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10 Aug

AIR INDIA FLIGHT PLUNGES 300 FEET MID-AIR; PILOT’S SCREENING TRIGGERS CONFIRMATORY TEST

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NEW DELHI ( Gurpreet Singh/ Rajeev Sharma) : A major aviation safety incident involving an Air India Airbus A320 has raised serious questions after the aircraft suddenly lost approximately 300 feet of altitude during cruise while operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, 2026. According to information released by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, the aircraft, VT-EXO, subsequently stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. The flight was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, and eight crew members, two pilots and six cabin crew. A few passengers and cabin crew members reportedly suffered injuries during the occurrence. The…

09 Aug

Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Row: Government Calls Fresh Meeting as Student Protest Enters 16th Day

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between Jharkhand government authorities and students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Sunday, with another round of talks planned even as concerns grew over the deteriorating health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto. The agitation at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium has continued since July 25. Despite several meetings between government representatives and different student groups over the past two days, no agreement has yet been reached. Health of fasting leader deteriorates Mahto, who has been observing an indefinite hunger strike for nearly a week, reportedly fell seriously ill during…

09 Aug

JPSC-JSSC Aspirants’ Hunger Strike Enters Seventh Day as Jharkhand Government Talks Fail to End Standoff

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium continued amid a growing impasse between student representatives and the Jharkhand government, with a second round of talks failing to produce a breakthrough. The agitation has intensified with several students continuing their hunger strike. Protester Prem Nayak said the fast had entered its seventh day, while expressing concern over the deteriorating health of those participating in it. According to Nayak, Mahendra and Kush Mahto were among the protesters whose health had weakened considerably. He said doctors had been keeping a watch on the fasting students throughout…

09 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Questions Ethanol Policy, Says Petrol Vehicle Demand Shift Could Hurt Economy

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns over the government's ethanol-blending policy, arguing that a changing preference among car buyers could have a broader impact on the automobile sector and the economy. Kejriwal's remarks came in response to a social media post claiming that petrol-powered cars were increasingly being left unsold at dealerships as consumers turned towards CNG and electric vehicles, partly due to concerns over E20 fuel. “People have stopped buying petrol cars. Govt shud reverse its ethanol policy. Else it will hurt economy very badly,” Kejriwal posted. E20 fuel…

09 Aug

Himachal Pradesh to Witness Fresh Rain Spell Till August 13; Landslide Threat Prompts Caution

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rain activity is expected to pick up across Himachal Pradesh, with the Meteorological Department forecasting intermittent showers in different parts of the state until August 13. Several areas could experience heavy rainfall during the initial phase of the spell, raising concerns over landslides and disruption of road connectivity. According to the weather forecast, rainfall is likely to intensify at several places on August 9 and may remain significant on August 10. Scattered showers are expected to continue on August 11 and 12, while some parts of the state could receive rain on August 13. Hilly areas face…

08 Aug

Amarnath Yatra Suspended Again Due to Bad Weather, Pilgrims’ Movement Restricted

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The Amarnath pilgrimage was temporarily suspended from Jammu on Saturday as unfavourable weather conditions and slippery stretches along the route raised safety concerns for pilgrims. Authorities stopped the movement of a fresh batch towards Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Officials said weather conditions in Ramban district and several parts of the Kashmir Valley were being closely monitored. Given the possibility of further deterioration, no new Yatra convoy was allowed to proceed towards the Valley. 1,202 pilgrims allowed to leave Baltal While the onward journey was put on hold, authorities permitted pilgrims from the previous batch to return…

08 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Heavy Rain Likely on August 10-11, Orange Alert Issued in Four Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): After a brief lull in monsoon activity, Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall, with the weather department forecasting intense showers in parts of the state on August 10 and 11. The change in weather is expected to follow the strengthening of a Western Disturbance. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for August 10 in Kangra and Sirmaur. The warning will shift to Chamba, Mandi, Kullu and Sirmaur on August 11. A Yellow Alert has also been issued for several other districts where moderate to heavy rain is possible. Residents…

08 Aug

Chamba Bus Accident: Seven Dead, 15 Injured After Private Bus Overturns on Tissa-Bairagarh Road

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured after a private passenger bus overturned near Chalunj bend on the Tissa-Bairagarh road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Thursday morning. The bus, operated by Sharma Coach, was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when the accident occurred shortly after 7 am. Police said the vehicle overturned at the bend and eventually came to rest on the road below. Rescue operation launched The accident sparked panic in the area, with passengers reportedly trapped inside the overturned vehicle. After being alerted, police and local residents reached the location and…

08 Aug

Rishabh Pant Seeks CM Dhami’s Help to Buy Land in Uttarakhand, Says ‘I Want to Move Back to My Pahadi People’

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has reached out to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, seeking his intervention in what he described as a long-standing difficulty in acquiring land in the state. Pant said he has been attempting to shift his base from Delhi to Uttarakhand for nearly three years but has so far been unable to find a suitable property that meets his requirements. In his message to the Chief Minister, Pant highlighted his strong emotional connection with the state and said his intention was not merely to relocate but also to contribute to the development of…

07 Aug

Torrential Rain Inundates Delhi as IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Widespread Chaos

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDelhi, Heavy rain, IMD alert, Traffic Chaos, Waterlogging

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Torrential downpours brought large parts of India's capital to a standstill on Friday, submerging major arterial corridors under several feet of water and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city following intense rainfall that flooded key transit routes, choked traffic for hours, and inundated residential colonies across multiple sectors. Key thoroughfares including the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Minto Road, ITO, Shakarpur, and Chhatarpur vanished beneath floodwaters, prompting motorists to abandon stranded vehicles and creating massive traffic jams extending for kilometres. The severe waterlogging disrupted everyday life in both commercial…