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Delhi Airport to Begin Full-Body Scanner Trials in May 2025, Embraces High-Tech Security Upgrade
10 Apr

Delhi Airport to Begin Full-Body Scanner Trials in May 2025, Embraces High-Tech Security Upgrade

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is taking a significant step forward in enhancing passenger security by introducing full-body scanners as part of a high-tech upgrade. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) announced that trial runs for these advanced scanners will commence in May 2025, aligning with the latest safety protocols set by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). During the initial phase, four full-body scanners equipped with cutting-edge millimetre-wave technology will be installed which will include two units at Terminal 1 (T1) and another two at Terminal 3 (T3). These machines will undergo a comprehensive trial…
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Disaster Management Amendment Act Comes into Force, Empowers NDMA and States
09 Apr

Disaster Management Amendment Act Comes into Force, Empowers NDMA and States

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New Delhi, April 9, 2025: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially came into effect on Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced through a gazette notification.“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (10 of 2025), the Central Government hereby appoints the 9th day of April, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force,” the notification stated.The law amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, expanding the role of disaster authorities and giving statutory status to key committees such…
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PM Modi Invited to Russia’s Victory Day Parade; India Yet to Confirm Participation
09 Apr

PM Modi Invited to Russia’s Victory Day Parade; India Yet to Confirm Participation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, April 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an official invitation from Russia to attend the country’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday.“The Prime Minister has received an invitation from Russia,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a media briefing. He added that a final decision on Modi’s participation would be taken “at the appropriate time.”The invitation comes ahead of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, a significant commemoration of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany during World War II. Moscow has extended invitations to…
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India Scraps Trans-Shipment Facility for Bangladesh Citing Congestion and Political Tensions
09 Apr

India Scraps Trans-Shipment Facility for Bangladesh Citing Congestion and Political Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, April 9, 2025: India has withdrawn the trans-shipment facility extended to Bangladesh in 2020, citing severe congestion at its airports and seaports. The decision comes in the wake of controversial remarks by Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, who described India’s Northeast as “landlocked” and supported Chinese autonomy in the region.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the facility, which allowed Bangladeshi cargo to move through Indian land customs stations en route to ports and airports for shipment to third countries, had become unsustainable.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the growing backlog and delays were affecting India's own trade efficiency.…
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Passenger Urinates on Co-Traveller Aboard Air India Flight from Delhi to Bangkok, Probe Ordered
09 Apr

Passenger Urinates on Co-Traveller Aboard Air India Flight from Delhi to Bangkok, Probe Ordered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, April 9, 2025: A shocking incident of unruly in-flight behavior unfolded aboard Air India flight AI2336 on Wednesday, when an Indian passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller en route from Delhi to Bangkok.Air India confirmed the incident in an official statement, saying the crew acted according to protocol and reported the matter to the relevant authorities. "The crew followed all laid down procedures, and the matter has been reported. In addition to warning the unruly passenger, our crew offered to assist the aggrieved passenger to file a grievance with authorities in Bangkok, which was declined at the…
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Centre Files Supreme Court Caveat as Opposition Mounts Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
08 Apr

Centre Files Supreme Court Caveat as Opposition Mounts Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2025 — The Centre on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking to be heard before any stay is granted on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following a flurry of petitions challenging its constitutional validity. The move comes amid mounting opposition from political parties and Muslim organisations, who claim the law infringes on religious freedom.By filing the caveat, the government aims to prevent the possibility of an ex-parte interim stay. The Supreme Court is expected to take up the matter on April 15, as per the computer-generated listing.On Monday, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv…
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Jaishankar, Rubio Push for Swift India-US Trade Deal Amid Rising Tariff Tensions<br>
07 Apr

Jaishankar, Rubio Push for Swift India-US Trade Deal Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, April 7, 2025: India and the United States are speeding up efforts to finalise a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, even as new American tariffs rattle global markets.On Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the deal’s progress. Jaishankar later confirmed that both sides stressed the importance of wrapping up the agreement quickly. “Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement,” he posted online, though he didn’t share further details.This conversation follows US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch’s visit to India last week, where key…
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India’s Mi-17V5 Choppers to Get Indigenous Combat Upgrades in ₹2,385 Crore Defence Deal
07 Apr

India’s Mi-17V5 Choppers to Get Indigenous Combat Upgrades in ₹2,385 Crore Defence Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
National Times Bureau, April 7, 2025: India has signed a ₹2,385 crore deal to upgrade its Mi-17V5 helicopters with cutting-edge electronic warfare systems. The Ministry of Defence sealed the contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, marking a major boost to indigenous defence manufacturing.These Russian-origin helicopters, numbering 151, are the backbone of Indian Air Force operations in the Himalayas. Acquired between 2008 and 2013, they’ll now be fitted with modern EW suites to increase their survivability in hostile zones.The new systems will be built largely with Indian components. That means local firms — including small and medium-sized ones —…
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Supreme Court to Consider Urgent Hearing on Pleas Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
07 Apr

Supreme Court to Consider Urgent Hearing on Pleas Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, April 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider urgent listing of multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent from Droupadi Murmu on April 5.Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud responded after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, mentioned the matter for immediate hearing. “All the matters will be placed before me in the afternoon,” said CJI Chandrachud, advising lawyers to follow listing procedures already in place.Nearly a dozen petitions have been filed so far, with more expected as backlash intensifies. Among the petitioners are the All…
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LPG Gets Costlier by ₹50 from April 8: Here’s What You’ll Pay Now
07 Apr

LPG Gets Costlier by ₹50 from April 8: Here’s What You’ll Pay Now

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Starting tomorrow, April 8, cooking gas is going to be a bit more expensive across the country. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced a ₹50 hike per LPG cylinder, and yes—it applies to everyone, whether you're getting subsidised gas under the Ujjwala Yojana or not. So, what does that mean for you? If you're an Ujjwala beneficiary, your cylinder will now cost ₹550 If you're a non-Ujjwala consumer, the price rises to ₹853 This increase follows the government’s recent hike in fuel excise duties and is likely aimed at easing pressure on oil marketing companies…
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