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14 Sep

IAF Airlifts Four NCC Cadets From Remote 18,500-Foot Point in Ladakh

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Leh (Rajeev Sharma): Four women cadets taking part in a high-altitude NCC expedition in Ladakh were evacuated by the Indian Air Force after an emergency medical request triggered a challenging helicopter rescue at around 18,500 feet. The cadets were part of Aparajita, an all-India NCC women's high-altitude trekking expedition. Following an SOS call, the IAF's Siachen Pioneers helicopter unit based in Leh launched the rescue during the first hours of the day. The operation presented significant challenges for the crew. At such elevations, thin air reduces helicopter performance, while the rugged landscape offered no prepared helipad for a conventional landing.…

14 Sep

Amazon Halts 21 Air Partnership After Fatal Miami Cargo Plane Crash

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Miami (Rajeev Sharma): Amazon has temporarily stopped using cargo carrier 21 Air following last week's fatal runway accident in Miami involving a Boeing 767 carrying packages for the e-commerce giant. The decision came after the aircraft overshot the runway on September 6 and travelled about 1,300 feet (396 metres) beyond its end before striking a van operated by an aircraft-cleaning company. Five people inside the vehicle were killed, while five others suffered injuries. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company had been assisting authorities with the investigation and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the accident before deciding to suspend its operations…

14 Sep

Call Grows for Pakistan to Open Wagah Route for Sikh Pilgrims Heading to India

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Calls are growing for Pakistan to allow Sikh pilgrims travelling to India to use the Wagah-Attari Joint Check Post, after more than 100 Pakistani Sikhs with valid Indian visas were reportedly stopped from boarding a flight for their onward journey. The demand follows an incident in which 104 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims were allegedly prevented from flying from Faisalabad to Sharjah on Thursday. The group was scheduled to travel onward to India and visit Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib in Uttarakhand. According to reports, the pilgrims were stopped because they did not possess a no-objection certificate, despite holding valid Indian…

14 Sep

Sher-e-Punjab T20 League: From Punjab’s Streets to Cricket’s Big Stage, Amritsar Soormas’ Dream Start

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Eight wickets, a maiden title and a league that promises to turn Punjab’s emerging cricket talent into tomorrow’s stars The inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League ended with a new champion and a bigger promise for Punjab cricket. Amritsar Soormas walked away with the maiden title after defeating Ludhiana Lions by eight wickets in the final at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. But beyond the trophy, the tournament’s first season offered something potentially more valuable — a stage for young cricketers from across Punjab to put their talent in front of selectors, scouts and a wider audience. The…

14 Sep

Indian-Origin Man Wanted in US Over Alleged $93 Million Medicare Genetic-Test Fraud

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US authorities have declared an Indian-origin man a fugitive after accusing him of orchestrating a scheme that allegedly generated about USD 93 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for genetic testing. The US Department of Health and Human Services said Khadeer Khan Mohammed allegedly used a company called American Premier to file, or arrange for others to file, claims for genetic laboratory tests that did not qualify for Medicare reimbursement. Authorities said the scheme resulted in Medicare paying out at least USD 65 million on the claims. During one 10-day period in 2023, suspected fraudulent claims linked to…

14 Sep

London Hosts First Ganga Aarti Along the Thames

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of people gathered beside the River Thames on Sunday as London hosted its first-ever Ganga Aarti, bringing a centuries-old Hindu tradition of offering prayers and light to the British capital. The ceremony, titled “Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light,” was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in partnership with the annual Totally Thames festival. The event formed part of celebrations marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission, a global organisation founded around the teachings of Swami Chinmayananda. The ceremony drew inspiration from the renowned aarti performed along the banks of the Ganga in India.…

14 Sep

Best iPhone Deals: iPhone 17 Pro Drops to Rs. 69,990, Pro Max to Rs. 74,990; iPhone 18 Pre-Bookings Begin at Croma

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Croma, India's leading omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, have announced the pre-booking for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is live. Customers can secure Apple’s latest devices through a flexible pre-booking offer available nationwide across Croma stores, croma.com, the Tata Neu app, and Big Basket. Best iPhone offers available at your nearest Croma Store The new Pro lineup brings Apple’s latest advances in performance and photography, including the powerful A20 Pro chip, Apple’s in-house C2 wireless modem and a new 48MP Fusion main camera with a physical variable aperture. Pre-bookings will be available…

14 Sep

The British School New Delhi and UCL Extend India Summer School Partnership Through 2029

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The British School New Delhi and University College London (UCL) are set to take their India Summer School partnership into its next chapter, with the programme extended for a further three years through 2029. The agreement marks the continuation of a collaboration that has already brought the academic experience of one of the world's leading universities to more than 180 pre-university students across India. In Picture: Vanita Uppal OBE, Director, The British School New Delhi (L); Jennie Shaw, Vice-Provost, Education and Student Experience, UCL The extension was formally signed in Mumbai on 20 August 2026 by Professor Jennie…

14 Sep

PUNJAB UNDER GREY SKIES: MONSOON RETURNS WITH RAIN, THUNDERSTORMS AND A SEPTEMBER COOL-DOWN

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Sixteen districts could see rain as the weather turns unsettled; Chandigarh stays cloudy while temperatures hover around normal Punjab is getting another taste of the monsoon as rain-bearing systems regain influence over the region, bringing a welcome break from the heat and humidity that had lingered in recent days. The Meteorological Department has forecast rain across 16 districts on Monday, with pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms possible. Gurdaspur and Pathankot remain the areas under specific alert, while several other parts of the state could receive light to moderate showers. Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar and Mohali…

14 Sep

India Women Skip Asia Cup Trophy Presentation After Record Eighth Title

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): India's women cricketers ended their Asia Cup campaign with another title but stayed away from the traditional trophy presentation ceremony following their 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side secured a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup crown, but the players did not take part in the on-field presentation, where the trophy was to be handed over by Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi, a Pakistani politician, heads both the ACC and the Pakistan Cricket Board and currently serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister. Presentation Becomes Centre of Attention The unusual…