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US: Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Oregon's Portland

A flight from Portland, Oregon, operated by Alaska Airlines, was forced to make an emergency landing after encountering an unspecified incident shortly after departure, as reported by The Washington Post. Although the exact cause of the emergency landing was unclear, local sources suggested extreme depressurization, with images indicating a significant portion of the plane's window missing. Flight data from Flightradar24 revealed that the aircraft had reached an altitude of 16,300 feet before descending and returning to Portland International Airport within 20 minutes of takeoff. The airline confirmed that Flight 1282, utilizing a Boeing 737-9 Max, was en route to Southern…
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`Kejriwal Accepts Resignation, Swati Maliwal to File RS Nomination on Jan 8`

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has approved the resignation of Swati Maliwal from her position as the Chief of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). Maliwal stepped down from her role on Friday following her nomination by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. She is set to file her nomination on January 8, marking her entry into parliamentary affairs. Known for her advocacy for women's rights, Maliwal shared a video expressing her emotions about leaving the DCW after eight years of service. She acknowledged the challenges faced during her tenure and emphasized that…
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Crude oil futures surge to six-session high amid rising tensions in Middle East: S&P GCI

Crude oil futures reached a six-session peak on January 5, propelled by increasing tensions in the Middle East, leading to concerns about potential prolonged disruptions to Red Sea vessel traffic. S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI) reported that the decision by A.P. Moller-Maersk, one of the world's largest shipping lines, to reroute its ships from the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the Cape of Good Hope for `the foreseeable future` heightened concerns about the impact on seaborne container transportation. This move followed Iran-backed Houthi rebels launching a new type of attack on international shipping using unmanned surface vessels,…
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`Bharat Mata ki Jai`: Indian crew of MV Lila Norfolk thanks Indian Navy

The Indian crew members of the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk expressed gratitude to the Indian Navy for their rescue. The Navy successfully evacuated the hijacked vessel off the coast of Somalia, and in a video shared by the Navy, the crew members can be heard chanting `Bharat Mata ki Jai` and expressing their appreciation. One rescued individual mentioned being stuck for 24 hours and expressed relief after the Indian Navy intervened, while another conveyed pride in the Indian Navy's actions. On January 6, 2024, the Indian Navy's marine commandos executed a swift operation in the North Arabian Sea to…
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BJP plans nationwide live telecast of Shri Ram Mandir consecration

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its intention to broadcast the highly anticipated consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya live at the booth level nationwide. The ceremony, scheduled for January 22, 2024, will be accessible to the public through large screens set up by BJP workers as instructed by the party. The initiative aims to enable people across the country to witness the consecration of Shri Ram Lala and participate in the auspicious event. Additionally, BJP workers are encouraged to engage in social initiatives, such as distributing blankets, organizing community feasts ('bhandar'), or contributing through donations of…
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Community very shaken': Extortion threats prompt Hindu community leaders to hold public forum in Canada

The Hindu community leaders in Surrey, Canada, are organizing a public forum in response to recent extortion threats and a concerning law and order situation in the Lower Mainland. This initiative by the Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia follows warnings by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) regarding an extortion racket targeting local businesses. The decision to hold the forum was influenced by a shooting incident on December 27, seemingly directed at the house of the society's president's son, though no injuries were reported. The president, Satish Kumar, expressed the community's fear, stating that some individuals have already…
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Light 5 diyas to celebrate 'pran pratishtha' at Ram temple: BJP chief Nadda appeals to people

BJP National President JP Nadda has urged the public to mark the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya by lighting five earthen lamps, known as Shri Ram Jyoti, on January 22. Addressing a gathering in Shimla during the 'Abhinandan Samaroh,' Nadda emphasized the significance of 'pran pratishtha' and likened the celebration to Diwali. He called for a nationwide cleanliness campaign at temples and religious places from January 14-22, echoing Prime Minister Modi's appeal. Nadda highlighted the BJP's historical resolution in 1989 for the construction of the grand temple in Ayodhya. In response to PM Modi's call for a…
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Punjab Speaker releases biography of Ex-MP and Padma Bhushan Awardee Tarlochan Singh

Chandigarh - Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, on Friday, unveiled the book titled ` Tarlochan Singh: Historic Journey`, shedding light on the life of the former Member of Parliament and Padma Bhushan Awardee Tarlochan Singh, here at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration. During the ceremony, the chief guest Kultar Singh Sandhwan hailed Tarlochan Singh as an individual whose capabilities have solidified his legacy. `As a stalwart in politics, religion and journalism, Tarlochan Singh stands out as a prominent figure in the Punjabi community, providing a distinctive identity to the global Sikh community`, he added. Sandhwan said…
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AAP Haryana Leader Nirmal Singh and Chitra Sarwara, Again join Congress in Delhi

Chandigarh - Congress had a major success on Friday as prominent leaders of North Haryana Nirmal Singh and Chitra Sarwara joined the Congress Party, in the presence of General Secretary in-charge of Haryana Congress Deepak Babaria, Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, State Congress President Udai Bhan and MP Deepender Hooda. On this occasion, the leaders said no one could stop the formation of the Congress government in Haryana under the leadership of Hooda ji. “Bhupinder Singh Hooda still rules the hearts of the people of Haryana,” the two leaders said. Those who joined the Congress party today along with…
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Punjab Local Govt. Minister Immediately Spend Unused Funds Under Various Schemes

Chandigarh - Local Government Minister Balkar Singh held a review meeting at Municipal Bhawan Sector 35 Chandigarh, discussing development works with head office and field officials, along with MLAs. He instructed officials to promptly utilize the unspent funds for the welfare of the people according to issued guidelines.#subhead1 Minister Balkar Singh highlighted the Punjab government's commitment, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, to provide basic facilities and a pollution-free environment. The state government is actively involved in development work across Punjab to achieve this goal. During the meeting, the Minister discussed projects under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Amrut…
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