‘Safety highest priority’: Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi flight pilot who failed drug test
The action comes after the pilot tested “non-negative” for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test, according to a preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) earlier in the day.
Swatantra Bharadwaj detained in Bulandshahr hours after Delhi police’s 72-hour deadline
Bhardwaj’s detention comes days after he triggered a political row over his alleged role in the June 23 incident at Jantar Mantar in a podcast. He has been accused of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, the father of a student who was participating in a protest over alleged examination paper leaks.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed in Budgam operation, one AK Rifle recovered
According to the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps, one AK Rifle and other war-like stores were recovered during the search operation.
Delhi rain floods IGI airport, 9 flights diverted, 400+ delayed
Heavy rain hit Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, leaving flight operations severely disrupted, with waterlogging reported across parts of the airport and over 400 flights delayed and nine diverted.
275 Indians still missing in Nepal, India sends 95 tonnes of relief material: MEA
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that 275 Indian nationals are currently unaccounted for, while 1,907 Indian nationals have so far crossed safely into Nepal from China.
PIL filed in Uttarakhand High Court seeking independent probe into Haldwani ‘purification’ incident
The petition, which has been filed by Dehradun-based lawyer Baijnath Chauhan, is scheduled for hearing before a Division Bench of the High Court on September 7.
ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F17 rocket carrying imaging satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota
GSLV-F17 carrying ISRO earth observation satellite EOS-05 launched successfully at 2:55 am from Sriharikota Satish Dhawan Space Centre. EOS-05 was placed in a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit, the heaviest satellite carried by GSLV.
‘Govt committed to ensuring that fugitives are brought back to India to face law’: MEA
Answering queries on the extradition of Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Punjab National Bank loan fraud case, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said the fugitive was arrested by the Belgian authorities in April last year and has been in a Belgian jail since then.
GSLV-F17 Launch: PM Modi lauds ISRO, says mission ‘reflects excellence and growing capabilities’
The GSLV-F17 vehicle successfully and precisely injected EOS-05, also known as the geo-imaging star satellite, into its intended orbit, marking another milestone for India’s space programme, ISRO chief V Narayanan announced on Thursday.
PM Modi Meets Belgian PM: India, Belgium back early resolution of Ukraine, West Asia conflicts
PM Modi said India and Belgium support early resolution of Ukraine and West Asia conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, during Belgian PM Bart De Wever’s first India visit in 20 years.