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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday participated in a cleanliness drive under the Seva Mera Yogdan campaign in the Azadpur area and urged people to contribute towards keeping the national capital clean. Addressing the gathering, Gupta said she had specifically chosen the location to highlight the issue of poor sanitation and determine accountability between civic authorities. When discussions took place regarding cleanliness programmes across various locations in Delhi, I specifically chose this location to point it out to the Commissioner. I used to often tell him that this area is like a no mans land. This is the back gate of the market (mandi), where a massive amount of garbage always accumulates, she said. Gupta said the Keshav Puram zone claimed that the area fell beyond its jurisdiction, while the Civil Lines zone maintained that its boundary had not yet started there. At a location facing such a severe garbage issue where both zones disown responsibility, I decided to call the Commissioner directly to clarify whose jurisdiction this area actually falls under. We need clear accountability because this is no way to work, she said. She emphasised that maintaining cleanliness required authorities to identify responsibility at every level and work systematically. If you want to clean your city, then you have to work inch by inch. So, it is necessary to see who is responsible for what. If not, then work will not be done, Gupta said. Highlighting the changes witnessed in the area over the past year, she said dust had been reduced and the condition of the roads had improved. Today, I am seeing the difference in one year. We have cleaned the area, dust has been reduced, and these roads used to sink, but now they dont. I want to congratulate the PWD for ensuring that the area did not sink this season, she said. This area is Adarsh Nagar, and it did not sink this time, she added. Rekha Gupta also shared a few photos on X, saying: Under the Seva Mera Yogdan campaign, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, a labour contribution was made by joining the cleanliness drive in Azadpur. Twelve years ago, the Swachh Bharat Mission, launched under the leadership of the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, has today become the resolve of every individual and a nationwide mass movement. This campaign has established cleanliness not merely as a matter of administration, but as a civic duty and a value of life. Let us make cleanliness a habit and further strengthen the resolve for a Clean India, Healthy India, and Clean Delhi through public participation. On this occasion, MLA Shri Rajkumar Bhatia ji, Northern Zone Ward Committee Chairman Shri Gulab Singh Rathore ji, Municipal Councillor Shri Mukesh Goyal, Shri Suman Sharma, Shri Ajay Khatana, along with other distinguished guests, were present, she said. The Seva Mera Yogdan campaign is part of nationwide community service activities inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public life. The month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is being held from September 17 to October 17 to mark 25 years of PM Modis public service and encourage public participation towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Seva Pakhwada is a 15-day period from September 17 to October 2, traditionally associated with service-oriented activities beginning around the Prime Ministers birthday and concluding on Gandhi Jayanti.
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Ryanair blames UK air traffic control problems for more than 1,000 flight cancellations in September
Ryanair cancelled more than 1,000 flights in September, according to the airline. Two NATS incidents occurred within a fortnight, disrupting flights across Britainand Ireland. Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers last month, up 4 per cent year on year. Ryanair has blamed problems with Britains air traffic control system for part of the more than 1,000 flights it cancelled in September, as repeated failures at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) continue to put pressure on the UKs aviation infrastructure. According to reports, the Irish budget airline attributed the cancellations to two separate air traffic control (ATC) incidents within a fortnight, alongside ATC strikes in Belgium and disruption caused by volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Etna in Sicily. The figures came as Ryanair reported a 4 per cent annual rise in passenger numbers for September. The airline said it carried more than 20.1 million passengers during the month and operated more than 111,700 flights, with a load factor of 94 per cent. The latest figures underline the contrast facing European airlines: passenger demand remains strong, but operational disruption and rising costs are making it harder to keep schedules running smoothly. Two NATS failures in two weeks Britain's air traffic control system was hit by a major software failure on September 8, disrupting more than 2,000 flights and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers, according to NATS and subsequent reports. NATS said its preliminary investigation found that the incident was caused by a software defect in a small subsection of its flight data system. The organisation said the problem occurred in the space of a millisecond, although the resulting disruption lasted far longer. NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe said: This was a software issue in a specific part of our flight data system, that we have traced to a small subsection of coding. The system was eventually restored, but the disruption spread across major UK airports and took days for the wider network to recover. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has also been examining the incident. Less than two weeks later, another problem hit NATS, this time at its Prestwick centre in Scotland. NATS said the second incident was a connectivity issue and was unrelated to the earlier software fault. Ryanair has repeatedly called for Rolfe to resign. Following the second incident, its chief operations officer Neal McMahon said: Just three days after NATS assured airlines and passengers that it had introduced a robust mitigation plans, its flight data processing system has failed again. He added: Enough is enough. Martin Rolfe should resign today. The repeated failures have placed Rolfe under growing pressure. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is reportedly due to meet NATS chairman Sir Warren East in the coming weeks to discuss the problems and the future of the organisation's leadership. The government has also been seeking assurances about the resilience of the systems supporting Britain's aviation network, while the regulator considers the wider implications of the September failures. Airlines face pressure beyond NATS Ryanair's September cancellations were not all linked to Britain's air traffic control system. The airline also pointed to air traffic control strikes in Belgium and disruption across Europe following volcanic ash clouds from Mount Etna. The combination highlights how quickly problems in one part of Europe's tightly connected aviation network can affect schedules elsewhere. Ryanair was not the only budget airline reporting strong passenger growth. Wizz Air said it carried 7.78 million passengers in September, a 24 per cent increase from a year earlier, while capacity rose 25.3 per cent. But Wizz Air has also warned of a more difficult operating environment. The airline recently said it planned to cut its flight programme by 5 per cent during the second half of 2026, citing pressures from the Iran war and higher fuel costs. For Ryanair, September's figures therefore tell two stories at once. The airline continued to carry record numbers of travellers, but more than 1,000 cancelled flights show how vulnerable those schedules remain to failures in infrastructure outside the airline's direct control. The continuing scrutiny of NATS means the question now extends beyond the individual September incidents: whether Britain's air traffic control network has sufficient resilience and back-up arrangements to prevent another technical failure from cascading through the wider European aviation system.
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A Flydubai flight experienced a severe incident when the Omani co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. The flight faced a significant emergency descent, dropping 16,000 feet before landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities are investigating the assailant's potential Islamist radicalisation and connection to Tehran. Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery while preventing a possible catastrophe during the incident.
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Airbus's aircraft deliveries in September were reported to be around 72, close to last year's total of 73. Industry experts had estimated deliveries to be in the mid to high 60s range. This increase follows concerns about delays from various industrial issues affecting production. Commercial CEO Lars Wagner expressed confidence in meeting the full-year delivery target of around 870 jets.
India emerged as trusted voice for global peace under PM Modi, says Amit Shah
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India has emerged as a trusted voice for global peace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing Russian President Vladimir Putins appreciation of the Indian leaders efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict. HM Shah, in a post on X, said Putins appreciation of PM Modis persistent efforts towards global peace was a matter of pride for every Indian. He noted that Putins remarks came on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who, he said, gave the world the message of peace and non-violence. The Russian President Shri Vladimir Putins appreciation of PM Shri @narendramodi Jis tireless efforts towards global peace brings immense pride to every Indian, Shah said. He added that Putins statement, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, demonstrated that India, under PM Modis leadership, has emerged as a trusted voice for global peace. HM Shah said that during periods marked by wars, conflicts and turbulence, PM Modi has consistently conveyed the message that solutions do not emerge from battlefields but through dialogue and diplomacy. During periods marked by wars, conflicts and turbulence, Modi Ji has conveyed the message that solutions do not emerge from battlefields but through dialogue and diplomacy. India, under the leadership of Modi Ji, has always stepped forward with help and assistance, whether in situations of war or calamity, giving a new recognition to our timeless tradition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, he said. This is the reason why Indias voice matters greatly today whenever the world faces a global crisis, and Modi Jis words are listened to with keen attention, HM Shah added. Putin had praised PM Modis persistent efforts to help bring an end to the Ukraine conflict, saying that the Indian Prime Minister has consistently raised the issue during their meetings and offered ideas aimed at finding a mutually acceptable solution. Speaking at an event in Moscow on Thursday, Putin said that despite Russia and India sharing very good, friendly relations and strong personal ties, PM Modi has shown a keen interest in facilitating a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Regarding Prime Minister Modi's position on ending wars and so forth, I can say that he is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good, even friendly, relations, and very good personal ties, constantly raises questions about ending the conflict in Ukraine. He always raises these issues at every meeting with us, Putin said at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow. Putin said PM Modi was keenly interested in ending the conflict and had very good ideas aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions.
Indore water tragedy: Cong raises questions over missing documents, administrative delay
Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday questioned the disappearance or non-availability of crucial engineering records and prolonged administrative delays in Indore's Bhagirathpura drinking water crisis, saying the issues flagged in the judicial inquiry demanded clear accountability from the government. Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar said the judicial inquiry report raised questions not merely about water contamination but also about how the city's water and sewerage infrastructure was planned, maintained and monitored. Important engineering records were not made available before the commission. The government must explain why such records were unavailable and who will be held accountable for this lapse, Singhar said at a press conference in Indore. The one-member commission headed by former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Sushil Kumar Gupta examined the causes of contamination, illnesses and deaths, besides administrative and technical shortcomings. The report was submitted to the High Court in August. According to the findings, cited by the Congress, sewage entered drinking water pipelines in Bhagirathpura, rendering the supplied water contaminated and unfit for human consumption. The report also examined delays in sewerage and wastewater pipeline-related works, including tendering, file movement and execution. Singhar said the absence of basic technical documentation was particularly serious because records such as layout plans, blueprints, design drawings and pipeline alignment maps are critical for understanding and maintaining an urban water network. The Congress also focused on the movement of a file connected with the sewerage infrastructure work. Singhar said the file remained pending for 66 days for the Mayor's signature and sought an explanation for the delay. How did deaths occur due to contaminated drinking water in the country's cleanest city? he asked, saying the episode raised serious questions about the safety of drinking water and the functioning of the civic administration. The commission, however, did not fix personal responsibility on the Mayor merely because the file had been pending for his signature, according to the findings cited in media reports. The question raised by the Congress relates to administrative responsibility for the delay. The inquiry examined 36 deaths and, according to the report details cited by Singhar, 22 were considered related to contaminated water. The figure has been presented with attribution amid differing public accounts of the number of deaths linked to the episode. Singhar also demanded implementation of the commission's recommendations for compensation and assistance to affected families and patients. The recommendations include Rs 10 lakh for the families of those who died and financial and medical assistance for affected patients. The people of Bhagirathpura deserve transparency, accountability and justice, Singhar said, demanding that the government disclose when the recommendations would be implemented and compensation released. The Bhagirathpura tragedy, caused by contaminated water supply, came to light in December 2025 after residents began falling ill after drinking contaminated water. The judicial commission found bacteria, including E. coli and total coliform, in water samples and said contaminated water caused water-borne illnesses, including gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration. The commission examined deaths associated with the outbreak. According to the report details cited in recent reports, 22 deaths were considered possibly related to the contaminated-water incident, while local residents and the Opposition have cited a higher overall death toll. The inquiry also concluded that timely replacement of damaged pipelines could have prevented the tragedy, making the issue of administrative delays central to the findings.
NHRC Takes Cognisance: High-Level Probe Ordered Into Chameli Ojha Controversy
The much-discussed controversy surrounding Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha has taken a major turn as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) steps in to investigate the alleged incident. A three-member NHRC team is scheduled to arrive in Kendrapara on October 5 to conduct a thorough probe into the allegations that Ojha was subjected to physical assault [] The post NHRC Takes Cognisance: High-Level Probe Ordered Into Chameli Ojha Controversy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Aditya Dhar Grateful for Manish Malhotras Designer Suit at National Film Awards
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RML recalls 10 drug batches used to treat seizures, heart conditions
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flydubai Hero Indian Pilot Suffered Wounds To Limbs, Chest, Abdomen: Sources
An Omani co-pilot tried to sabotage the flydubai aircraft, which was carrying over 170 passengers including 24 children, and later stabbed Captain Machchhar who tried to stop him.
For the past twenty years, the production of nickels has been unprofitable, with costs surpassing their actual value. Increasing metal prices have intensified these production challenges. The U.S. Mint continues to manufacture nickels to meet the ongoing demand from different industries, despite the losses incurred. Although alternative materials have been investigated, none have proven effective so far. To sustain economic stability, the Mint manages its coin circulation program holistically.
