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The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has taken a significant step towards becoming fully operational with the successful completion of its first commercial flight validation test. The test flight, conducted in the presence of key aviation sector regulators, saw an A320 aircraft from IndiGo Airlines land on Runway 08/26 at NMIA. The aircraft’s touchdown was […]
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the H-1B visa programme in an interview on Saturday. Breaking his silence on the issue, Trump stated, “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” He further elaborated, “I have many […]
A Pakistani paramilitary soldier has been killed and 11 others injured in gunfire by Afghan Taliban forces at border posts manned by Pakistani troops. This comes days after Pakistan carried out strikes targeting the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban militants. Defence sources claim that on Saturday morning, Afghan troops opened fire on several Pakistani border posts in the […]
At least 124 people died on Sunday when a Jeju Air Boeing 737 landed without its wheels, veered off the runway and burst into flames after colliding with a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. South Korea’s transport ministry said that around 9 am, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, carrying 181 passengers, was attempting to […]
Four workers died after inhaling toxic fumes at a chemical plant in Dahej, located in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited facility, where a gas leak from a pipe on the ground floor of the company’s CMS plant caused the workers to fall unconscious, according to Inspector […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Mansukh Mandaviya, visited Lothal to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC). The complex aims to celebrate the state’s ancient maritime heritage while integrating modern developments. NMHC is built under the concept of ‘Virasat Bhi Vikas Bhi’. Phase 1A of […]
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s journey from a mischievous child to a rising star in Indian cricket is deeply intertwined with the sacrifices made by his father, Mutyalu Reddy and the unwavering support of his childhood coach, Kumar Swamy. On Saturday, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish’s dedication paid off when he scored a remarkable century […]
The H-1B visa program caused an online debate between President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters, exposing differences within the upcoming government. The program, which was created to attract talented people to the US, became the subject of heated debates between prominent Republicans and Trump supporters. Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy, chosen by Trump to lead efforts to reduce government […]
Actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta engaged in a heated exchange on social media over the 2019 film The Accidental Prime Minister. The controversy began after journalist Vir Sanghvi criticised the film in a tweet, calling it “one of the worst Hindi movies ever made” and alleging it was used to tarnish the reputation […]
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed an investigation into private individuals accused of collecting personal information about women under the ‘Mahila Samman Yojna’. Following a recent meeting with Saxena at Raj Niwas, Congress politician and party candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, Sandeep Dikshit, filed a complaint, which prompted an inquiry. The […]
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao and several others for questioning next month in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged payment discrepancies during a Formula-E race in Hyderabad in February 2023. Following a complaint from the Telangana Police Anti-corruption Bureau, the agency filed an enforcement […]
King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful paid tributes to former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Saturday. Wangchuck laid a wreath on the mortal remains of Dr Singh during his funeral at Nigam Bodh Ghat, where a number of prominent figures, including President Droupadi […]
Dr Shaileshkumar Amrutlal Anand, the former General Manager of Gujarat’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme, has been arrested along with two others by Ahmedabad’s Detection of Crime Branch (DCB). His transfer from the prominent role in the national health insurance scheme to a village occurred just two days after a multi-crore scam […]
Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was cremated with full state honours at Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday, following his passing on Thursday night at the age of 92. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that Singh’s last rites would include state honours, with the funeral scheduled for 11:45 am […]
The Gujarat Police’s CID Crime Branch has apprehended Bhupendrasinh Zala, the prime accused in the Rs 6,000 crore scam allegedly orchestrated by the BZ Group. Zala had been absconding for the past month and was finally captured based on technical surveillance and human intelligence. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Inspector-General (CID Crime) Parikshita Rathod said […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stressed the need for introducing fresh leadership and strengthening the party’s organisational framework to progress effectively. Speaking at the ‘Nav Satyagrah Baithak’ of the Congress Working Committee in Belagavi, Karnataka, Kharge said that while diligent work is crucial for success, a sound plan and direction are just as crucial. Kharge […]
Three years ago, on January 19, 2022, a Gujarati family consisting of four members tragically froze to death while attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border in Manitoba. The family had been abandoned by human traffickers in the middle of a snowstorm, with temperatures plunging to -37 degrees Celsius. The case has now taken a […]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced the acquisition of eight advanced harbour tugs, all set to be built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. Valued at an estimated Rs 450 crore, the contract will see the delivery of these tugs commencing in December 2026 and concluding by May 2028, significantly enhancing the efficiency […]
Tributes flood in for former PM, a key reform architect and one of the most distinguished politicians in India, Dr Manmohan Singh. He passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Political adversaries, colleagues, and associates all described his death as “a loss to the country”. Dr Singh was hailed by President Droupadi […]
India mourns the loss of one of the most distinguished politicians as former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday evening at AIIMS in New Delhi. He was 92. Known for his pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic and political landscape, Dr Singh died due to age-related health issues. Dr Singh reportedly […]
