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04 Feb

Ghaziabad Tragedy: Probe Focuses on Online Gaming Influence After Three Sisters Die

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaGhaziabad tragedy, Korean online game, minor sisters death, online gaming addiction

Ghaziabad, February 4, 2026: The deaths of three minor sisters who jumped from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad have triggered a wide-ranging investigation, with police examining the possible psychological impact of an online, task-based gaming platform believed to have influenced the girls’ behaviour. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in the Sahibabad/Bharat City area, when residents reported a loud noise around 2.15 am. The victims — identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12) — were rushed to a hospital in Loni, where doctors declared them dead on arrival, police said. Investigators…

04 Feb

Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata After Engine Fire Alert

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation safety, emergency landing, engine fire alert, Kathmandu to Istanbul flight, Kolkata airport, Turkish Airlines

Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma|): A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after the pilot suspected a fire in one of the aircraft’s engines, airport officials said. The aircraft, carrying 236 passengers and 11 crew members, had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when the pilot noticed a possible fire in the right engine within minutes of departure. As a precautionary measure, the engine was immediately shut down. Following the alert, the pilot contacted Kolkata air traffic control and…

04 Feb

US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India US trade deal, Indian tariffs, Jamieson Greer, tariff cuts, US Trade Representative

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced that India will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American industrial and agricultural products under the trade agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump, describing it as a significant gain for US exporters while noting that some sensitive sectors in India will remain protected. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the agreement would substantially open India’s market to US goods and called it a major victory for the American economy. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Greer said the paperwork for the deal was being finalised, but the core terms had…

04 Feb

Congress Protest Outside Parliament Sparks War of Words Between Rahul Gandhi and Minister Ravneet Bittu

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsCongress protest, India–US trade deal, Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi, Ravneet Singh Bittu

New Delhi Rajeev Sharma): Political tensions escalated outside Parliament on Wednesday as Congress Members of Parliament staged a protest accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “compromised,” leading to a brief but sharp verbal confrontation between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu. The protesting Congress MPs assembled near the Parliament complex holding placards with the slogan “PM is compromised,” reiterating claims earlier made by Rahul Gandhi while addressing the media over the India–US trade agreement. The protest unfolded amid an already charged atmosphere during the ongoing Parliament session. The situation intensified when Ravneet…

04 Feb

Air India and IndiGo Planes Brush Wingtips in Minor Ground Incident at Mumbai Airport

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo were involved in a minor ground incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, when the wingtips of the two planes came into contact during routine taxiing operations. Authorities confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured and all those on board are safe. The incident occurred while Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to fly to Coimbatore, was stationary on a taxiway awaiting take-off clearance. At the same time, IndiGo flight 6E 791, which had just arrived from Hyderabad, was taxiing towards its designated parking…

04 Feb

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Against Voter Revision in West Bengal; Mamata Banerjee May Argue Case Herself

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in West Bengal, a process that has triggered sharp political reactions in the state. All eyes are on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who may personally present arguments before the court after nearly three decades. Known for her combative political style, Mamata Banerjee has been vocal in opposing the SIR exercise. After earlier criticising its implementation in Bihar, she has now approached the apex court against the rollout of the same…

04 Feb

Three sisters die by suicide in Ghaziabad in likely online gaming task; Korean app under scanner

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National Times Bureau :- “Mummy, Papa, sorry” — these were reportedly the last words written by three sisters who are suspected to have died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad late Tuesday night. Police officials said they are examining multiple aspects of the case, including claims that the girls may have been addicted to a Korean task-based online gaming application. The incident took place around 2:15 am in the Bharat City locality. The deceased have been identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), according to Superintendent of Police Atul Kumar…

03 Feb

Adani Defence, Italy’s Leonardo Partner to Build Military Helicopter Manufacturing Ecosystem in India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAdani Defence & Aerospace, AW109 TrekkerM, AW169M, helicopter manufacturing India, Leonardo

New Delhi, February 3, 2026: Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian aerospace major Leonardo to develop a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the future requirements of the Indian armed forces and boosting indigenous defence production. As part of the partnership, the two companies will focus on addressing military requirements for Leonardo’s AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters. The collaboration will involve phased indigenisation of manufacturing, setting up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, and establishing end-to-end pilot training capabilities within India, according to a joint statement. The MoU was signed…

03 Feb

Eight Opposition MPs Suspended from Lok Sabha for Remainder of Budget Session Amid Uproar

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New Delhi, February 3, 2026: Seven Congress Members of Parliament and one MP from the CPI(M) were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday for the remainder of the ongoing Budget Session, intensifying the standoff between the government and the opposition. The suspension, which will remain in effect until the conclusion of the Budget Session on April 2, was ordered after the Chair accused the members of unruly conduct, including tearing papers and throwing them towards the Chair during repeated disruptions in the House. The action came on a day marked by persistent turmoil in Parliament, with opposition members protesting…

03 Feb

AAP Announces Entry Into Ponda By-Election, Kejriwal Promises Immediate Healthcare Reforms in Goa

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Goa healthcare crisis, ID Hospital, Ponda by-election, ₹10 lakh health insurance

Ponda, February 3, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday formally announced the party’s entry into the Ponda Assembly by-election, asserting that the election of an AAP MLA would trigger immediate reforms in Goa’s healthcare system, starting with the revamp of the ID Hospital. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal visited St Alex Church in Calangute, where he sought blessings for the people of Goa. He was received by Parish Priest Father Mariano Silveira. The visit, party leaders said, reflected AAP’s belief in inclusive and people-centric politics. Kejriwal was accompanied by former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP…