The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) around the investigation of the Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12 last year. The crash of Flight AI171, which killed 260 people, is being questioned by an NGO for allegedly violating citizens’ fundamental rights. The NGO claims the official … Read more
File photo: President Droupadi Murmu with PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint sitting of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget Session 2026-27, outlining the Union government’s vision centred on social justice, inclusive growth, national security and the goal of a developed India.The President delivered … Read more
Sanjay Gandhi, Ajit Pawar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Wednesday morning began with the horrific incident as a plane crash in Pune district’s Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar.Pawar, the longest-serving deputy chief minister in the state’s history, was 66. His death added another name to a grim … Read more
NEW DELHI: In its bid to cater to the growing demand for Vande Bharat sleeper trains, railways will manufacture the first such premium train having 24 coaches at Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.The current Vande Bharat sleeper trains have 16 coaches and have capacity of 823 berths while the new 24-coach trains will have 1,224 … Read more
Students stage protest against the new UGC regulations in Lucknow (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing a plea challenging the recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on equity in higher education, which have been criticised for adopting a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination.A bench comprising Chief Justice … Read more
Ajit Pawar NEW DELHI: Ajit Anantrao Pawar, popularly known as “Dada” in Maharashtra’s high-stakes political arena, was a dominant force in state politics whose life came to an end when his plane crashed in Pune district’s Baramati.Pawar was known for his blunt, no-nonsense style and his firm grip on Maharashtra’s political landscape. Known for his … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences after Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday in Pune district’s Baramati during landing.He said, “Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Tuesday clarified that the Nipah virus situation in West Bengal is under control, with only two confirmed cases reported since December last year, even as Thailand and Nepal tightened health screening of passengers arriving from India as a precautionary measure.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said reports … Read more
NEW DELHI: European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday said he was “very proud” of his ancestral roots in Goa and described the connection between Europe and India as “something personal to me”, as New Delhi and the European Union announced the conclusion of an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA), described as the “mother of … Read more
BENGALURU: A Bengaluru-based startup has moved a step closer towards launching an inflatable space habitat, a first for India, by completing key tests in Switzerland, enabled through its partners, including the European Space Agency (Esa).Akashlabdhi, a startup incubated at IISc, is now planning to launch a scaled-down version of the inflatable habitat, “AntarikshHAB”, designed for … Read more