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When thick smoke poured from their home in Narasingapuram village, a quick-thinking mason and his family got everyone to safety before flames consumed their hut. Thanks to their awareness and fast action, K. Nagaraj, his wife Bhavani, and their three-year-old daughter walked away without a scratch.
After 20 years of planning, a new subway near Ranipet, India, finally opens, cutting a grueling 6-kilometer detour down to zero for ambulances and farmers. What once forced emergency vehicles to take dangerous back routes is now a straight shot to help.
Tamil Nadu is permanently shutting down over 700 government liquor stores located too close to schools, places of worship, and bus stations. The move addresses safety concerns from commuters, especially women and seniors who felt uncomfortable near these outlets.
Seven members of India's Irular tribal community, including three teenage boys, have been freed from forced labor at a brick kiln where they endured beatings, 15-hour workdays, and inhumane conditions. The rescue is opening doors to financial aid and protection for the vulnerable families.