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Four Escape Injury After Montana Airport Runway Collision

Four Escape Injury After Montana Airport Runway Collision

Kalispell, Montana: A routine landing turned hazardous when a small turboprop aircraft clipped a stationary plane at Kalispell City Airport, sparking a fire that sent thick smoke billowing over the runway. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., according to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio. Authorities identified the aircraft as a Socata TBM 700 carrying four individuals. Upon touching down, the plane collided with an unoccupied parked aircraft, igniting flames that quickly spread to the surrounding grass. Emergency crews from Kalispell Fire Department responded within minutes, dousing the flames before they could threaten additional planes or nearby hangars. Fire Chief…
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US Aims for Strategic Influence in Balochistan, Claims Legal Expert

US Aims for Strategic Influence in Balochistan, Claims Legal Expert

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Intellectual Property Rights attorney and author Navroop Singh has alleged that the United States is positioning itself to exert strategic control over Balochistan, a mineral-rich province of Pakistan that has reportedly been on Washington’s radar since the 1980s. Singh suggested that such a move could trigger a complex regional power struggle involving both India and China. His comments came in the wake of the U.S. State Department’s recent decision to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO). The BLA had already been labeled a…
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President Donald Trump Extends China Tariff Suspension for 90 More Days

President Donald Trump Extends China Tariff Suspension for 90 More Days

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order granting a 90-day extension to the current suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports. The announcement, made on Tuesday, emphasized that all other parts of the existing trade agreement between the two countries will remain intact. “I have just signed an Executive Order that will extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days. All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same,” President Trump said in his statement. The decision aims to maintain trade stability between the U.S. and China, providing an extended window for economic…
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CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a new phase in the fight against cancer. During a program in Sangrur, he flagged off 12 Cancer Care buses. These buses will provide medical tests and treatment to people. He said that the trains which used to run from Bathinda to Bikaner were known as the “Cancer Express” because Bikaner has a cancer hospital where many people from Punjab used to go for treatment. CM Mann said that about 70 to 80 percent of the patients on that train were cancer patients. The Malwa belt is especially affected…
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Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…
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Elevated Dining-Elevated Flavours:  Symphony of Duck and Unlimited Dim Sums at Far & East

Elevated Dining-Elevated Flavours: Symphony of Duck and Unlimited Dim Sums at Far & East

This season, high above Bengaluru's skyline, two delicious tales unfold at Far & East, the elegant Pan-Asian restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru. Curated by Chef Wong Chin Sheong, the hotel's Chinese Chef, each experience reflects a journey steeped in tradition and artistry. With over two decades spent in acclaimed kitchens across Malaysia, Dubai, and India, Chef Wong brings a deeply intuitive approach to regional cuisine-where his mastery over Cantonese and Szechuan traditions is beautifully balanced with contemporary flair. From the layered, flavour-rich Symphony of Duck-a soulful homage to the beloved bird-to the Unlimited Dim Sum Lunch, an invitation to…
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Rebel Akali Dal Faction Gathers in Amritsar to Elect New Leadership, Challenging Sukhbir Badal’s Grip

Rebel Akali Dal Faction Gathers in Amritsar to Elect New Leadership, Challenging Sukhbir Badal’s Grip

Amritsar: A major showdown in Punjab’s Sikh politics is set to unfold today as a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), backed by the Akal Takht’s five-member Bharti Committee, convenes in Amritsar to choose a new party president for what they are calling the “revived” Akali Dal. The meeting, taking place at Burj Akali Phoola Singh, is being presented by dissidents as the rebirth of the “true” SAD — a direct challenge to the long-standing leadership of Sukhbir Singh Badal, who they accuse of leading the party into political decline and defying key religious directives from the Akal…
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Fresh Strains Push India-Pakistan Relations to the Edge: Is Another Conflict Imminent?

Fresh Strains Push India-Pakistan Relations to the Edge: Is Another Conflict Imminent?

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The fragile peace between India and Pakistan is once again under intense strain, with recent events sparking fears that the neighbours could be inching toward another confrontation. The tension stems from a chain of incidents that began with the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, 2025, an attack that left 26 civilians dead and shook the nation’s conscience. According to officials, terrorists clad in Indian Army uniforms infiltrated Baisaran Valley and opened fire indiscriminately on holidaying couples and tourists. The calculated nature of the assault, targeting mostly married men, underscored its brutality and left dozens of families…
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India, Pakistan To Stage Simultaneous Naval Drills in Arabian Sea Amid Strained Ties

India, Pakistan To Stage Simultaneous Naval Drills in Arabian Sea Amid Strained Ties

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Amid lingering tensions, the navies of India and Pakistan will launch separate war exercises in the Arabian Sea from Monday, running for several days. Both countries have issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for designated maritime zones, though specifics about the vessels involved remain under wraps. Defence officials told ANI that the Indian Navy’s exercises will take place on August 11–12, marking the first major show of strength since Operation Sindoor in May, when Indian forces struck nine terror hubs in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 militants. Despite a ceasefire signed on May 10, relations have stayed…
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PM Mark Carney’s Approval Slips Slightly but Remains Strong: Abacus Poll

PM Mark Carney’s Approval Slips Slightly but Remains Strong: Abacus Poll

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to enjoy broad public support, even as new polling shows a slight dip in his approval ratings during the summer months. According to Abacus Data, approval for the Carney-led Liberal government has fallen to 50%, a two-point drop from mid-July and the lowest since March. While the decline is modest, it comes amid heightened economic tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 35% tariffs on Canadian goods earlier this month. The tariffs — announced after Ottawa failed to secure a new trade agreement by the August 1 deadline — have…
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