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14 Aug

Rolls-Royce and Reliance Partner to Develop Indigenous Jet Engine for AMCA Fighter Jet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAMCA Engine, Atmanirbhar Bharat, defence manufacturing, Fighter Jet, Reliance Industries, Rolls Royce

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Global engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries Limited announced a strategic partnership on Friday to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India's upcoming fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The joint venture aims to address the critical propulsion requirements of the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking a powerful 120-kilonewton engine to power the stealth fighter program. The landmark initiative represents a major boost for India's indigenous defence aerospace ambitions under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework. While the Ministry of Defence has opened the manufacturing of five AMCA prototypes to private consortia—including…

14 Aug

Woman Booked After Creating Ruckus at Bhubaneswar Airport Over Cancelled Kolkata Flight

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Bhubaneswar (Gurpreet Singh): A passenger was booked by police on Friday after creating a major disturbance at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar following the abrupt cancellation of her flight to Kolkata. The woman reportedly shouted at airline counter staff, climbed onto a luggage conveyor belt, and threw several objects across the terminal area in frustration over the delay. Videos of the confrontation quickly circulated across social media platforms, showing the visibly distressed passenger—who reportedly had an unwell child waiting for her in Kolkata—venting her anger at airport ground staff. Fellow travellers noted that the flight, originally scheduled to…

14 Aug

Chamoli Tunnel Accident: Seven Dead After Sudden Inrush of Water and Debris, Rescue Efforts Continue

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Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): A major accident at an under-construction tunnel in Pipalkoti has claimed seven lives after a large quantity of water and debris entered the structure, trapping workers inside. The tunnel is part of a project being executed by the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC). Rescue teams have been working to reach the remaining workers, with the operation being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). 19 rescued workers taken to Gopeshwar hospital A total of 19 workers were brought to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar after being evacuated from…

14 Aug

Separatist Leader Gurpatwant Pannun’s Fresh Anti-India Rhetoric Ahead of August 15 Draws Attention; Offers $1,000 for Disrupting Flag Hoisting

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): With India preparing to celebrate Independence Day, separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has stepped up his anti-India rhetoric, making provocative remarks from Pakistan and calling for disruption of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15. Addressing the Lahore Press Club, Pannun reportedly announced a $1,000 reward for anyone who succeeds in preventing the Prime Minister from hoisting the Tricolour. He also used the occasion to push his long-standing demand for a separate Khalistan and made a series of claims about Punjab, the Indian armed forces and the country's political leadership. Separatist pitch extends…

14 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Braces for More Rain as Landslide Shuts NH; Orange Alert in Mandi, Sirmaur

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The monsoon situation in Himachal Pradesh remained a cause for concern on Friday after a fresh landslide blocked the Shimla-Dharamshala National Highway near Bhararighat, while the weather department warned of more intense rainfall in several districts over the coming days. The landslide struck the highway on Thursday night when an HRTC bus carrying passengers was passing through the area. The bus narrowly escaped being hit by the falling debris. Traffic on the stretch was subsequently stopped for all vehicles as authorities worked to clear the road. The incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of hill roads…

13 Aug

India and United States Remain Committed to Trade Agreement Amid Looming Russian Tariff Bill

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral relations, Commerce Ministry, India US trade, Rajesh Agrawal, Tariff Bill, Trade Agreement

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United States remain fully committed to advancing negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement despite ongoing legislative efforts in Washington to pass a bill authorizing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on top importers of Russian energy. Speaking in New Delhi on Thursday, Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasized that both nations maintain regular contact and share a mutual dedication to realizing the trade framework agreed upon earlier this year. Addressing concerns regarding the proposed American sanctions, Agrawal characterized the bill as an internal domestic matter for the United States, declining to…

13 Aug

Nurse Found Dead Inside Washroom at NRS Medical College in Kolkata

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Police have launched an investigation after a 30-year-old nurse was found dead inside a staff washroom at the state-run NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred during her night shift in the hospital’s high-dependency unit, has prompted both law enforcement and the state health department to initiate parallel probes to ascertain the exact cause of death. According to preliminary police reports, the nurse reported for duty around 8:00 PM on Wednesday and went to the washroom in the Gynaecology Department building around 10:30 PM. When she failed to return, her…

13 Aug

16 Rescued, Several Trapped After Water and Debris Inundate Chamoli Hydroelectric Tunnel

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Chamoli (Gurpreet Singh): A major rescue operation was launched in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the Pipalkoti hydroelectric project. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) Limited project site, where construction work is being executed by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). Emergency response teams quickly mobilized to the location following reports that roughly 18 to 19 workers were trapped inside the facility. By Thursday evening, multi-agency relief operations had successfully evacuated at least 16 workers, while search efforts continued to…

13 Aug

Himachal Weather: Heavy Rain Spell to Continue, Orange Alert in Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under the grip of unsettled weather over the next few days, with the Meteorological Department warning of intense rainfall in parts of the state. An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur, while several other districts have been placed under a yellow warning. The latest forecast has prompted authorities to advise residents as well as tourists to avoid vulnerable locations, particularly riverbanks, streams and areas susceptible to landslides. Western Disturbance likely to intensify rainfall The weather system is expected to become more active from…

13 Aug

Sirmaur House Collapse: Two Women Dead, Two Toddlers Hurt in Rajgarh Incident

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Sirmaur (Rajeev Sharma): A family tragedy unfolded in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district after a house suddenly collapsed in the Rajgarh subdivision, killing two women and leaving two two-year-old children seriously injured. The incident was reported from the Didag area on Wednesday afternoon. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the house belonged to Bhim Singh of Chhichhadiya village in Mauza PC Didag. Four people were inside the building when it collapsed. Local residents rushed to the spot and helped rescue those trapped under the debris. The two fatalities were identified as 60-year-old Nirmala, wife of Bhim Singh, and 32-year-old…