FIP slams WSJ over Air India AI 171 crash report, calls claims on pilot actions unfounded
Jul 17, 2025, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has taken strong exception to The Wall Street Journal’s reporting on the Air India AI 171 crash, accusing the US publication of misrepresenting pilot actions in the absence of any such conclusion in the official investigation.
Bihar shocker: Criminal out on parole shot dead by five armed men in Patna hospital
Jul 17, 2025, at 04:18 pm
Patna/IBNS: In a chilling incident that took place in Bihar's capital city Patna, five armed men entered a hospital, walked into a cabin, shot dead a criminal who was admitted and left, media reports said.
Karnataka govt blames RCB for Bengaluru stampede, refers to Kohli's online message too
Jul 17, 2025, at 03:43 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government has blamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the deadly stampede that occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 for holding the victory parade without prior permission from the police, media reports said.
Jul 17, 2025, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily upon a woman who appealed for the cancellation of an anticipatory bail granted to a man whom she accused of rape on the promise of marriage, media reports said.
Jul 17, 2025, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed its own order- that had granted a child's custody to his father- after the 12-year-old suffered from anxiety, media reports said.
Jul 17, 2025, at 12:55 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided 14 premises linked to Jalaluddin Shah alias Chhangur Baba, who is accused of leading a religious conversion racket in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur, media reports said.
Amarnath Yatra suspended over heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir
Jul 17, 2025, at 11:52 am
Jammu/IBNS: The Amarnath Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage, was on Thursday suspended after heavy rain lashed out at Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
'Premature and irresponsible': Indian pilots' body slams Air India crash probe report
Jul 17, 2025, at 11:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has slammed the Air India plane crash probe report calling it "premature and irresponsible", media reports said.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces free electricity upto 125 units ahead of assembly polls
Jul 17, 2025, at 10:28 am
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced free electricity upto 125 units for all residents of his state in the run-up to the assembly elections.
'She left Goa without informing me': Husband of Russian woman found living in Karnataka cave
Jul 17, 2025, at 12:18 am
The husband of a Russian woman, who was found living in a remote cave with their two daughters in Karnataka's Gokarna, has said that she left Goa without informing him.
Jul 16, 2025, at 11:46 pm
Jul 16, 2025, at 11:27 pm
Air India on Wednesday said it has completed precautionary inspections of the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch (FCS) on all of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft and found no issues with it, media reports said.
India, Argentina's officials discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture
Jul 16, 2025, at 06:44 pm
Officials participated in the 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina when they underscored the significance of the meeting as a key milestone in deepening bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors.
Cabinet approves Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Jul 16, 2025, at 06:39 pm
The Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the “Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana” for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts.
BIMSTEC Ports Conclave: Participants discuss procedures to enhance logistical links
Jul 16, 2025, at 06:17 pm
India hosted the 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam on 14-15 July 2025 where participants discussed diverse issues such as harmonising customs procedures and enhancing logistical links to boost intra-regional trade.
Yemeni victim's family demands ‘God's Law in Qisas’ for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya
Jul 16, 2025, at 05:55 pm
The family members of the Yemeni man who was killed by death row convict Nimisha Priya have made it clear that they would not settle for anything less than the death of the Indian-origin nurse, dashing her hopes for a pardon from execution.
Faulty process: SC scraps 1,158 Punjab professor, librarian jobs
Jul 16, 2025, at 05:49 pm
The Supreme Court has cited serious irregularities in the recruitment process while scrapping the appointment of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians in Punjab.
Jul 16, 2025, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata: Republic Bangla anchor Kishalay Mukherjee was attacked near Kolkata’s Park Circus area late Tuesday night in what appeared to be a mugging incident, according to a Republic World report.
Jul 16, 2025, at 04:32 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee braved rain to hold a massive march in Kolkata on Wednesday to protest against the 'harassment' of Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states.
Rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi sells for an astounding Rs 1.7 crore
Jul 16, 2025, at 03:09 pm
A rare oil painting of Indian freedom-fighting icon Mahatma Gandhi was sold for a massive 152,800 pounds, approximately Rs 1.7 crore, during an auction hosted by Bonhams in London.
Brother of Yemeni man killed by Nimisha Priya opposes pardon of Kerala nurse
Jul 16, 2025, at 03:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The brother of the Yemeni man killed by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya has opposed pardon of the convict for the crime, media reports said.
Jul 16, 2025, at 01:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday appealed for the upgradation of the Indian defence system stating the present warfare can't be fought with outdated weapons.
Jul 16, 2025, at 11:20 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Two days prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Wednesday hold a mega rally in Kolkata protesting against the harassment of Bengali migrants in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states.
Fauja Singh hit-and-run death: Police arrest NRI from Canada
Jul 16, 2025, at 10:36 am
Police have arrested an NRI person in connection with the hit-and-run death of legendary Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh.
Jul 16, 2025, at 01:01 am
Hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged the Centre about the demolition of iconic filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral house in Dhaka, India has stepped up to cooperate with the Bangladesh government to repair and reconstruct the ancestral property.
Pahalgam attack was deliberately conducted to create religious divide: S Jaishankar at SCO meet
Jul 16, 2025, at 12:34 am
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday raised the issue of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council meeting in Tianjin and urged member countries to remain uncompromised on aspects of terrorism.
Jul 15, 2025, at 09:43 pm
Iconic filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Dhaka is being demolished by Bangladeshi authorities, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a social media post on Tuesday.
Bengaluru student raped on multiple occasions by Physics, Biology lecturers, their friend
Jul 15, 2025, at 08:13 pm
A college student in Bengaluru was allegedly raped by her Physics and Biology lecturers as well as their friend on multiple occasions. The accused have been arrested, according to media reports.
Jul 15, 2025, at 04:38 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after he returned from the International Space Station after spending nearly three weeks there as part of the Axiom 4 mission.
'Inspired a billion dreams': PM Modi welcomes astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on his return to Earth
Jul 15, 2025, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who on Tuesday returned to the Earth after spending two weeks at the International Space Station (ISS).