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Pakistan foreign minister Ishaq Dar NEW DELHI: Dragging his feet to the truth after repeated denials, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday admitted that India struck Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Airbase and the Shorkot Airbase during Operation Sindoor, which was carried to avenge the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which 26 civilians were killed by…
NEW DELHI: Air India will suspend flights between Amritsar & London Gatwick (LGW) along those between Goa (Mopa) & LGW and Delhi & Nairobi, along with reducing frequencies on some sectors across its long haul network that includes North America, UK, Europe, Far East and Australia, from Saturday (June 21) for different dates until at…
NEW DELHI: The bypolls to five assembly seats on Thursday across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal recorded several firsts, including faster voter turnout updates, webcasting at 100% polling stations and provision of mobile deposit facility at polling stations.The assembly constituencies (ACs) , which witnessed moderate-to-high polling, include Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur…
NEW DELHI: India has officially fired the starting shot in its race to develop a next-generation stealth fighter jet, inviting Indian aerospace firms to help build prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a project billed as a major leap in indigenous defense capabilities.The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the design and development arm under…
NEW DELHI: Just a week after the fatal plane crash near Ahmedabad airport that claimed 270 lives, a prominent animal rights think-tank has raised fresh concerns over bird and wildlife strikes at the city’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, revealing it ranks third in India for such incidents.According to data sourced from a parliamentary response…
NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday said the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12 was “well maintained,” with its last major inspection conducted in June 2023 and the next one due in December 2025. His comments came as the airline launched enhanced pre-flight safety checks across its Boeing 787 fleet,…
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge (File photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday criticised the central government for denying him permission to travel to the United States to engage with multinational companies and promote investment opportunities in the state.Sources told news agency PTI that Kharge was scheduled to lead a delegation to Boston for…
The wreckage of Air India plane that crashed into a medical hostel complex in Ahmedabad (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: It has been a week since the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 274 lives. On Thursday, officials said that debris, including the aircraft’s damaged tail fin, still remains at the crash…
Review of its cumbersome defence acquisition procedure (DAP) of 2020. NEW DELHI: India has kicked off the much-needed comprehensive review of its cumbersome defence acquisition procedure (DAP) of 2020, with the aim to slash timelines in procurement of weapon systems and platforms as well as promote self-reliance in design, development and production with greater private…
NEW DELHI: The customs officials at Mumbai international airport seized hydrohonic weed of worth nearly Rs 25 crore on Thursday. Three people have been arrested by the officials.Hydroponic weed refers to cannabis that is grown without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution to deliver essential minerals directly to the plant roots. Last month, Air intelligence…
Today’s top 5 news developments includes critical updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, Shashi Tharoor’s recent comments on differences with several Congress leaders and follow up on Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.Iran launched a series of fresh missiles targeting South Israel’s Soroka hospital. The strike resulted in severe damage to the building and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, senior…
What PM Modi gifted to world leaders during his 3-nation tour PM Narendra Modi on the final leg of his 3-nation visit, arrived in Croatia on Wednesday after visiting Cyprus and Canada in the backdrop of the G7 summit, which was organised in Kananaski.During the recent G7 Summit in Kananaski, PM Modi presented carefully chosen…
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (Image credit: ANI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling NDA alliance blaming them for deteriorating law and order situation in the state.His comments came after responding to questions about the recent gunfire outside his residence. Recalling the incident and holding the chief minister responsible,…
NEW DELHI: A Coast Guard helicopter on a routine coastal patrol made a precautionary landing at a college ground in Kerala on Thursday after encountering rough weather, the defence release said according to news agency PTI. The Chetak helicopter was returning from patrol when it faced turbulent conditions. As a safety measure, the crew landed…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the reservation for minorities under various state-run housing schemes, raising the quota from 10% to 15%.Law and parliamentary affairs minister H K Patil, addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, said the decision was based on the disproportionately high number of homeless individuals among…
Shashi Tharoor and Donald Trump (File photos) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a swipe at the luncheon between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir, cautioning Washington about Islamabad’s proven duplicity in dealing with terrorism.Munir had bagged a lunch invite at the White House after he recommended Trump…
