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Bangalore Watch Company™ Enters GPHG 2025, the Oscars of Luxury Watches

Bangalore Watch Company™ Enters GPHG 2025, the Oscars of Luxury Watches

Bangalore Watch Company™, a luxury watch brand based in India, has entered the 2025 edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genve (GPHG) - widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the world of watchmaking. Two watches in Agumbe Two watches from the brand's Peninsula Professional collection, launched earlier this year, have been submitted for consideration: Peninsula Agumbe in the Sports category, and Peninsula Mannar in the Challenge category. Before the formal nomination was submitted, the GPHG jury independently put forward the Peninsula collection - an early and significant recognition for the brand. "This is an incredibly proud moment…
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Air India AI-171 Crash: Pilot’s Medical History Under Scrutiny Amid Mental Health Claims

Air India AI-171 Crash: Pilot’s Medical History Under Scrutiny Amid Mental Health Claims

New Delhi (National Times) In the ongoing investigation into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, attention has now turned to the mental health and medical records of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot in command, following claims that he may have been suffering from depression. The 56-year-old veteran pilot, who had logged over 15,000 flying hours and was months away from retirement, reportedly took time off in recent years and was deeply affected by the death of his mother in 2022. He had since moved from Delhi to Mumbai to care for his aging father and was…
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Federation of Indian Pilots Raises Concerns Over AI-171 Crash Investigation

Federation of Indian Pilots Raises Concerns Over AI-171 Crash Investigation

Mumbai (National Times): In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has released an official statement expressing deep concern over the preliminary findings and the public discourse surrounding the incident. The statement, signed by Capt. C.S. Randhawa, President of FIP, criticizes the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process. The FIP also objects to the manner in which the preliminary report has been interpreted and publicized. “The report, as released, lacks comprehensive data and appears to rely selectively on paraphrased cockpit voice recordings,” the statement reads. The…
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Fauja Singh Death Case: Accused NRI Amritpal Dhillon Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody

Fauja Singh Death Case: Accused NRI Amritpal Dhillon Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody

Jalandhar, (National Times): In a significant development in the Fauja Singh death case, the accused NRI Amritpal Dhillon has been remanded to 14 days' judicial custody by the CJM Court on Wednesday. Dhillon was produced before Hon’ble Judge Mr. Manik Koda, who ordered his judicial custody following the hearing. The accused is alleged to have hit 114-year-old marathon legend Fauja Singh with his vehicle while the latter was crossing a road in Jalandhar on Monday. The collision left the centenarian runner grievously injured. Despite immediate efforts to provide medical care, Fauja Singh tragically succumbed to his injuries, sparking national mourning.…
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Cabinet approves the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Cabinet approves the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

New Delhi (National Times): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the “Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana” for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana draws inspiration from NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme and first of its kind focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. The Scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit. It is in pursuance of…
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Alberta investing $10 million to make it easier for landowners to conserve natural areas while keeping people working

Alberta investing $10 million to make it easier for landowners to conserve natural areas while keeping people working

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching two new and improved private land conservation programs to better meet the needs of landowners, conserve more land, and prioritize the needs of Albertans. With $10 million in funding now available, the enhanced Private Land Conservation Program and the new Ecosystem Services Grant Program will better protect natural areas across the province while still enabling landowners to use their land for farming, ranching and other work. Private landowners across Alberta strongly support conservation, with more than 142,000 acres conserved since 2019. However, decisions made today may not make sense 50 years from now,…
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Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

Calgary (National Times): On May 29, 2023, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a police shooting in Calgary. Earlier that day, a Calgary Police Service officer shot at occupants of a van on Memorial Drive following a slow speed pursuit. Two of the occupants were struck and later pronounced deceased. The evidence gathered during ASIRT’s investigation provided reasonable grounds to believe that offences had been committed. As is required by the Police Act, the investigation was forwarded to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the standard for prosecution. Following…
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PM Mark Carney Convenes Incident Response Group Amid Escalating Wildfire Crisis in Manitoba and Ontario

PM Mark Carney Convenes Incident Response Group Amid Escalating Wildfire Crisis in Manitoba and Ontario

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As wildfires continue to spread across parts of Canada, particularly Manitoba and Ontario, Prime Minister Mark Carney has convened the Incident Response Group to coordinate the national emergency response and reinforce federal support. The high-level meeting brought together senior ministers and federal officials to assess the situation and streamline efforts to manage the escalating wildfire threat. With thousands of residents already displaced and emergency operations underway, the federal government reaffirmed its full support for provincial and local authorities. The Prime Minister emphasized ongoing coordination with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and First Nations leadership, who are playing a…
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Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi Encounters Significant Service Failures, Further Eroding Passenger Trust

Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi Encounters Significant Service Failures, Further Eroding Passenger Trust

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Passengers on board Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on 15th July, experienced a disappointing journey, raising serious concerns regarding the airline's service quality. The long-haul flight was plagued by several issues, including malfunctioning entertainment systems and unresponsive in-flight staff, under the command of Pilot Parshant Pankaj.According to passengers, entertainment screens for nearly half the seats were non-functional throughout the flight. "The crew had no explanation—just repeated apologies," said one frustrated traveler. The situation is particularly alarming given the recent incident involving an Air India flight from London, which left many passengers shaken. Travelers stated…
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Glow by Kirtilals Shines Bright with the Grand Opening of Its New Showrooms on RKV Road, Erode

Glow by Kirtilals Shines Bright with the Grand Opening of Its New Showrooms on RKV Road, Erode

Glow by Kirtilals, the contemporary diamond and gold jewellery brand from the esteemed House of Kirtilals, proudly announces the grand opening of its latest exclusive showroom on RKV Road, Erode. The launch marks a significant step forward in the brand's continued expansion across India. Glow by Kirtilals Retail Outlet at RKV Road, Erode, Tamil Nadu Situated in one of Erode most upscale neighbourhoods, the new showrooms bring Glow's signature collection of elegant, lightweight natural diamond and gold jewellery to a discerning urban clientele. Designed to resonate with the aesthetics and lifestyle of today's modern woman, the store features jewellery that…
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