IAF aircraft incident renders Pune runway temporarily unavailable, crew safe

IANS | April 18, 2026 12:12 AM

New Delhi/Pune, April 18 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday said that the runway at Pune airport has been temporarily rendered unavailable following an incident involving one of its aircraft, while confirming that the aircrew are safe and there has been no damage to civil property.

Mathura boat tragedy: Search operation underway for missing five people

IANS | April 11, 2026 1:51 PM

Mathura, April 11 (IANS) After at least 10 people were killed and several were injured when a boat carrying devotees capsized in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district on Friday, a search operation is still underway to trace five people who are still missing, police said on Saturday.

2‑wheelers account for 45 pc of road fatalities, youth should lead safety drive: Minister

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Road accidents continue to pose a major public safety concern in India, with nearly 1.8 lakh fatalities reported annually, with around 45 per cent of these fatalities involving two-wheelers, MoS, Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra said on Thursday calling on the youth, to act as ambassadors of road safety and lead by example.