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Sonia Gandhi to Lead Congress Strategy Meet Ahead of Stormy Monsoon Session in Parliament
13 Jul

Sonia Gandhi to Lead Congress Strategy Meet Ahead of Stormy Monsoon Session in Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, , ,
New Delhi, July 13, 2025 — Congress Parliamentary Party leader Sonia Gandhi will chair a crucial strategy meeting on Tuesday to chalk out the party’s approach for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, as the opposition gears up for potential clashes with the government over a host of sensitive issues.The session, now scheduled from July 21 to August 21, has been extended by a week beyond its original timeline, signaling the government’s intent to push through significant legislative business. Among the key items on the government’s agenda is legislation to pave the way for private sector participation in India’s nuclear…
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IPL Valuation Soars to $18.5 Billion, Cementing League’s Global Sports Dominance
13 Jul

IPL Valuation Soars to $18.5 Billion, Cementing League’s Global Sports Dominance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, ,
New Delhi, July 13, 2025 — The Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged to an astonishing valuation of USD 18.5 billion (approx. ₹1.56 lakh crore), marking a robust 12.9% year-on-year growth and underscoring its stature as one of the world’s most powerful sporting brands.The latest figures, released by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, also peg the IPL’s brand value alone at USD 3.9 billion (₹32,721 crore), reflecting a 13.8% increase in dollar terms and an even sharper 16.1% rise in rupee terms compared to last year.The report highlights how the IPL continues to set benchmarks in sports business, driven by…
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Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety
13 Jul

Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, Trending,
New Delhi (National Times): Following the successful installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, the Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches. This move will significantly improve passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With cameras, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve the privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors. The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the progress of CCTV Cameras’ installation in locomotives and coaches. The meeting held on…
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Punjab-Haryana Row Escalates Over Mann’s Criticism of PM Modi’s Foreign Visits
12 Jul

Punjab-Haryana Row Escalates Over Mann’s Criticism of PM Modi’s Foreign Visits

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Chandigarh, July 12, 2025 — A war of words has erupted between Punjab and Haryana leaderships after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s sharp remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits drew a stern rebuke from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Saini, hitting back at Mann late Friday, called his comments “inappropriate” and demanded an apology, accusing the Punjab leader of undermining democratic values and the dignity of constitutional offices.“Bhagwant Mann ji seems to have forgotten that he is commenting not only on the Prime Minister but also on the trust and leadership…
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Fuel Cut-Off Triggered Deadly Crash of Air India AI171 Just Seconds After Take-Off from Ahmedabad
12 Jul

Fuel Cut-Off Triggered Deadly Crash of Air India AI171 Just Seconds After Take-Off from Ahmedabad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Ahmedabad, July 12: A London-bound Air India Dreamliner crashed just 32 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, after fuel supply to both engines was abruptly cut off nearly simultaneously, according to a preliminary investigation report.The tragic incident involved flight AI171, operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-ANB, which departed for London after arriving earlier from New Delhi as flight AI423.Investigators revealed that both engines’ fuel cut-off switches were inexplicably moved from the RUN to the CUTOFF position within a second of each other immediately after liftoff, depriving the aircraft of power while it climbed…
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India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO
12 Jul

India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, India, Trending,
New Delhi (National Times): In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems. The release follows India’s proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO’s first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine. India’s efforts to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance and amplify the strengths of its Ayush systems reflect the broader vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra…
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Young people are playing a significant role in nation-building: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela
12 Jul

Young people are playing a significant role in nation-building: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organizations via videoconferencing today. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that today marks the beginning of new responsibilities for these youth in different departments of the Government of India. He congratulated the young individuals on beginning their service in various departments, emphasizing that despite different roles, their common goal is national service, guided by the principle of "Citizen First." The Prime Minister emphasized the unmatched strengths of India’s demographic and democratic foundations. He underlined that India, with…
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Airline Pilots’ Association of India Raises Concern Over AI 171 Crash Report, Cites Bias and Lack of Transparency
12 Jul

Airline Pilots’ Association of India Raises Concern Over AI 171 Crash Report, Cites Bias and Lack of Transparency

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending,
New Delhi: (National Times): The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPAI) has strongly criticized the preliminary report issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 on June 12 in Ahmedabad. In a firm statement released on Saturday, the pilots’ body alleged the report appears to be skewed toward blaming pilot error and lacks essential transparency. "The tone and direction of the investigation suggest a bias toward pilot error. We categorically reject this presumption and insist on a fair, fact-based inquiry," the Association stated. The AAIB's preliminary 15-page report was released…
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AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 10 Crucial Findings
12 Jul

AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 10 Crucial Findings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending,
New Delhi (National Times): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has published its initial 15-page report detailing preliminary findings from the tragic Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12. The incident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, claimed the lives of 240 of the 241 passengers onboard and 19 individuals on the ground, after the aircraft crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel premises near the airport. Only one passenger survived the disaster. The report provides the first official insight into the sequence of events and technical failures that led to the fatal crash. The AAIB notes that…
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Twin Earthquakes Shake Haryana’s Jhajjar, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR
11 Jul

Twin Earthquakes Shake Haryana’s Jhajjar, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, July 11, 2025: Back-to-back earthquakes jolted Haryana’s Jhajjar district this week, sending mild tremors across Delhi-NCR and raising concerns about seismic activity in the region.On Friday evening, an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Jhajjar at 7:49 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor originated at a depth of 10 km beneath the earth’s surface and was felt in Delhi and surrounding areas, prompting residents to step outside buildings as a precaution.This latest quake followed a stronger earthquake on Thursday morning, when a magnitude 4.4 temblor hit the same district at 9:04 am, also at…
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