Qatari government employees to get 7 days holiday for Eid Al Fitr 2026 / Image: Peninsular Qatar

Qatar has officially declared a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, offering government employees an extended holiday to celebrate the end of Ramadan.According to the Amiri Diwan, ministries, government agencies and public institutions will observe the Eid holiday from Monday, March 17 to Sunday, March 23, 2026, with work resuming on Monday, March 24.The extended leave allows thousands of government sector employees to celebrate the festival with family and participate in cultural programs and celebrations across the country.Eid al Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer and reflection enjoyed by Muslims around the world.

Who is included in the Qatar Eid Al Fitr holidays?

This directive of the Amiri Diwan covers a wide range of the country’s administrative and public infrastructure.

Expected Eid Al Fitr 2026 Date

Astronomical forecasts suggest that Eid al-Fitr in 2026 is likely to fall on Friday, March 20, although the exact date will be confirmed only after the Shawwal crescent is officially sighted.In Qatar and the entire Gulf region, Islamic holidays are determined using the Hijri lunar calendar, meaning that officials announce the final date shortly before the festival begins.If the projected date holds, Eid celebrations will fall within the government holiday period, giving public sector employees a chance to enjoy the festival during the extended leave.

What about the banking and financial sector in Qatar?

While the government holiday schedule for ministries and public bodies has been confirmed, the work schedule for banks and financial institutions will be announced separately.In Qatar, financial institutions generally follow instructions issued by the Qatar Central Bank, which sets operating schedules during public holidays.These announcements usually come closer to Eid after the moon sighting is confirmed.

Eid Al Fitr celebrations across Qatar

Eid Al Fitr is one of the most important celebrations in Qatar and the wider Muslim world.The day traditionally begins with special Eid prayers held at mosques and places of worship, followed by meeting with family, a festive meal, and almsgiving. Many residents also give Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity aimed at helping those in need celebrate the holiday.Throughout the country, the Eid period is marked as follows:

Because Qatar’s weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, additional government holidays create consecutive week-long days off for many public employees.

UAE residents keeping a close eye on Eid holidays

Holiday announcements in Qatar are often closely watched by residents across the Gulf, including the United Arab Emirates, where the Eid holiday is also one of the longest public holidays of the year.Authorities in the UAE generally confirm official Eid holidays through the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, which declares a public sector holiday after the Eid moon sighting is confirmed.In recent years, the Eid Al Fitr holidays in the United Arab Emirates have typically lasted between four and five days, depending on how the festival coincides with the weekend.Many expatriates across the Gulf use the Eid holiday to travel internationally or visit family, making it one of the busiest travel periods of the year at regional airports.With Qatar already confirming a week-long public sector holiday, now residents across the region will be watching closely to see how other Gulf countries structure their Eid holidays for 2026.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के गोरखपुर जिले के पिपराइच थाना क्षेत्र से एक सनसनीखेज मामला सामने आया है. यहां 23 साल की नेहा भारती की मौत को पहले हादसा बताया गया, लेकिन पुलिस जांच में चौंकाने वाला सच सामने आया। पुलिस की पूछताछ में पता चला कि लड़की की हत्या उसके पिता ने ही की थी. हत्या के बाद परिजनों ने मिलकर इसे हादसा दिखाने की कोशिश की और थाने में झूठी शिकायत भी दर्ज करायी. हालांकि पुलिस को शुरू से ही मामले में संदेह था. कड़ी पूछताछ और सबूत जुटाने के बाद पुलिस ने आरोपी पिता को गिरफ्तार कर लिया. पूछताछ में उसने अपना जुर्म भी कबूल कर लिया है.

हादसे की कहानी बनाकर पुलिस को गुमराह किया
जानकारी के मुताबिक बच्ची की मां मनोरमा ने थाने में शिकायत दर्ज करायी है कि उसकी बेटी हंसिया से गिर गयी है. इससे उसकी गर्दन पर आगे से चोट लग गई और काफी खून बहने लगा। इसके बाद परिजन उसे तुरंत अस्पताल ले गए, जहां इलाज के दौरान उसकी मौत हो गई. लेकिन घटना के बाद इलाके में तरह-तरह की चर्चा शुरू हो गयी. इससे पुलिस को मामला संदिग्ध लगा और शव को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया. शनिवार को पोस्टमार्टम के बाद शव का अंतिम संस्कार कर दिया गया।

पूछताछ में पिता ने सच कबूल कर लिया
पुलिस ने जब मृतक के पिता कमलेश भारती से सख्ती से पूछताछ की तो वह पुलिस के सवालों में उलझ गये. इसके बाद पुलिस का शक गहरा गया. साक्ष्य जुटाने के बाद रविवार सुबह पुलिस ने उसे गिरफ्तार कर लिया। पूछताछ में आरोपी पिता ने बताया कि शुक्रवार सुबह उसकी बेटी किसी लड़के से मोबाइल पर बात कर रही थी. वह कई दिनों से उसे मना कर रहा था, लेकिन वह नहीं मान रही थी. इसी बात को लेकर दोनों के बीच झगड़ा हुआ.

गुस्से में हंसिये से हमला कर दिया
आरोपी पिता के मुताबिक, उसने अपनी बेटी को रोकने के लिए उसे थप्पड़ मारा था. इस पर बेटी ने भी हाथ उठाया। इससे वह गुस्से में आ गया और घर में रखे हंसिये से नेहा पर कई वार कर दिये. हमले में नेहा गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गई। इसके बाद आरोपी घर से भाग गया। पत्नी ने नेहा को बचाने की बहुत कोशिश की और अस्पताल ले गई, लेकिन मेडिकल कॉलेज में इलाज के दौरान उसकी मौत हो गई।

पारिवारिक पृष्ठभूमि एवं पुलिस कार्यवाही
इस मामले में गोरखपुर के एसपी नॉर्थ ज्ञानेंद्र प्रसाद ने बताया कि पूछताछ के दौरान आरोपी ने अपना जुर्म कबूल कर लिया है. आरोपी कमलेश के परिवार में दो बेटियां और दो बेटे हैं. नेहा दूसरी संतान थी. बड़ी बेटी की शादी हो चुकी है, जबकि दो भाई उससे छोटे हैं। घर में आरोपी की 65 वर्षीय मां भी रहती है। पुलिस ने आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी है.

Japan has deployed its home-made Type-12 long-range surface-to-ship missiles near the East China Sea, a move analysts say could be interpreted as Beijing crossing a “strategic boundary”.The deployment is expected to have major implications for regional deterrence and China’s operational planning in the East China Sea and around Taiwan.Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara confirmed Monday that the advanced missiles will be deployed to Camp Kengun in Kumamoto Prefecture by the end of March. According to SGMP, Army vehicles carrying the first batch of missile launchers were reportedly seen arriving at the base after midnight.This follows a decision by the Japanese Defense Ministry to advance the missile deployment program by a year to 2024. Rising military tensions with Beijing in the East China Sea near Taiwan have prompted Tokyo to ramp up its defense capabilities.The Type-12 missile, developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has an extended range of approximately 1,000 km (up from 200 km), allowing Japan to cover almost the entire East China Sea from Kyushu and reach coastal cities in mainland China. The missile is intended to intercept Chinese naval vessels in a potential conflict scenario.China has strongly criticized this deployment. Citing SGMP, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said that “right-wing forces” in Japan were “moving towards re-militarization”.He said the deployment of offensive weapons in Tokyo at ranges far beyond Japanese territory “completely removes the exclusively defense-oriented policy and the disguise of self-defense.” Jiang added: “This fully demonstrates that Japan’s ‘new militarism’ is no longer just a dangerous trend, but a clear and real threat, causing serious disruption to regional peace and security.”Experts focus on the strategic impact of the deployment. John Bradford, executive director of the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies and a former US Navy officer, said Japan’s deployment of the Type-12 anti-ship missile to Kumamoto is a “new upgrade”, ensuring it can threaten Chinese naval vessels throughout the East China Sea. He explained: “This effort mirrors China’s long-standing deployment of so-called air denial weapons that can target foreign ships entering the East China Sea. This will strengthen deterrence because any naval ship entering the East China Sea knows it could be targeted by China or Japan. ‘Reciprocal maritime denial’ will make both sides hesitant to use force, because they know they will be challenged to regain maritime control over that strategic buffer zone.“Ray Powell, director of the Sealight Maritime Transparency Program and retired US Air Force Colonel, said the deployment “slots” into the growing collaborative missile network along the “first island chain”. He said it complicates Beijing’s military calculations and increases Japan’s role in the alliance’s burden-sharing. “On the burden-sharing front, this substantially upgrades Japan’s value to the alliance by moving away from heavy reliance on the US for long-range strike operations and using its own credible deterrent,” Powell said. “Tokyo is taking the kind of operational risk and responsibility that Washington is expecting.“The missile deployment also comes amid the ongoing dispute with Beijing. Tensions rose after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in November that Japan could take military action in the event of an attack on Taiwan, prompting strong protests and economic retaliation from Beijing. Takaichi has promised to accelerate Japan’s military buildup. The defense budget has reached 2 percent of GDP, two months ahead of schedule, and the Cabinet is pushing to revise key security and defense policies to strengthen autonomous defense against China, North Korea and Russia.Last month, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan would deploy Type-03 medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, the westernmost island east of Taiwan, by 2031.Liselotte Odegaard, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, described the Type-12 deployment as “one of the most consequential changes in Japan’s post-war defense posture”. He said: “The deployment of the Type-12 will increase the cost of striking Japanese territory and complicate PLA planning. Beijing must now plan for potential Japanese retaliation before launching operations in the East China Sea or around Taiwan, unlike previously when Tokyo lacked long-range missiles capable of reaching PLA bases or coastal staging areas. Given the missile’s ability to strike the Chinese mainland, China is likely to interpret the deployment of the Type-12 as a direct military threat. China would see this as a dramatic expansion of Japan’s ability to threaten Chinese military bases and logistics centers. “This undermines China’s confidence in its own anti-entry/anti-area denial stance… In China’s view, Japan has crossed a strategic threshold.”Odegaard said Beijing would likely interpret the deployment as preparation for a potential conflict over Taiwan, reinforcing suspicions about Japan’s intentions and efforts to constrain China’s freedom of action. “This could strengthen China’s narrative that Japan is acting provocatively and without transparency, increasing the risk of miscalculation, escalating an arms race in Northeast Asia, undermining regional stability, and militarizing the East China Sea,” he said.

What are Japan’s Type-12 missiles?

Long-range anti-ship missile designed for stand-off attacksThe upgraded Type-12 anti-ship missile is a weapon developed domestically by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, designed to give Japan the capability to attack hostile naval targets at long ranges. Unlike the original Type-12 system used by Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force, which had a range of about 200 km, the upgraded version is expected to reach about 900 km or more, although the exact range has not been officially disclosed. According to IISS, the new missile also has a low-observable design, aimed at reducing the chances of detection by enemy radar.

Multi-platform deployment for broad strike reach

The upgraded Type-12 is intended to be deployed on multiple launch platforms, including land-based launchers, ships and aircraft, which will significantly expand the operational flexibility of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Once operational, the missile would allow Japanese forces to conduct long-range maritime strike operations, targeting enemy ships from a safe distance. This would extend Japan’s maritime strike capabilities beyond its existing anti-ship missiles such as the ASM-2 (Type-93).

Part of Japan’s developing counter-attack strategy

The advanced missile is part of Japan’s broader “stand-off” counterstrike capability, intended to deter adversaries by enabling attacks on enemy forces before they reach Japanese territory. According to analysis by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the system is part of a broader missile modernization effort that also includes hypersonic weapons and long-range cruise missiles. These capabilities are being developed with expanded space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems to help detect and track targets at long ranges.

New Delhi: Chief Minister of Bengal Mamata Banerjee An increase of Rs 500 in monthly honorarium for priests and muezzins was announced in West Bengal on Sunday, hours before the Election Commission announced the dates of assembly elections in four poll-bound states and the Union Territory of Puducherry. He also announced approval of all new applications by the AITC-led state government.The announcement comes ahead of the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, which comes into effect after the election schedule is announced and which will bar governments from making new policy announcements or financial commitments that could influence voters.In a post on Twitter, Banerjee said the state government has decided to increase the monthly honorarium for priests (priests) and muezzins by Rs 500.“I am happy to announce an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium paid to our priests and muezzins, whose service sustains the spiritual and social life of our communities. With this amendment, they will now get Rs 2,000 per month.Also, all new applications duly submitted by the priests and muezzins have also been approved by the state government”, the West Bengal CM wrote in a post on X.With the amendment, the monthly payment will increase to Rs 2,000 for both the groups. The Chief Minister further said that all new applications by priests and muezzins demanding honorarium have been approved by the state government.Banerjee said the move reflected the government’s commitment to recognize the role played by religious functionaries in society.“We take pride in nurturing an environment where every community and every tradition is valued and strengthened,” they wrote. He further said that the government’s endeavor is to ensure that those who protect the spiritual traditions of the state get due recognition and support.The announcement came shortly after the Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and including Election Commissioner Sukbir Singh Sandhu. Discretion Joshi is expected to announce the schedule of assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala. Assam And Puducherry at a press conference in New Delhi at 4 pm.

उत्तर प्रदेश में इंस्पेक्टर भर्ती परीक्षा को लेकर नकल का एक ऐसा मामला सामने आया है, जिससे अभ्यर्थियों को बड़ा झटका लग रहा है. लखनऊ पुलिस ने परीक्षा पेपर लीक करने का झांसा देकर अभ्यर्थियों से पैसे ठगने वाले एक युवक को आगरा से गिरफ्तार किया है. आरोपी टेलीग्राम चैनल के जरिए पेपर लीक की अफवाह फैलाकर छात्रों को फंसाते थे। पुलिस के मुताबिक आरोपी अब तक करीब 3 लाख रुपये की ठगी कर चुका है. मामला सामने आने के बाद पुलिस ने तुरंत जांच शुरू की और तकनीकी साक्ष्यों के आधार पर आरोपियों तक पहुंचने में सफलता हासिल की. फिलहाल पुलिस उससे पूछताछ कर रही है और पूरे मामले की गहराई से जांच की जा रही है.

टेलीग्राम चैनल बनाकर पेपर लीक की अफवाह फैलाता था
पुलिस को सूचना मिली थी कि “यूपी पुलिस-2026 रिजल्ट पैनल” और “यूपी एसआई परीक्षा पेपर यूपी एसआई-2026” नाम से टेलीग्राम चैनल चलाए जा रहे हैं। इन चैनलों पर दावा किया जा रहा था कि इंस्पेक्टर भर्ती परीक्षा का पेपर उपलब्ध करा दिया जाएगा. इन संदेशों के जरिए प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं की तैयारी कर रहे अभ्यर्थियों को प्रलोभन दिया जा रहा था। जांच के दौरान पुलिस को पता चला कि इन चैनलों को आगरा के न्यू आगरा थाना क्षेत्र स्थित इंजीनियर्स कॉलोनी निवासी आयुष बघेल संचालित कर रहा था. इसके बाद लखनऊ पुलिस की टीम ने कार्रवाई करते हुए आयुष को उसके घर से गिरफ्तार कर लिया. पुलिस ने उसके पास से एक मोबाइल फोन भी बरामद किया है, जिसमें कई अहम जानकारियां मिली हैं.

गिफ्ट वाउचर के जरिए पेमेंट करते थे
जांच में पता चला कि आयुष बघेल अपने कुछ साथियों के साथ मिलकर इस धोखाधड़ी को अंजाम देता था. वह टेलीग्राम चैनल के जरिए दावा करता था कि परीक्षा का असली पेपर उसके पास है। इसके बाद वह उसके जाल में फंसने वाले अभ्यर्थियों से अमेज़न या गूगल पे के गिफ्ट वाउचर के रूप में पैसे मांगता था। इसके लिए वह एक क्यूआर कोड भेजता था, ताकि पैसा सीधे बैंक खाते में न जाकर डिजिटल वॉलेट में पहुंच जाए और पुलिस के लिए ट्रैक करना मुश्किल हो जाए। पुलिस के मुताबिक, आयुष बीबीए का छात्र है और उसके पिता मनोज बघेल प्राइवेट नौकरी करते हैं।

गिरोह के अन्य सदस्यों की तलाश जारी है
पुलिस का कहना है कि आयुष इस धोखाधड़ी में अकेला नहीं था. उसके साथ कुछ अन्य लोग भी जुड़े हुए थे, जो टेलीग्राम चैनलों पर पोस्ट की गई सूचनाओं को सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल करते थे। इससे अधिकाधिक अभ्यर्थी उनके जाल में फंस गये. फिलहाल पुलिस आरोपी को लखनऊ ले आई है, जहां उससे पूछताछ जारी है. इस गिरोह के बाकी सदस्यों की तलाश में एसटीएफ और पुलिस की टीम जुटी हुई है और जल्द ही अन्य आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी की भी संभावना जताई जा रही है.

Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the gathering during the inauguration of Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati. (PTI photo)

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah On Sunday he accused the Congress of “defaming” India after he attacked the opposition party over his youth wing’s shirtless protest at the AI ​​Impact Summit in New Delhi last month. Shah claimed this Rahul GandhiThe Congress MP and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha has “started opposing India” in his opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. “By stripping at the AI ​​summit, Congress has tried to defame the country. We were also in the opposition, but there is room for this. You made the summit a platform for personal politics, while the entire world had gathered to see India and invest in India,” he said at a rally in Guwahati. He said that instead of apologizing, Gandhi called the protesting Youth Congress workers “lion-hearted”, a stance he described as “irresponsible”. Shah challenged the Congress to strongly oppose the BJP, but criticized its performance for “undermining the prospects of Indian youth on the global stage”. The senior BJP leader commented, “He (Gandhi) is defaming India and its democracy before the world. You can oppose us with all your might, but you run away in Parliament. When the world sees the youth power of India, you are undermining their prospects. The people of India will not forgive you.”Shah praised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for making the state “self-reliant” in healthcare. The Home Minister said, “He (Sarma) wants Assam to become a state where no patient has to go out for treatment. Patients who earlier used to go to Chennai, Mumbai, Karnataka and Delhi for cancer treatment will now get care closer to home.” Shah inaugurated the newly constructed Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital and Golaghat and Tinsukia Cancer Centers in Guwahati. He virtually laid the foundation stone of super-speciality hospitals at Diphu, Jorhat and Barpeta Medical Colleges and Hospitals as well as Swasthya Bhavan and Abhaypuri District Hospital. The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule of Assam Assembly elections at 4 pm. The BJP has been in power here since 2016, when it first came to power in the state.

उत्तर प्रदेश सचिवालय प्रशासन में कार्यरत एक अनुभाग अधिकारी को पहली पत्नी को तलाक दिए बिना दूसरी शादी करने के आरोप में बर्खास्त कर दिया गया है। इस मामले की पिछले 10 साल से जांच चल रही थी. कई बार जांच हुई, कुछ मौकों पर उन्हें आरोपों से बरी भी किया गया, लेकिन आपत्तियों के बाद दोबारा जांच शुरू की गई. आखिरकार विभागीय जांच में आरोप साबित होने के बाद शनिवार को सचिवालय प्रशासन ने अनुभाग अधिकारी द्वारिका प्रसाद को सेवा से बर्खास्त करने का आदेश जारी कर दिया. इस मामले ने एक बार फिर सरकारी कर्मचारियों के आचरण और नियमों को लेकर चर्चा शुरू कर दी है.

पहली पत्नी की शिकायत के बाद जांच शुरू की गई
सचिवालय प्रशासन अनुभाग-1 से जारी आदेश के मुताबिक, द्वारिका प्रसाद की पहली पत्नी ने साल 2015 में उनके खिलाफ शिकायत दर्ज कराई थी. शिकायत में आरोप लगाया गया था कि उन्होंने अपनी पहली पत्नी को तलाक दिए बिना दूसरी शादी की है. शुरुआती जांच में दूसरी पत्नी का नाम और पहली पत्नी द्वारा बताई गई शादी की तारीख सही से मेल नहीं खा रही थी. इस कारण उस वक्त द्वारिका प्रसाद को आरोप से बरी कर दिया गया था.

दोबारा शिकायत के बाद दस्तावेजों की गहनता से जांच की गई
बाद में मामले में दोबारा शिकायत की गई, जिसके बाद सचिवालय प्रशासन विभाग ने सभी दस्तावेजों की दोबारा जांच शुरू की. जांच में पता चला कि द्वारिका प्रसाद ने अपनी सर्विस बुक में पहली पत्नी का नाम दर्ज कराया था. वहीं, जिस महिला को दूसरी पत्नी बताया गया, उसने अपने दस्तावेजों में अपने पति का नाम सिर्फ “द्वारिका” लिखा था. नामों में इस अंतर के कारण पहले दोनों का मेल ठीक से नहीं हो पाता था. इसके बाद मामले को और गंभीरता से लिया गया और विस्तृत जांच की गई.

लोक सेवा आयोग के अनुमोदन के बाद की गई कार्रवाई
जांच को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए पुलिस भी शामिल थी. पुलिस जांच रिपोर्ट में द्वारिका प्रसाद पर लगे आरोप सही पाये गये. इसके बाद उनके खिलाफ कार्रवाई के लिए पिछले साल उत्तर प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग से अनुमति मांगी गई थी. आयोग से मंजूरी मिलने के बाद विभाग ने कार्रवाई करते हुए उसे नौकरी से बर्खास्त कर दिया.

ऐसा ही मामला लखीमपुर खीरी में भी सामने आया
ऐसा ही एक मामला लखीमपुर खीरी जिले से भी सामने आया है. वहां के एसपी कार्यालय में तैनात स्टेनो गौरव शर्मा को दो शादियां करने के आरोप में उनके पद से हटा दिया गया है. गौरव शर्मा की पत्नी ने एसपी को शिकायती पत्र देकर कार्रवाई की मांग की थी। सहारनपुर की रहने वाली महिला के मुताबिक, उसकी मुलाकात गौरव शर्मा से करीब नौ साल पहले हुई थी, जब वह सब इंस्पेक्टर थे। दोनों ने साल 2017 में शादी की और उनकी एक बेटी भी है। बाद में जब गौरव का तबादला शाहजहाँपुर और बदायूँ हो गया तो महिला को कुछ तस्वीरें मिलीं जिनसे पता चला कि वह पहले से ही शादीशुदा था।

Brake failure is rare in modern cars, but can be caused by issues such as brake fluid leaks, overheating components or worn brake pads, which can reduce braking performance and, in extreme cases, lead to a complete loss of stopping power. Most vehicles are equipped with braking systems designed to provide consistent stopping capability in a variety of driving conditions. Technologies such as anti-lock braking systems and electronic brake distribution have improved overall safety. However, if braking components are not checked or replaced at the recommended intervals they can wear out over time.Factors such as poor maintenance, frequent heavy braking, or low brake fluid levels can affect system performance. In some cases, drivers may notice early warning signs before the problem progresses, including a soft brake pedal, long stopping distance, or unusual noises. Although the likelihood of complete brake failure remains low, the consequences can be serious if drivers are unprepared. Panic reactions can worsen the situation, especially at high speeds or in heavy traffic, where sudden movements can increase the risk of losing control. In such situations, remaining calm and taking controlled steps can help slow the vehicle and stop it safely.keep calm and maintain controlThe first thing drivers who experience brake failure should do is remain calm and maintain control of the steering. Jitters can cause sudden movements that may cause the vehicle to lose stability. Holding the steering wheel firmly and scanning the road ahead can help identify a safe route to take at a slower speed. Sudden turns or sudden lane changes should be avoided unless necessary.

pump the brake pedalIf the brakes stop responding, pressing the brake pedal repeatedly may help restore braking force. It can operate in situations where hydraulic pressure is temporarily lost. Pumping the pedal firmly several times may restore some braking response, especially if the problem is caused by air in the brake lines or a drop in brake fluid pressure.Downshift to reduce speed.Engine braking can help reduce speed if the braking system fails. Drivers of manual cars should gradually switch to a lower gear so the engine can help slow the vehicle. In automatic cars, selecting a lower gear such as “L”, “2” or “1” can serve the same purpose. Avoid shifting too quickly into a very low gear at high speed as this may cause the vehicle to jerk or lose traction.Use the handbrake slowly.The parking brake can help slow the vehicle if the main brake fails, but it must be applied carefully. Slowly pulling the handbrake while holding down the release button allows the driver to control the braking force and prevent the rear wheels from locking. Sudden use of the handbrake may cause the vehicle to skid, especially at high speeds.Use road resistance to slow down.Natural resistance can also help reduce speed. If available, driving slightly uphill may slow the vehicle. Allowing the car to go over surfaces with greater resistance such as gravel or grass can also help reduce speed, provided this can be done safely. And as soon as they realize that the brakes are not working properly, they also turn on the hazard lights. This alerts nearby vehicles and allows others to maintain distance. Use of the horn can also help warn nearby motorists or pedestrians, especially near intersections or busy roads.Do not stop the engine immediately.In case of brake failure, shutting down the engine should only be considered the last option. Doing so may disable the power steering, making the vehicle difficult to control. In vehicles with push-button start systems, turning off the engine while moving may also affect some functions. It is generally safe to keep the engine running while concentrating on slowing the vehicle.Regular maintenance can reduce the risk.Regular maintenance plays an important role in reducing the risk of brake failure. Drivers must follow service schedules and ensure that the braking system is inspected regularly. Checking brake fluid levels, replacing worn brake pads, and inspecting brake discs can help maintain proper braking performance. Leaks in the braking system should also be addressed immediately. Drivers should also pay attention to warning signs such as squealing noises, vibration when braking or a soft brake pedal, which may indicate developing problems.Prepared drivers can respond betterBrake failure is rare but can have serious consequences if drivers are unprepared. Responding calmly and using methods such as engine braking, gradually applying the handbrake, and controlled steering can help slow the vehicle safely. Awareness of these steps and proper vehicle maintenance can reduce the risk of accidents in such situations.