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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has called for fresh Boeing 787 simulator tests by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to verify the timing of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment in the Air India AI171 crash
Four people were killed in a tragic railway accident near the Hetampur-Gher section in Madhya Pradeshs Morena district after panic triggered by a false rumour led passengers to jump off a moving train
Water Resources Minister instructed authorities to reserve adequate water to ensure an uninterrupted supply for nearly 8.5 million residents of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad metropolitan regions until the end of August
The decision was taken during an interactive session with students at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, where a student raised concerns about recurring glitches and delays on the railway ticketing platform
A Delhi court on Sunday granted three days` police custody remand of Shabir Choudhary alias Shabir Ali in a Special Cell case under the MCOCA. The court observed that, considering the gravity of the allegations, it would not be proper to stall the investigation at this stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India`s emergence as a leading destination for investment and innovation at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. Addressing investors and venture capital leaders, he said India`s growth is powered by talent, scale, stability and reforms
The region may see a rise in maximum temperatures by 23 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours, followed by largely stable conditions thereafter
Fourteen Indian crew members aboard the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Virat 1 were evacuated to a life raft after the ship suffered an engine failure off the Oman coast. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said rescue operations are underway under the coordination of Omani authorities
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States following the deaths of three Indian sailors in a US military strike on the tanker MT Settebello near Oman
The report noted that while current food supply conditions remain comfortable, weather-related risks and higher fuel costs could put upward pressure on prices during FY27
Gadkari said he had signed the necessary regulatory file on Saturday evening, paving the way for the legal use of 100 per cent ethanol as an automotive fuel in India
Sub-Inspector Imran Pathan of the Shirpur Police Station, speaking to reporters, said that police have launched an inquiry after recovering the bodies of the deceased from a well in Tivli village
According to officials, the accident occurred around 4:30 AM. Most passengers were fast asleep at the time. Eyewitnesses stated that there was a sudden, loud crash as the bus rammed into the truck ahead
In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit will provide an opportunity to further strengthen India-France cooperation across key sectors
According to the statement, the final funeral ceremony will be held in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, following which the late leader will be laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Shiite Muslims, in the same city and on the same day
Crude oil accounted for about 83 per cent of India`s imports from Russia during the month, valued at 4.8 billion euros, while oil products and coal imports stood at 550 million euros and 429 million euros, respectively
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the proposed agreement would pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world`s most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies
Leo took off more than three hours after he was originally due to leave
He cannot be considered for parole until he has served at least 18 years, or two-thirds of the custodial term
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon as Iran claims a deal with the US is near
In exceptional cases, the district commissioner will have to send a proposal to the state government seeking permission for issuing the card
The woman sent her husband to a shop before taking the extreme step, police said.
SC sought a response from the Delhi Police on Friday and listed the matter for hearing on July 4
The annual honours list, released to mark the Kings official birthday, recognises 1182 people across the UK for outstanding contributions to society
Ravis made a run for it not just once, but twice and despite being in a drunken stupor Ravis managed to jump from an elevated highway into marshland
Or is it because they were dancing on the tarmac of an airfield? the Odissi enquired.
The visit reflects the strong maritime partnership between India and Seychelles and highlights the growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security and defence
Lt Gen Seth is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff and brings nearly four decades of military experience to the top post.
Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat airbase in Assam and burst into flames. The IAF confirmed the tragedy, expressed condolences and said crash site management and preliminary enquiries are underway
President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the IMA Passing Out Parade and described the participation of women cadets as a landmark moment in the academy`s history
Vertical Aerospace has successfully completed the maiden piloted flight of its full-scale hybrid-electric aircraft prototype. The aircraft will now undergo extensive testing, including thrustborne, wingborne and transition flight, ahead of the Critical Design Review
A faction of dissident Trinamool Congress MPs plans to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to seek recognition as the real TMC. Rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia claimed that 19 Lok Sabha members currently support the group
Chinese authorities have arrested American scholar Min Zin, accusing him of engaging in espionage activities that threaten China`s national security. The academic is known for his work on Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy
The National Testing Agency has announced student-friendly changes for NEET (UG) 2026, including extra rough-work space and a longer examination window. The medical entrance test will be held on June 21 from 2 pm to 5.15 pm, giving candidates 195 minutes
Ukraine and Russia launched overnight drone attacks, with Ukrainian strikes targeting oil refineries and a petrochemicals plant in Russia, while Russian drones hit railway infrastructure and power substations in Ukraine. Moscow also claimed control of Priyut in Donetsk
An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Jorhat in Assam, prompting an emergency response by IAF and airport firefighting teams. Authorities are assessing the damage and are expected to launch an inquiry into the incident
Renowned British artist David Hockney, celebrated for iconic works such as A Bigger Splash and Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures), has died at the age of 88. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, Hockney`s vibrant paintings reshaped contemporary art
Three members of a family, including a speech-impaired woman, died and two others were critically injured after a fire broke out at a five-storey residential building in Delhi`s Govindpuri area. Police suspect an electrical short circuit triggered the blaze
India summoned US Charge d`Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest over American military strikes on commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman after a US attack on the tanker Settebello killed three Indian sailors
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting thunderstorms, thundersqualls, gusty winds of up to 50 kmph and light rainfall. A fresh western disturbance is expected to keep temperatures lower and bring relief from the recent heat
Three station house officers (SHOs) of the Bihar Police and their driver were killed after their car collided with a truck on NH-31 in Begusarai while returning from a training programme in Patna. The driver later succumbed to injuries during treatment
US President Donald Trump said the American military killed alleged Tren de Aragua leader Hctor Nino Guerrero in a coordinated operation with Venezuelan authorities. Trump described the strike as part of his administration`s campaign against transnational criminal organisations
The Democratic Republic of the Congo`s Ebola outbreak has reached 689 confirmed cases and 139 deaths, with new infections reported in Ituri province. Health authorities are battling the Bundibugyo strain amid funding shortages, insecurity and the absence of an approved vaccin
The Trump administration has said it is willing to allow Iran to maintain a civilian nuclear energy programme under a proposed agreement, provided Tehran dismantles infrastructure linked to nuclear weapons development and accepts strict international inspections
The strike occurred amid heightened tensions in the region, where competing maritime restrictions imposed during the ongoing West Asia conflict have severely disrupted commercial shipping.
Iran and the US are reportedly preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding in Geneva to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and advance talks on Tehran`s nuclear programme, though Iranian officials say a deal remains speculative.
Public sentiment revolves around country always coming first. But todays cricket throws up the workload aspect which is also important
It is interesting to observe the actions of NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar, who seems to be occupying a vacuum created by an Opposition that appears fragmented and often absent from the political battlefield
The Pune Municipal Corporation will introduce alternate-day water supply across the city from June 15 due to declining water levels in the Khadakwasla dam chain. Several key areas will be affected, while water tankers will be deployed to ease the shortage
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