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Air India crash: Both engines shut down after shift in fuel control switches; one pilot said he ‘didn’t do it’

IANS | July 12, 2025 7:53 AM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft’s engine fuel control switches transitioned from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ position within three seconds after lift-off, leading to the plane crashing in just 34 seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12, according to the initial probe report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released early on Saturday.

PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela today

IANS | July 12, 2025 7:15 AM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) In a push to accelerate employment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted candidates in various government departments and organisations on Saturday at the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela, which will take place virtually.

Maratha forts secure UNESCO World Heritage status, marking India’s 44th global recognition

IANS | July 11, 2025 11:52 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) In a historic decision at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, UNESCO has inscribed the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ on its World Heritage List, marking India’s 44th globally recognised heritage property.

India, WHO forge global alliance for traditional medicine through Jamnagar initiative

IANS | July 11, 2025 11:38 PM

Jamnagar, July 11 (IANS) India and the World Health Organization (WHO) are working in unison in the field of traditional medicine, with the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, emerging as a key player in this global initiative.

Man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls lynched in Arunachal

IANS | July 11, 2025 11:00 PM

Itanagar, July 11 (IANS) In an alarming incident at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley District, a man accused of raping four teenage girls was hacked to death by an irate mob, officials said.

Maha: State council passes MSPS Bill, opposition walks out

IANS | July 11, 2025 10:33 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024 was on Friday passed by voice vote in the state council while the opposition walked out of the house, saying that the bill is against the communist ideology.

1,608 ‘unauthorised’ horns removed in Mumbai city: Maha CM

IANS | July 11, 2025 10:11 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that “unauthorised” horns have been removed from all religious places in Mumbai as police have removed a total of 1,608 horns.

Jamnagar's ITRA emerges as global hub for Ayurvedic education and research

IANS | July 11, 2025 10:11 PM

Jamnagar (Gujarat), July 11 (IANS) Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is making India proud by promoting Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine at the global level.

DRDO and IAF successfully test indigenous missile Astra off Odisha coast

IANS | July 11, 2025 9:48 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) In a significant boost to India's self-reliance in defence technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF), on Friday, successfully conducted a flight test of ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), equipped with an indigenous radio frequency seeker, from a Sukhoi-30 Mk-I fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha, Ministry of Defence officials said.

Kejriwal responsible for extortions, targeted killings in Punjab: Sukhbir Badal

IANS | July 11, 2025 9:35 PM

Chandigarh, July 11 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday appealed to Punjabis to unite to stop the loot of Punjab and its resources allegedly by AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal even as he held him responsible for the collapse of the law and order situation as well as the steep increase in extortions and targeted killings.

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Air India crash: Both engines shut down after shift in fuel control switches; one pilot said he ‘didn’t do it’

PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela today

Maratha forts secure UNESCO World Heritage status, marking India’s 44th global recognition

India, WHO forge global alliance for traditional medicine through Jamnagar initiative

Man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls lynched in Arunachal

Maha: State council passes MSPS Bill, opposition walks out

1,608 ‘unauthorised’ horns removed in Mumbai city: Maha CM

Jamnagar's ITRA emerges as global hub for Ayurvedic education and research

DRDO and IAF successfully test indigenous missile Astra off Odisha coast

Kejriwal responsible for extortions, targeted killings in Punjab: Sukhbir Badal

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