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Delhi Police registered an FIR against Air India Express pilot Virendra Sejwal at IGI Airport for allegedly assaulting passenger Ankit Diwan at Terminal 1, after Diwan shared a video and claimed a dispute over staff skipping security queues. FIR cites BNS Sections 115, 126, and 351. The Aviation Ministry ordered a probe, and Air India […]
The BMC election alliance announcement has been postponed, now expected tomorrow, Dec 24. Sources say the delay is due to ongoing discussions over contentious seats. The proposed seat-sharing gives a major opposition faction a significant share, with remaining seats for the potential ally, while leaders debate tough constituencies neither party wants.
Rahul Gandhi said India’s electoral system and key institutions like the CBI and ED have been weaponized to favor the BJP while addressing Berlin’s Hertie School. He claimed the BJP treats institutions as its own, enjoys vastly greater funding, and uses state power against opponents, leaving democratic checks weakened. The BJP rejected the remarks.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet Sri Lanka’s top leadership today as PM Modi’s special envoy. The visit coincides with Sri Lanka’s reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah. The MEA said the talks highlight India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and are part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to support relief and recovery efforts following the cyclone.
Delhi-NCR and much of north India will continue to experience intense cold and fog today, the IMD said. Dense fog is likely till Dec 27, affecting night and early morning visibility. Delhi’s minimum temperature is expected at 10°C, Gurugram at 8°C and Noida at 12°C. Flight disruptions may persist, after over 500 delays at IGIA […]
Bharat Biotech has revealed plans to bring MTBVac, a new vaccine aimed at preventing tuberculosis in India. The company has successfully completed two phases of clinical trials and is now preparing for the 3rd phase, expected to commence in early 2026. MTBVac represents a key step forward in the fight against TB in the country.
The Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh today, following a house-to-house verification that identified missing, duplicate, or deceased voters. Part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the exercise ensures accurate, updated voter lists. Final rolls for Chhattisgarh will be released on February 21, 2026.
A Mexican Navy Beechcraft King Air 350i on a medical mission crashed into Galveston Bay, killing at least five people, including a two-year-old, US and Mexican authorities reported. The aircraft, carrying a young patient and seven others, went down near Galveston, about 50 miles southeast of Houston, prompting a large-scale search-and-rescue operation.
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in sending students overseas, according to a NITI Aayog report. The number of students studying abroad rose from 46,818 in 2016 to 62,771 in 2018, before dropping to 35,614 in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Despite the decline, Andhra Pradesh continues to top the list nationally.
AP Chandrababu is scheduled to arrive in Tirupati today ahead of the Indian Science Conference, which will take place from tomorrow until the 29th. During his tour, he will inaugurate the newly constructed District Police Office in Tirupati. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place by the state police for the Chief Minister’s tour.
ISRO is preparing for another milestone mission, with the countdown for the Bluebird Block-2 satellite scheduled to start at 8:54 am today. The LVM3-M6 launcher will take off from Sriharikota tomorrow at the same time, placing the satellite into orbit within 15 minutes. Ahead of launch, ISRO Chief Narayanan offered prayers at temples in Sullurpet […]
The US has suspended leases for five East Coast offshore wind farms, citing national security over potential radar interference. Shares of Orsted, Vestas, and Dominion Energy fell sharply. The move, part of ongoing restrictions under the Trump administration, adds to legal and operational challenges for the struggling US offshore wind industry.
Venezuela said Russia has expressed full support as the country faces a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in the Caribbean. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s solidarity with President Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan people amid what Caracas described as hostile actions by Washington.
The Telangana government has decided to cancel elections to Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and adopt appointments on the lines of Agricultural Market Committees. It aims to form governing bodies before Sankranti. Each PACS will have a 13-member panel with a chairman, vice-chairman and 11 directors, including three posts.
President Donald Trump announced plans for a massive new Navy warship he calls a “battleship,” part of a proposed “Golden Fleet.” He claims it would surpass WWII-era Iowa-class ships and feature hypersonic missiles, rail guns and lasers, despite ongoing Navy struggles with cost overruns, delays, and unproven technologies. Trump says he will help design it.