and emergency management systems had functioned properly.
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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KYC Registration Agencies to Report All Cyberattacks, Threats, and Breaches Within Six Hours, Says SEBI
SEBI has directed all KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) to report all cyberattacks, threats and breaches, within six hours of detection, according to a circular. All KRAs are also expected to report these incidents to the Indian Computer Emergency Response team (CERT-In) as per the agency’s guidelines. The National Critical Information Infrastruct...
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Tornado Rips Through Texas, Video Captures Car Flipped Over By High Wind
Reports of tornadoes emerged from Texan towns of Jacksboro, Luling, and Round Rock, as well as Kingston in Oklahoma.
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Tesla Recalls Nearly 12,000 US Vehicles Over FSD Bug That Causes False Collision Warning
Tesla is recalling nearly 12,000 US vehicles sold since 2017 because a communication error may cause a false forward-collision warning or unexpected activation of the emergency brakes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
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U.S. Asks Tesla Why It Did Not Recall Autopilot After Software Changes
U.S. auto safety regulators asked Tesla Inc why the electric-car maker has not issued a recall to address software updates made to its Autopilot driver-assistance system to improve the vehicles' ability to detect emergency vehicles.
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UN Releases Emergency Funds To Save Afghan Health System From Collapse
The United Nations aid chief said Wednesday he had released $45 million in emergency funds to help prevent Afghanistan's battered healthcare system from collapsing.
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Aurora Releases Tool To Gauge Safety Of Self-Driving Systems
The release of the safety tool comes days after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation of Tesla's Autopilot driving assistance feature following a series of crashes involving Tesla models and emergency vehicles.
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector.
