MCD commissioner’s financial powers enhanced from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore: Delhi govt | India News
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has enhanced the financial powers of the city’s municipal commissioner…
Evening news wrap: PM Modi arrives in Israel for 2-day visit; 200+ IndiGo flyers stranded for 5 hours on flight & more | India News
Photo credit: Agencies Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit to Israel, where he was personally received by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Over 200 passengers on IndiGo flight 6E1025 from Chennai to Singapore were stranded inside the aircraft for nearly five hours, sparking chaos and passenger protests. Union commerce…
‘No greater patriotism than this’: Rahul Gandhi praises ‘Mohammad Deepak’ for standing against hate – watch | India News
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday heaped praises for Deepak Kumar — Kotdwar man who identified himself as “Mohammad Deepak” while confronting a group of Bajrang Dal members to shield a Muslim shopkeeper.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that Deepak has defended the tricolour and Constitution…
Parliamentary panel passes resolution against AI summit protest, opposition MPs dissent | India News
NEW DELHI: The raging political row over the Youth Congress’ protest at the global AI summit echoed Tuesday at a parliamentary committee meeting as it passed a resolution condemning the incident amid dissent by MPs from different opposition parties.“The committee would like to place on record its appreciation for successfully organizing the India Al Impact…
‘Safety is priority’: DGCA issues guidelines after ‘surge’ in aviation incidents; grounds Learjet fleet after Pawar plane crash | India News
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday rolled out a series of stringent measures, citing a “recent surge in aviation incidents.”The enhanced safety directives were announced after a high-level meeting between the aviation regulator and Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs). The review came a day after an air ambulance en route to Delhi…
After Amma: AIADMK’s struggle to fill the void left by Jayalalithaa | India News
J Jayalalithaa (AI-generated image used for representation) NEW DELHI: Nearly a decade after J Jayalalithaa’s death, the AIADMK is still trying to rediscover itself. Once held together by Amma’s towering authority, the party has spent years battling leadership struggles, electoral setbacks and shifting alliances, even as it prepares for another high-stakes assembly election in 2026.On…
‘Provided logistics’ for ‘shirtless’ protest: Why Delhi Police arrested youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu | India News
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Tuesday sought a 7-day police custody of Indian Youth Congress chief Udhay Bhanu Chiba following his arrest in connection to shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during AI Summit.Bhanu was brought to the court of judicial magistrate at Patiala House court after he was arrested following interrogation. Congress Paradox: Tharoor Lauds…
Air Ambulance with 7 on board crashes in Jharkhand shortly after takeoff to Delhi | India News
Photo credit: Redbird website NEW DELHI: A Delhi-bound air ambulance with seven people, including two crew members, on board crashed shortly after take off from Ranchi on Monday night. The Beechcraft C90 (VT-AJV) belonging to Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd (not the pilot training academy) had gotten airborne at 7.11 pm. It is learnt just after…
Political messaging behind timing of installation of Rajaji’s bust? | India News
NEW DELHI: The timing of installation of C Rajagopalachari’s bust replacing Edward Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhawan gains significance as the southern state is going for polls in next few months where BJP has struggled to make major inroads. The invitees to Monday’s event also included “guests from Tamil Nadu”.The replacement of Lutyens bust with Rajaji…
‘Minor incident on ground’: HAL dismisses Tejas ‘crash’ reports; defends safety record of jet | India News
Tejas jet (file photo used for representative purposes) NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Monday dismissed reports of any ‘major damage’ to a Tejas jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF), calling it a “minor technical incident on ground”.Refuting the earlier reports it said, “HAL acknowledges the recent media reports on the LCA Tejas…
‘Axis of nations committed to stability’: Netanyahu praises India ahead of PM Modi’s Israel visit | India News
ANI file photo Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel during a Cabinet meeting on Monday.He described the relationship between the two countries as “an axis of nations committed to stability and progress,” emphasizing their partnership in innovation, security, and shared strategic goals. Netanyahu Links Modi’s…