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Pilots’ body claims electric failure led to Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has challenged the official narrative related to the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171, just seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, claiming that new simulator data points to a massive systemic electrical failure that caused the Boeing plane crash rather than pilot suicide.

World looks at India with hope, enthusiasm, global engagement and investments rising: PM Modi

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world today looks at India with hope and enthusiasm, adding that the growing global confidence in the country is reflected in increasing international engagement and investments.

Drugs worth Rs 4.75 crore seized in Mizoram; 3 women arrested amid concerns over increasing female smugglers

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:34 PM

Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Women are increasingly being drawn into drug smuggling operations from Myanmar, with security personnel arresting three females and recovering heroin worth Rs 4.75 crore from their possession in Mizoram, officials said on Friday.

From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the annual celebration of health and well-being.

Govt removes domicile certificate requirement for SC, OBC scholarships to ease access

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has removed the requirement for a domicile certificate for students applying under Pre‑Matric and Post‑Matric scholarship schemes for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes, an official statement said on Friday.

Two arrested in J&K's Kishtwar for aiding terrorists, 3 held after recovery of arms & ammunition in Shopian

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:20 PM

Jammu/Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) Two persons were arrested in J&K’s Kishtwar district on Friday for aiding terrorists, while 3 others were detained in Shopian district after the recovery of arms and ammunition, police said.

LoP Rahul Gandhi’s birthday celebrated in Varanasi with 'Parashuram' portrayal; BJP hits out

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:12 PM

Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Congress workers marked the 56th birthday of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with a unique celebration on Friday. Members of the Youth Congress portrayed him as 'Lord Parashuram,' performed a milk abhishek, celebrated on the banks of the Ganga, cut a laddoo cake, and displayed his image holding a copy of the Constitution.

FM Sitharaman inaugurates northeast's largest organic spice processing unit

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the northeast's largest organic spice processing unit at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Friday, in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang Golay.

No leave for students on June 20, 21: NMC advisory to medical colleges ahead of NEET-UG re-exam

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory to all medical colleges to ensure vigilance and not grant leave to students in the next two days, except in exceptional cases.

Ranchi RSS office attack puts security agencies on alert over emerging threat pattern

Vicky Nanjappa | June 19, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi in Jharkhand is continuing, with agencies examining all possible angles, including a potential external link. Intelligence officials believe the incident may reflect a broader shift in tactics by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its India-based operatives.

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Pilots’ body claims electric failure led to Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad

World looks at India with hope, enthusiasm, global engagement and investments rising: PM Modi

Drugs worth Rs 4.75 crore seized in Mizoram; 3 women arrested amid concerns over increasing female smugglers

From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day

Govt removes domicile certificate requirement for SC, OBC scholarships to ease access

Two arrested in J&K's Kishtwar for aiding terrorists, 3 held after recovery of arms & ammunition in Shopian

LoP Rahul Gandhi’s birthday celebrated in Varanasi with 'Parashuram' portrayal; BJP hits out

FM Sitharaman inaugurates northeast's largest organic spice processing unit

No leave for students on June 20, 21: NMC advisory to medical colleges ahead of NEET-UG re-exam

Ranchi RSS office attack puts security agencies on alert over emerging threat pattern

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