AC FIRE

AC stocks surge post heatwave, showing robust growth amidst cyclicality risks. Price hikes fuel expectations of strong growth momentum and secondary sales. Market growth relies on cooler penetration driven by purchasing power, not just rising temper...

There are many sectors which make it to headlines at a particular time of the year. Like we would see agriculture and irrigation stock coming to headline around budget time, hotel stocks during holiday season. So, while they are cyclical stocks, bec...

A survey by LocalCircles found that 43% of air conditioner users in India find their units ineffective in reducing ambient temperatures to 23-24 degrees during the heatwave. The survey also revealed that air conditioners only reduce indoor temperatu...

As an unprecedented heat wave drives much of India indoors, AC prices have shot up in most regions of the country. Along with prices, sales too have jumped conspicuously. For some players, keeping pace with rising demand has become quite a task, lea...

Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disreg...

As instances of household fires increase in a dreadful summer this year, the spotlight has fallen on the health and age of electrical appliances. Malfunctioning, ageing appliances fitted in homes are leading to fires as high summer heat this year ta...

Amid frequent fire incidents in ACs this summer season, the Noida Police had recently issued an advisory for the general public to prevent such incidents. "Air conditioners should not be operated continuously. Instead, they should be switched off at...

DMRC ensures comfortable journeys at 24 degrees Celsius for 60.17 lakh passengers in May, amid scorching heat. Record ridership with over 4,200 daily train trips covering 1.40 lakh km, providing relief with pleasant commuting experience.

AC blast fire accident prevention: How to prevent your AC from catching fire in summer? Safety tips to use AC in summer

A fire broke out in a building at Lotus Boulevard Society in Noida's Sector 100 due to a blast in an air conditioner on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in a flat on the 10th floor, triggering heavy smoke. Fortunately, no injuries or casualti...

A fire broke out in a Noida high-rise due to an air conditioner blast, contained by the building's firefighting systems. As temperatures rise, AC safety is paramount. Here are tips to prevent AC fires, including regular maintenance and using high-qu...

The First Information Report (FIR) registered squarely blames the management. It stated that the gaming zone was operating without a no-objection certificate from the fire department. It did not have adequate arrangements to handle any possible fire...

A tragic bus fire in Haryana's Nuh district killed nine people, including five women and a 12-year-old girl, and injured 17. The bus, carrying 60 pilgrims from Punjab, caught fire on the KMP Expressway. Despite warnings, the driver continued driving...

Air India Flight AI-807 from Delhi to Bangalore was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit. The flight, carrying 175 passengers, landed safely, and a full emerg...

The Olympic torch relay commenced in Marseille, with football legend Basile Boli igniting the flame at the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The relay, marking the start of 78 days of journey across France and its territories, featured form...

A fire in a six-storey corporate park in Mumbai has rescued nearly 50 people who were stranded on various floors. The fire affected wiring, electrical installations, split AC units, wooden furniture, and office records. The building is confined to t...

A public meeting of Congress party's candidate for Outer Manipur constituency, Alfred Kanngam Arthur, was disrupted by armed miscreants. This marks the third targeted attack on Arthur, following attacks on him on Monday and Tuesday. Manipur Pradesh ...

The Indian Railways, under the guidance of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is developing the Vande Bharat sleeper transit, aiming to enhance passenger comfort during overnight travel. BEML has begun production of the first Vande Bharat Express sl...

​​The fire brigade received a call at 3.55 am, which alerted it about the blaze, he said. "Around 15 galas (commercial units) on the ground floor and some houses on the first floor were damaged in the fire that broke out in a chawl at Bainganwadi in...