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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicDelhi fire service

Topic: Delhi fire service

Fire at Delhi hotel that killed 17 wasn’t controlled early on since staff were untrained

Staff at the Arpit hotel weren't trained to use the fire-fighting equipment, and struggled to open the windows which had an automatic lock system.

17 killed in Delhi hotel fire, CM Kejriwal announces Rs 5 lakh for kin

Civic officials said a short circuit likely started the fire, while union minister K.J. Alphons said emergency exits were too narrow and locked.

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What the MiG-21 taught me

Unlike modern aircraft with their sophisticated systems and computer-mediated controls, the MiG-21 was pure aviation. The connection between the pilot and the machine was magical.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.