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DGCA may review framework for pilot fitness, other aspects
The plan also comes against the backdrop of the death of an Air India Express pilot due to a medical condition in the national capital earlier this month soon after operating a flight from Srinagar
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Zoom outage: Service restored after global disruption impacts video calls, website
Zoom experienced a significant global outage on Friday, disrupting video meetings, its website, and mobile apps, leaving numerous users unable to connect. The company acknowledged domain name resolution issues and later confirmed service restoration. While investigating the cause, a hacking group, DarkStorm, claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack, though Zoom has not confirmed this.
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Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail link project: Vaishnaw witnesses breakthrough of longest rail tunnel in Uttarakhand
The 14.57-km-long tunnel no 8 between Devprayag and Janasu is part of the ambitious 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project in Uttarakhand
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India's FY25 trade surplus with US grows, deficit with China widens
India's trade dynamics reveal a shifting landscape, with the US emerging as a key partner, marked by increased exports and a growing trade surplus. Conversely, the trade deficit with China has widened significantly due to decreased exports, particularly in ore, and a surge in imports. This reflects changing global trade patterns and India's evolving export destinations.
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Trump admin asks IRS to strip Harvard’s tax-exempt status
The Trump administration formally requested the IRS to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, alleging a failure to adequately address antisemitism on campus. This action follows increased scrutiny of elite universities and a DOJ review of Harvard's federal contracts and grants. President Trump has criticized Harvard, accusing it of promoting hate and failing its students.
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40 rural women get their glow up with 90-day beautician course
Electrosteel Castings extends support to the initiative
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Heat island push to city’s scorching summer temperature
Research shows that the temperature within the Urban Heat Island areas could be 3 to 5 degrees higher than the surroundings, dramatically worsening citizens’ lives
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Abrupt visa termination: Indian student, 3 others sue Trump admin
Four international students from Michigan universities, including one from India, are suing the Department of Homeland Security. They allege their student visas were abruptly terminated without explanation, jeopardizing their studies and risking deportation. The ACLU of Michigan is representing the students, arguing the terminations were based on minor interactions with law enforcement and are deterring future international scholars.
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'Jaat' film sees further drop as 'Kesari 2' is set to hit the screens
Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' has now begun to slow down as it saw a further drop on Wednesday, as the advance bookings for Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' begin. 'Jaat' has crossed Rs 50 crore at the domestic box office.
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'What's going on with our courts?': Trump lashes out after judge blocks deportation
Donald Trump attacked the American judiciary. This followed a judge's decision. The judge stopped his administration's plan. The plan aimed to cancel protections for over half a million migrants. Trump used Truth Social to voice his anger. He accused the courts of bias. He claimed they were obstructing his agenda. The judge in question is Indira Talwani.
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Trans women not legally ‘women’ under Equality Act, rules UK Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 exclusively refers to biological females, impacting single-sex services. This unanimous decision, favoring For Women Scotland, distinguishes between "sex" and "gender reassignment," potentially affecting equal pay and access to services.
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SC on Urdu use: Language shouldn't divide society
The Supreme Court has emphasized that India's linguistic diversity should be celebrated, not be a cause for division. The court upheld the use of Urdu, alongside Marathi, on a signboard in Maharashtra, dismissing the misconception that Urdu is foreign to India. It cautioned against associating language with religion, highlighting Urdu's Indian origin and its role in the nation's cultural heritage.
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16th Finance Commission team lauds WhatsApp governance model in A.P.
The goal is to provide up to 1,000 services through WhatsApp, Chief Minister informs the delegation
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No one has licence to loot, Gandhis must answer charges: BJP
BJP dismissed Congress's vendetta claims after the Gandhis were charged in the National Herald case, asserting that no one is above the law. Ravi Shankar Prasad urged Congress to address the allegations, highlighting the misappropriation of real estate worth thousands of crores. Sudhanshu Trivedi clarified that the probe began in 2013 under the UPA government, refuting claims of political vendetta.
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Not a whiff of crime, it's a hit job by BJP to divert focus: Congress
Congress has denounced the ED's National Herald case as a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the BJP, asserting that Young India, a not-for-profit entity, has not engaged in any financial impropriety. AICC leaders highlighted the absence of any crime under relevant laws, accusing the Modi government of diverting attention from critical issues like unemployment and economic decline.
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Amaravati needs an international airport to attract foreign investments, says Minister Narayana
The State government is committed to fulfilling all the promises that have been made to the farmers in the capital region, says Narayana
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Plea flags Rs 1.7 crore paid to CM daughter without service
Kerala High Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and others concerning alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Veena’s firm. This action follows a PIL seeking a CBI inquiry into the matter.
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Couples marrying against parents' wishes can't claim police protection as right: Allahabad High Court
The court gave the ruling while deciding an application filed by a couple seeking protection.
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Alliance with BJP only for TN assembly polls, not for coalition govt: EPS
Edappadi K Palaniswami clarified that AIADMK's alliance with BJP is solely for the 2026 election, not a commitment to a coalition government. He emphasized respecting each party's autonomy, while BJP's Nainar Nagenthran stated coalition decisions rest with party leaders. Palaniswami criticized DMK's discomfort, asserting the alliance aims for Tamil Nadu's development.
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How one of India’s biggest jobs scandals was executed
The Calcutta High Court and Supreme Court invalidated the 2016 West Bengal School Selection Commission recruitment process due to widespread manipulation. Approximately 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments were cancelled, revealing a scam involving manipulated mark sheets, rank jumping, and appointments of ineligible candidates. Investigations exposed destroyed records and the creation of supernumerary posts to accommodate fraudulent appointments.
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