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DGCA launches probe after Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suffers mid-air altitude variation

IANS | August 4, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a detailed investigation after an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a momentary altitude variation during its journey on Tuesday, prompting medical evaluation of several passengers and crew after the aircraft landed safely in the national capital.

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar to arrive on three-day Bengal visit, attend several events on women's safety

IANS | August 4, 2026 8:06 PM

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar is set to visit West Bengal for the first time after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government came to power in the state, officials said on Tuesday.

Former diplomat slams BNP govt, says Sheikh Hasina not treated fairly by Bangladesh judiciary

IANS | August 4, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's desire to return to Dhaka and file an appeal against the death sentence awarded by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is "fair" and should not be judged politically, Veena Sikri, India's former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, told IANS on Tuesday.

7 years of Article 370 abrogation: Residents of J&K share insights on silent transformation

IANS | August 4, 2026 7:25 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) It was on August 5, 2019, that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated, thus rescinding its special status and bringing it in sync with the laws and regulations prevalent across the country.

Bangladesh PM invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC.

India, China have taken steps to improve people-to-people ties: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India and China have taken several steps to improve ties between the people of both nations, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and the re-establishment of civil aviation connectivity.

Govt likely to question Meta Executives on CSAM, WhatsApp usernames

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Centre is expected to meet senior executives from Meta on August 5 to seek explanations on a range of concerns, including the handling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), risks associated with WhatsApp usernames, and the treatment of verified and prominent accounts across its platforms, it was announced on Tuesday.

LS Speaker Birla, Uzbekistan FM Saidov discuss ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with the visiting Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing ways to deepen inter-parliamentary dialogue, enhance the activities of friendship groups, and promote the exchange of experience in the field of lawmaking.

Bangladesh sees 37 pc drop in foreign loan commitments in FY26

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Bangladesh recorded a 37 per cent fall in foreign loan commitments in FY26, eroding one of the country’s traditional buffers against external shocks and raising questions about future development financing, a new report has said.

No govt involvement, organised by private entity: MEA on Sheikh Hasina's upcoming interaction

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday made it clear that the Indian government is not involved in any way in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's scheduled interaction with media on Wednesday and the programme is being organised by a private media entity.

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DGCA launches probe after Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suffers mid-air altitude variation

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar to arrive on three-day Bengal visit, attend several events on women's safety

Former diplomat slams BNP govt, says Sheikh Hasina not treated fairly by Bangladesh judiciary

7 years of Article 370 abrogation: Residents of J&K share insights on silent transformation

Bangladesh PM invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair: MEA

India, China have taken steps to improve people-to-people ties: MEA

Govt likely to question Meta Executives on CSAM, WhatsApp usernames

LS Speaker Birla, Uzbekistan FM Saidov discuss ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation

Bangladesh sees 37 pc drop in foreign loan commitments in FY26

No govt involvement, organised by private entity: MEA on Sheikh Hasina's upcoming interaction

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