Ahmedabad tragedy: ‘Aircraft, its engines showed no issues before flight,’ says Air India CEO; ‘Dreamliner was well-maintained’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday said the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12 was “well maintained,” with its last major inspection conducted in June 2023 and the next one due in December 2025. His comments came as the airline launched enhanced pre-flight safety checks across its Boeing 787 fleet,…

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‘Centre curbing Karnataka’s fame,’ alleges Priyank Kharge; calls US trip denial by govt ‘improper’ | India News

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge (File photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday criticised the central government for denying him permission to travel to the United States to engage with multinational companies and promote investment opportunities in the state.Sources told news agency PTI that Kharge was scheduled to lead a delegation to Boston for…

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Karnataka: Siddaramaiah government mulls bill on crowd control post Bengaluru stampede; ‘Rohith Vemula Bill’ also on the cards | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka government is planning to roll out a bill on crowd control and management, according to state law and Parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil. This comes in the wake of tragic stampede on June 4 that killed 11 people in Bengaluru.Other bills that are set to be tabled include Rohith Vemula Bill, 2025;…

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Evening news wrap: Iranian missiles targets Israel’s Soroka hospital; Shashi Tharoor admits having differences with several Congress leaders; & more | India News

Today’s top 5 news developments includes critical updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, Shashi Tharoor’s recent comments on differences with several Congress leaders and follow up on Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.Iran launched a series of fresh missiles targeting South Israel’s Soroka hospital. The strike resulted in severe damage to the building and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, senior…

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From Brass Bodhi Tree to Warli art: What PM Modi gifted to world leaders during his 3-nation tour; see pics | India News

What PM Modi gifted to world leaders during his 3-nation tour PM Narendra Modi on the final leg of his 3-nation visit, arrived in Croatia on Wednesday after visiting Cyprus and Canada in the backdrop of the G7 summit, which was organised in Kananaski.During the recent G7 Summit in Kananaski, PM Modi presented carefully chosen…

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‘Complete lawlessness’: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM after gunfire outside his residence, says ‘no one is safe in Bihar’ | India News

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (Image credit: ANI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling NDA alliance blaming them for deteriorating law and order situation in the state.His comments came after responding to questions about the recent gunfire outside his residence. Recalling the incident and holding the chief minister responsible,…

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Karnataka increases housing quota for minorities from 10% to 15% | India News

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the reservation for minorities under various state-run housing schemes, raising the quota from 10% to 15%.Law and parliamentary affairs minister H K Patil, addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, said the decision was based on the disproportionately high number of homeless individuals among…

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‘Hope the food was good’: Shashi Tharoor’s jab on Trump’s lunch with Pakistan’s Munir; and Osama reminder | India News

Shashi Tharoor and Donald Trump (File photos) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a swipe at the luncheon between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir, cautioning Washington about Islamabad’s proven duplicity in dealing with terrorism.Munir had bagged a lunch invite at the White House after he recommended Trump…

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