Operation Sindoor: Deputy PM admits Pakistan asked for ceasefire after India struck 2 airbases – Watch | India News

Pakistan foreign minister Ishaq Dar NEW DELHI: Dragging his feet to the truth after repeated denials, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday admitted that India struck Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase and the Shorkot airbase during Operation Sindoor, which was carried to avenge the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which ISI-groomed terrorists killed 26 civilians.India…

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Air India cuts frequencies across North America, UK, EU, Far East & Australia ‘at least’ till July 15 | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India will suspend flights between Amritsar & London Gatwick (LGW) along those between Goa (Mopa) & LGW and Delhi & Nairobi, along with reducing frequencies on some sectors across its long haul network that includes North America, UK, Europe, Far East and Australia, from Saturday (June 21) for different dates until at…

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Bypolls: From webcasting at 100% polling stations to mobile deposit facility, EC marks several firsts | India News

NEW DELHI: The bypolls to five assembly seats on Thursday across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal recorded several firsts, including faster voter turnout updates, webcasting at 100% polling stations and provision of mobile deposit facility at polling stations.The assembly constituencies (ACs) , which witnessed moderate-to-high polling, include Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur…

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Ahmedabad ranks third in bird strikes, 319 incidents recorded in five years; animal rights group flags alarming spike post-deadly crash | India News

NEW DELHI: Just a week after the fatal plane crash near Ahmedabad airport that claimed 270 lives, a prominent animal rights think-tank has raised fresh concerns over bird and wildlife strikes at the city’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, revealing it ranks third in India for such incidents.According to data sourced from a parliamentary response…

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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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