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Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar garlanding an image of Bharat Mata with a saffron flag at Raj Bhavan during the Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides Rajya Puraskar award ceremony on Thursday (June 19, 2025) | Photo Credit: special arrangement The Raj Bhavan-Kerala government row over the contentious use of a saffron-flag-bearing image of Bharath…
In the aftermath of the tragic Air India crash, the Gujarat Health Department said on Friday that DNA matches have been confirmed for 220 victims, with an equal number of relatives contacted In an updated status on the identification and handover of mortal remains, the government reported that as of 11.45 a.m. on June 20,…
Market analysts anticipate continued consolidation, following international market trends and geopolitical situations. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 went above 25,000, BSE Sensex was up over 700 points. At 10:27 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,999.00, up 206 points…
The DGCA’s report explicitly stated, “The above cases indicate that aircraft were operated with expired or unverified emergency equipment, which is a violation of standard airworthiness and safety requirements.”
Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Terming the imposition of Emergency by the Congress government in 1975 as a ‘draconian measure’, former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu opined that the grand old party should apologise to the people for curtailing civil liberties during that period. Read our Indepth Coverage on…
Shillong Teer Result 2025 Thursday: The Shillong Teer Lottery is a one-of-a-kind Meghalaya game in which the winner is determined by the number of arrows shot. The lucky numbers for the first and second rounds of the June 19 competition are available on the official website. Shillong Teer Lottery Game winners are decided by correctly…
The regulator noted that Air India “failed to submit timely compliance responses” to identified deficiencies. (Ai image) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had issued a warning to Air India regarding safety protocol violations, as three of the airline’s Airbus aircraft continued operations despite pending inspections of emergency systems. The regulatory body also criticised the…
Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto An Indian student at the University of Calgary in Canada has died, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver said on Thursday (June 19, 2025). The Consulate said it was “saddened by the sudden demise” of the Indian student, identified as Tanya Tyagi. It…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit through Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh on Friday, starting development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore and presiding over 11th International Day of Yoga. The crammed schedule consists of public speeches, train and infrastructure inaugurations, and a state-level function commemorating one year of the BJP government…
LKP Securities says traders should follow a Sell on Rise approach as long as prices remain below the ₹99,150–₹99,350 resistance zone. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have shown a weak trend in the past few days. Where are gold rates headed in the near-term and what should investors of gold do? Here’s…
Representational image of an Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft taking off. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has warned Air India for breaching safety rules after three of its Airbus planes flew despite being overdue for checks on emergency equipment, and for being slow to address the issue, according to…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigation into the Air India plane crash is progressing steadily with all necessary support from local authorities and agencies. The ministry added that key recovery work, including site documentation and evidence collection, has been completed, and further analysis is underway to…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, and Thirumalai Chemicals are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for June 20, 2025:Index View: NIFTYInvestor sentiment remains fragile amid intensifying geopolitical tensions…
The main stage for the International Yoga Day celebrations being readied on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK Hundreds of workers have been working tirelessly over the past week for the International Yoga Day celebrations in the city scheduled for June 21. For the first time, the 28-km Beach Road…
Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has blamed the state government for permitting open smuggling of liquor, which is causing an estimated loss of Rs 7,200 crore per annum. State Congress president Amit Patkar alleged that at least ten trucks carrying liquor worth Rs 2 crore each cross the Patradevi border every day to reach states such…
MUMBAI: The rupee weakened for the third straight session on Thursday, closing at 86.72 against the dollar – down 24 paise. The rupee touched an intraday low of 86.89, its weakest level since mid-March, as global risk aversion spiked on fears of a possible US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.This marks a cumulative loss of…
