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Air India crash: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi calls lone survivor liar, claims he faked escape; apologises after backlash

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi faced widespread backlash after she questioned the authenticity of a plane crash survivor's account on social media. In response to the criticism, she deleted the post and issued a public apology, acknowledging that her remarks were based on misinformation.

25 days ago

Karnataka's housing quota hike for minorities sparks debate; Dy CM issues clarification

In a move that has ignited a political firestorm, the Karnataka government has decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in housing schemes from 10 percent to 15 percent. This decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, has drawn both support and criticism, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

25 days ago

Air India Flight 171 Crash: Investigation and Response

Told to change statement, then fired: Air India whistleblowers write to PM Modi

The crew claimed the crash was "waiting to happen," and that their repeated warnings about aircraft defects -- especially a 2024 incident involving Dreamliner VT-ANQ -- were ignored by Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

25 days ago

Panic in Delhi Metro: Hoax Snake Sighting Causes Chaos; visuals surface

The event unfolded in a ladies-only coach on a Blue Line train, where a passenger claimed to have seen a 'snake's tail'. This unverified claim quickly escalated into panic, with passengers scrambling to escape the perceived threat.

25 days ago

J&K reservation storm: PDP pressures NC govt to make reservation panel report public

Political tensions have escalated in Jammu and Kashmir as the PDP intensifies its demand for the public release of the Cabinet Subcommittee report on reservation policy.

26 days ago

Newborns swapped at birth: 2022 mix-up confirmed after over two years in Jammu's hospital

A Doda-based family discovered that their newborn daughter had been swapped with another baby at birth. The revelation came two and a half years later, prompting a DNA test that confirmed the mix-up.

26 days ago

Everyone should evacuate Tehran: Donald Trump

Trump weighs Iran strike amid rising tensions; decision expected in 2 weeks

President Trump is considering military action against Iran amid rising tensions. A decision is expected in two weeks, contingent on potential diplomatic talks with Tehran. The U.S. demands that Iran cease uranium enrichment and abandon nuclear ambitions.

26 days ago

PM Modi to launch Rs 5,700 crore development projects in Bihar today

A new train service will also be flagged off on this route. The visit will also witness the flagging off of the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah, marking a new chapter in high-speed rail connectivity in North Bihar.

26 days ago

Oil shockwaves : A threat to global economic stability

Without decisive action, oil shocks could deepen global inequity, betraying shared prosperity. The crisis demands a global conscience rooted in multilateralism to avert an economic catastrophe.

26 days ago

Gold prices slip after US Fed signals more gradual path for rate cuts

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the central bank expects an increase in inflation in the coming months amidst tariffs and other factors, reinforcing a cautious policy stance. While markets initially responded with optimism, Powell tempered expectations by reiterating that with low and stable unemployment, the Fed is well-positioned to wait for more data before making any moves.

26 days ago

International Day of Yoga: Just Exercise or a Path to All-Round Wellness?

Yoga Day, has once again demonstrated how its ancient traditions are not relics of the past, but relevant solutions to global challenges. Yoga is not just a cultural heritage, but a gift to humanity.

26 days ago

Despite being fastest growing economy, India has met green energy targets: Hardeep Puri

He highlighted that during the G7 outreach session on energy security in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the major challenges like ensuring energy security for future generations and emphasised the need for all countries to work together on Energy Transition and move forward in the spirit of "not me, but we".

26 days ago

Chinnaswamy stampede: Complaint filed against CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar

Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Secretary of DPAR Satyavathi, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) CEO Subendhu Ghosh, Senior Director of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd Menon Vijayan Rajesh, and Managing Director of DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd Thimmaiah Venkata Vardhana have also been named as accused.

26 days ago

No decision yet on sending black boxes of Air India's crashed plane abroad for decoding: Govt

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has emphasized that the decision on where to decode the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) will be made by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) after a thorough assessment of technical, safety, and security considerations.

26 days ago

Karnataka Boosts Housing Quota for Minorities to 15%

Karnataka boosts housing quota for minorities from 10 to 15%

The Karnataka government has announced a significant policy change, increasing the reservation for minority communities in housing schemes from 10% to 15%. This decision, made during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to address the housing needs of minority communities across both urban and rural areas

26 days ago

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Air India crash: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi calls lone survivor liar, claims he faked escape; apologises after backlash

Karnataka's housing quota hike for minorities sparks debate; Dy CM issues clarification

Told to change statement, then fired: Air India whistleblowers write to PM Modi

Panic in Delhi Metro: Hoax Snake Sighting Causes Chaos; visuals surface

J&K reservation storm: PDP pressures NC govt to make reservation panel report public

Newborns swapped at birth: 2022 mix-up confirmed after over two years in Jammu's hospital

Trump weighs Iran strike amid rising tensions; decision expected in 2 weeks

PM Modi to launch Rs 5,700 crore development projects in Bihar today

Oil shockwaves : A threat to global economic stability

Gold prices slip after US Fed signals more gradual path for rate cuts

International Day of Yoga: Just Exercise or a Path to All-Round Wellness?

Despite being fastest growing economy, India has met green energy targets: Hardeep Puri

Chinnaswamy stampede: Complaint filed against CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar

No decision yet on sending black boxes of Air India's crashed plane abroad for decoding: Govt

Karnataka boosts housing quota for minorities from 10 to 15%

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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