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Premature and speculative: US NTSB Chief slams media on Air India crash reporting

Calling recent media reports on Air India Ahmedabad crash "premature and speculative," the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged the media and public to wait for the final report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is leading the inquiry into the deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.

Jul 19, 2025

Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh takes oath as Chief Justice of Telangana HC today [Watch]

The Union government transferred Tripura High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh to the Telangana High Court on Monday. Justice Singh will succeed Justice Sujoy Paul, who has been transferred to the Calcutta High Court.

Jul 19, 2025

PM Modi to Meet Chhattisgarh BJP Leaders for Strategic Talks

The meeting is expected to address several key issues, including the political and developmental roadmap for Chhattisgarh. This comes in the wake of recent electoral performances and the evolving political dynamics in the region. Sources suggest that PM Modi will seek feedback from the leaders and provide strategic guidance as the BJP aims to consolidate its position ahead of upcoming political challenges.

Jul 19, 2025

Congress Faces Backlash in Ladakh Over Omission of Statehood Demand in Letter to PM

A joint letter by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding statehood for J&K and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, has triggered resentment in Ladakh. Sajad Kargili of the Kargil Democratic Alliance expressed disappointment over the omission of Ladakh's statehood demand, reminding Rahul Gandhi of his earlier promises made during his 2023 visit.

Jul 19, 2025

Final hearing in Ajmer Dargah dispute today

The Ajmer Dargah dispute concerns the authority over the management of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Rajasthan. At the heart of the conflict are two bodies: the Anjuman Committee, comprising Khadims who claim hereditary and religious rights over the shrine, and the Dargah Committee, a government-appointed statutory body responsible for its administrative and financial affairs. The dispute highlights the ongoing clash between traditional custodianship and formal institutional control.

Jul 19, 2025

US Designates 'The Resistance Front' as a Global Terrorist Group After Pahalgam Attack

In a major development, the US State Department has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. The announcement follows the group's claim of responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 19, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Session: Political Showdown on Key Issues

One of the primary topics on the agenda is the tragic stampede that occurred on June 4, resulting in the loss of 11 lives. The Congress government has faced criticism for its handling of the incident, with the BJP accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of deflecting responsibility. The

Jul 19, 2025

Centre to Roll Out Digital Platform in Delhi Post Offices on July 21

The rollout of the next-generation APT application, marks a major leap forward in its journey towards digital excellence and nation-building. "As part of this transformative initiative, the upgraded system will be implemented at the Post Offices in Delhi on 21.07.2025," Ministry of Communications said in a statement.

Jul 19, 2025

Uddhav Thackeray Defends Legacy Amidst Political Turmoil

Uddhav Thackeray expressed his discontent over losing the Shiv Sena's name and symbol to Eknath Shinde. Despite this setback, he noted, "Today I have nothing. Still, people welcome me with love and affection. They express anger about what is happening. People know that Thackeray is honest, he fights for the people, and fearlessly shares their pain and suffering."

Jul 19, 2025

Body of 10-Year-Old Boy Found in Madhya Pradesh; Police Investigate Murder

Police said that Devilal had lodged a missing complaint on Thursday. Upon receiving the complaint, an extensive search was carried out in nearby areas. Eventually, the police recovered the body stuffed in the plastic bag lying near a drain late on Thursday

Jul 19, 2025

Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: Says Upbeat Trump

There will be no change or extensions to the August 1 deadline, when tariffs will start being paid, according to Trump's post on social media on July 8. Trump on Friday signed a landmark stablecoin act into law at a White House ceremony, the first federal regulation in this regard.

Jul 19, 2025

Cardiac Arrest at Mumbai Airport: Quick CPR Saves Man's Life

The incident occurred on Doctor's Day -- July 1 -- near the check-in counter at Terminal 1. Naik suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, and he collapsed at the counter. The passenger was saved by immediate CPR and two AED shocks.

Jul 19, 2025

Kavinder Gupta Sworn in as Ladakh LG, Faces Immediate Challenge of Ongoing Agitation

Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the third Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held at the LG Secretariat in Leh. Administered the oath by Chief Justice Arun Palli, Gupta takes over from Brigadier (Dr) B.D. Mishra (Retd).

Jul 19, 2025

Illegal infiltrators will be dealt with as per Constitutional provisions: PM Modi

According to PM Modi, while Bengalis are being treated with respect in the BJP-ruled states, in West Bengal, the people of the state are suffering because of the patronage that the illegal infiltrators have been receiving from the ruling dispensation and the state administration.

Jul 18, 2025

Tata Sons creates Rs 500 crore Trust dedicated to victims of Air India Ahmedabad crash

The Trust will be called 'The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust', the company said in a statement, which would provide both immediate and continuing support to the dependents/next-of-kin of the deceased, to those who were injured, and to all others who are directly or collaterally affected by the accident.

Jul 18, 2025