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Akasa Air Flight From Phuket Struck by Lightning; Diverts Safely to Chennai
19 Mar

Akasa Air Flight From Phuket Struck by Lightning; Diverts Safely to Chennai

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Chennai (Gurpreet Singh)— An Akasa Air flight traveling from Phuket to Bengaluru was forced to divert to Chennai on Wednesday after being struck by lightning during a period of severe weather. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX operating as flight QP 624, was navigating through adverse atmospheric conditions when the strike occurred, prompting the flight crew to follow established safety protocols and redirect the plane to the nearest suitable airport. Airline officials confirmed on Thursday that the aircraft landed safely in Chennai without further incident, and all passengers and crew members remained unharmed throughout the encounter. Following the landing, the…
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Delhi Court Grants NIA Custody of US and Ukrainian Nationals Linked to Myanmar Insurgency Training
19 Mar

Delhi Court Grants NIA Custody of US and Ukrainian Nationals Linked to Myanmar Insurgency Training

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— A special Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 11-day custody of a United States citizen and six Ukrainian nationals accused of infiltrating India to train Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs). Special Judge Prashant Sharma, presiding over the matter on Monday, March 16, ruled that the suspects would remain in NIA custody until March 27 to allow for a deeper investigation into a potential larger conspiracy involving Indian insurgent groups. The accused have been identified as US citizen Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and Ukrainian nationals Hurba Petro, Slyviak Taras, Ivan Sukmanovskyi, Stefankiv Marian, Honcharuk…
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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Decades-Old Definition of ‘Industry’ Under Labour Law
19 Mar

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Decades-Old Definition of ‘Industry’ Under Labour Law

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, on Thursday reserved its judgment on the legal correctness of a landmark 1978 ruling that provided an expansive definition of the term "industry." The verdict follows three days of intensive arguments concerning the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa case, which has served as the bedrock of Indian labour jurisprudence for nearly half a century. The bench, which includes Justices B.V. Nagarathna, P.S. Narasimha, Dipankar Datta, Ujjal Bhuyan, Satish Chandra Sharma, Joymalya Bagchi, Alok Aradhe, and Vipul…
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FBI launches manhunt for Indian national in US-wide fraud scheme case
19 Mar

FBI launches manhunt for Indian national in US-wide fraud scheme case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News
National Times Bureau :- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched manhunt for an Indian national accused of orchestrating long-standing fraud scheme across the United States. FBI has also urged the public to step forward in the information on his whereabouts. In a post on X, the FBI said Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is “wanted by the FBI” for his alleged role in a nationwide operation that targeted multiple victims between 2017 and 2021. The FBI has identified Patel, a former fuel station attendant, as a suspect in a nationwide fraud scheme that allegedly operated…
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Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh receives death threat from Bambiha gang, audio clip goes viral
19 Mar

Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh receives death threat from Bambiha gang, audio clip goes viral

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh has reportedly received death threat from gangster Lucky Patial from the Bambiha gang. The puported audio clip of the same is doing rounds on social media, however PTC News does not independently verify the clip.   The threat has been issued a day after a promoter and property dealer was gunned down in Chandigarh's Sector 9.   An audio recording of gangster Lucky Patial from the Bambiha gang has surfaced, in which he refers to the recent murder in Chandigarh’s Sector 9. He claimed that the killing has angered several people, especially those alleging that…
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Cabinet Greenlights ₹33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme to Build 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks
18 Mar

Cabinet Greenlights ₹33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme to Build 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — In a major move to accelerate India’s manufacturing-led growth, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA). The scheme, backed by an allocation of ₹33,660 crore, aims to develop 100 "plug-and-play" industrial parks across the country. These future-ready ecosystems are expected to generate approximately 15 lakh direct jobs while attracting substantial global and domestic investments. By offering pre-approved land and ready-to-use infrastructure, BHAVYA is designed to significantly reduce entry barriers for manufacturing units, MSMEs, and startups, enabling a faster transition from investment intent to actual…
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Supreme Court Terms Alleged Obstruction of ED Raids by CM Mamata “Not a Happy Situation”
18 Mar

Supreme Court Terms Alleged Obstruction of ED Raids by CM Mamata “Not a Happy Situation”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday voiced its concern over the alleged obstruction of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigative duties by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing the scenario as far from ideal. A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice NV Anjaria observed that the interruption of a central probe agency’s raid by a high-ranking state official could lead to unprecedented constitutional crises. The court emphasized that no entity should be left without a remedy when its legal functioning is interrupted, highlighting the potential danger of leaving a legal "vacuum" if…
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1,718 Crore MSP Funding for Cotton Corporation of India to Support 60 Lakh Farmers
18 Mar

Cabinet Approves Rs 1,718 Crore MSP Funding for Cotton Corporation of India to Support 60 Lakh Farmers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a significant move to bolster India’s agricultural sector, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a minimum support price (MSP) funding of ₹1,718.56 crore for the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the 2023-24 cotton season. This decision is aimed at providing direct price support to cotton farmers across the country, ensuring the stability of a crop that sustains the livelihoods of approximately 60 lakh farmers and supports up to 500 lakh people involved in allied industries such as processing, trade, and textiles. The funding ensures that…
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Illegal LPG Storage Unit Busted in South Delhi; 223 Cylinders Seized
18 Mar

Illegal LPG Storage Unit Busted in South Delhi; 223 Cylinders Seized

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a major crackdown on the illegal hoarding and black marketing of cooking gas, the Delhi Police dismantled an unauthorized LPG storage facility in South Delhi’s Rajpur Khurd village on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, a team from the South District Police raided a plot where they discovered a massive stockpile of 223 Indane LPG cylinders being stored without any valid license or safety authorization. The facility was allegedly being operated by 38-year-old Hitesh Rathi and 40-year-old Arvind Kumar, both of whom were arrested at the scene after failing to provide any legal documentation or a…
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Tragedy on Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Three Dead as Container Topples onto Car
18 Mar

Tragedy on Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Three Dead as Container Topples onto Car

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Khopoli (Gurpreet Singh) — A devastating multi-vehicle accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway claimed the lives of three individuals and left five others injured on Wednesday morning. According to the Khopoli Police, the incident occurred when a container trailer lost control and rammed into four vehicles before overturning directly onto an Innova car traveling in the same direction. The impact completely crushed the car, leading to the immediate death of its three occupants. The deceased have been identified by authorities as Ambadas Damu Petare, Shrikant Anant Jadhav, and Pramod Shankar Pawar. Five other individuals sustained injuries in the pile-up, including Navnath…
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