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An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing in Varanasi after a fuel leak was detected mid-air. The aircraft, carrying 166 people, landed safely. All passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the flight will resume post-inspection and necessary repairs.
Images of Mehul Choksi’s cell at Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail have surfaced. The fugitive, involved in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank scam, will be housed in barrack no. 12. His cell is protected by a steel structure, allowing natural light and air. Round-the-clock police security ensures his safety and emergency preparedness.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to introduce bills on ‘love jihad,’ polygamy, preservation of Satras, and land rights for tea tribes in the upcoming Assembly session. Sarma confirmed that details would be shared once the state cabinet approves the draft bills, but refrained from offering specifics at this stage.
Eknath Vasant Chitnis, ISRO pioneer and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away peacefully at 100 in Pune today. He was a close aide to Vikram Sarabhai and Chitnis shaped India’s space program, founded TERLS, and led the SITE experiment. Chitnis also inducted APJ Abdul Kalam into ISRO, leaving a profound legacy in Indian space science.
Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched an online course, ‘Tufat al-Muminat,’ to recruit women for its women’s brigade, Jamat ul-Muminat. Masood Azhar’s sisters will teach women about jihad, religion, and Islam. The course collects donations and aims to train women for suicide attacks, mirroring ISIS and Hamas strategies.
With the US tightening restrictions on higher education under Trump, PM Modi is focusing on attracting talented Indian researchers and academics back to India. A key step is being drafted to offer them top jobs in major companies. The plan aims to utilize their expertise and strengthen India’s intellectual and innovation ecosystem.
President Droupadi Murmu narrowly escaped a mishap while landing at Pramadham Stadium in Kochi. The helipad suddenly caved in, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The alert team quickly secured the area and ensured the President’s safety. Authorities successfully escorted her out without injury, averting what could have been a huge accident.
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, emphasizing hope and unity in fighting terrorism. Highlighting the importance of joint efforts, PM Modi noted the festival of lights as a symbol of hope, urging both democracies to work together against terrorism, amid concerns over US-Pakistan ties and regional security challenges.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 244 km (152 miles). Strong tremors were felt in the capital, Kabul, according to source witnesses. Authorities are assessing potential damage and monitoring for aftershocks in the affected areas.
Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest is on hold, a US official said, after talks between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. European leaders welcomed the pause, opposing any concessions by Ukraine. The Kremlin cited the need for “serious preparation,” while Zelenskyy pushes for more US support.
The UN’s human rights operations face an “existential threat” amid major funding cuts, warned the International Service for Human Rights. Washington’s failure to pay dues and moves by China and Russia to defund rights bodies risk crippling accountability efforts. A UN war crimes probe in Congo has already stalled due to lack of funds, the […]
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Ecuador’s coast, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 km (22 miles). Authorities are monitoring the situation as residents in nearby regions felt strong tremors. No immediate reports of damage, casualties, or tsunami warnings have been issued.
A fire broke out near Gate 31 of Rashtrapati Bhavan, originating from domestic articles on the ground floor of a two-story building. Five fire tenders responded swiftly and controlled the blaze. So far, no injuries have been reported. In another incident, seven people were rescued from a fire caused by firecrackers in west Delhi’s Mohan […]
Andhra Pradesh secured a $15 billion Google AI hub in Vizag, sparking criticism from Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK, which slammed CM MK Stalin for missing the opportunity despite CEO Sundar Pichai’s Tamil roots. AIADMK called it a “lost chance” for Tamil Nadu, while DMK highlighted a ₹15,000 crore Foxconn investment coming to the state.
After Diwali, Delhi woke up to toxic air despite curbs. AAP slammed CM Rekha Gupta-led BJP for failing to curb pollution, mocking her mispronunciation of AQI. BJP blamed citizens and stubble burning. AAP accused the government of inaction, spreading firecracker use, and lying about artificial rain, while Congress criticized failure to implement court orders.