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AI171 victims' families seek Boeing 787 pilot on probe panel, final crash report timeline

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:48 PM

Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Nearly 30 families who lost relatives in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash have written to the Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Sunday seeking the inclusion of an experienced Boeing 787 pilot in the official accident investigation, a clear timeline for the release of the final report and regular updates from investigators.

BJP warns of defamation case against Omar Abdullah over 'poaching' allegation, NC hits back

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Sunday threatened to lodge a defamation case against Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Vice President of the ruling National Conference (NC) Omar Abdullah if the latter is unable to present evidence that supports his allegation of the former conspiring to break his party.

No sign of devotees showing ‘distrust’ in system despite donation row: Nripendra Misra

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:15 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said on Sunday that devotees are continuing to throng the temple without any signs of “hesitation or distrust” in the system despite the recent donation row.

Delhi Police solve fake robbery case in four hours; complainant arrested

IANS | July 12, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Delhi Police has solved a purported robbery case within four hours of its reporting, exposing the complainant himself as the alleged mastermind behind the incident and recovered the entire missing cash of Rs 5 lakh concealed inside his vehicle.

Political Hindu: Delhi BJP chief slams Kejriwal for 'embracing' Hindutva ahead of polls

IANS | July 12, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Describing AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal as a “Political Hindu”, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday dismissed the former Chief Minister’s programme to organise Shri Sundarkand Paath in Rohini as a gimmick with an eye on the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

RSS concludes annual meet in Belagavi, confident of embezzlement probe reaching a turning point

IANS | July 12, 2026 4:04 PM

Belagavi (Karnataka), July 12 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday voiced confidence that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple "will reach a turning point", during the conclusion of its annual 'Akhil Bharatiya Pranth Pracharak' meeting in Karnataka's Belagavi.

FairPoint: Reading between the lines of Farooq Abdullah's protest call

Deepika Bhan | July 12, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Is it a coincidence that Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the ruling National Conference, has decided to stage a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood?

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the alleged irregularities of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Tapasvi Chhawani Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya on Sunday said that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the appointment of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as a lifetime member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and also the inclusion of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a trustee.

China wants African nations to switch from USD to yuan in debt repayments

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Beijing has started asking African countries to shift their debt repayments to China from the US dollar to the yuan as part of its strategy to strengthen its own currency and dent the dominance of the American currency in the global payment system as per a media report.

Top 10 firms add nearly Rs 93,000 crore in market value last week

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:38 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) The combined market valuation of four of India's 10 most-valued companies increased by Rs 92,995.48 crore during the last week, with HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainers, even as the broader equity market ended lower.

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AI171 victims' families seek Boeing 787 pilot on probe panel, final crash report timeline

BJP warns of defamation case against Omar Abdullah over 'poaching' allegation, NC hits back

No sign of devotees showing ‘distrust’ in system despite donation row: Nripendra Misra

Delhi Police solve fake robbery case in four hours; complainant arrested

Political Hindu: Delhi BJP chief slams Kejriwal for 'embracing' Hindutva ahead of polls

RSS concludes annual meet in Belagavi, confident of embezzlement probe reaching a turning point

FairPoint: Reading between the lines of Farooq Abdullah's protest call

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

China wants African nations to switch from USD to yuan in debt repayments

Top 10 firms add nearly Rs 93,000 crore in market value last week

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