DGCA pulls up Turkish Airlines over multiple safety violations

IANS | June 4, 2025 10:42 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports -- Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, it was announced on Wednesday.

RCB-KSCA express deep regret as stampede mars victory celebrations for IPL triumph

IANS | June 4, 2025 10:01 PM

Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) What was meant to be a historic celebration turned into a heartbreaking tragedy as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed 11 lives and left 33 others injured. The incident occurred just hours after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, sparking a massive turnout of fans near the stadium.

Maharashtra is an important hub for foreign investors: CM Fadnavis

IANS | June 4, 2025 9:31 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Maharashtra is now becoming an important hub not only for Indian but also for international investors, adding that the state is being prepared for future industries and innovations.

'Absolutely heartrending': PM Modi condoles deaths in B'luru stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | June 4, 2025 9:07 PM

New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in which at least 11 people were killed while over 30 sustained injuries. The incident happened while fans were trying to enter the stadium to participate in the celebration event organised to mark the occasion of RCB winning its first-ever IPL trophy.

India-Central Asia Dialogue set to enhance anti-terror partnerships across region

IANS | June 4, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Foreign Ministers from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the two-day 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue as India continues to put a strong foot forward in enhancing anti-terror and de-radicalisation partnerships across the region.

Judges must be beyond reproach: Inquiry panel rebuked Justice Varma for ‘breach of public trust’, say sources

IANS | June 4, 2025 7:28 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) In what is being seen as an extraordinary and rare development in the Indian judiciary, a three-member committee appointed by then Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna has indicted Justice Yashwant Varma, now of the Allahabad High Court, finding serious substance in allegations of judicial misconduct, and recommended the initiation of removal proceedings.