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Air Travel in India Likely to Get Costlier Amid Mounting Airline Losses

Air Travel in India Likely to Get Costlier Amid Mounting Airline Losses

National Times Bureau :- Air travel in India may soon become more expensive as the country’s airlines face mounting financial pressure. According to recent reports, Indian carriers are collectively staring at losses of nearly ₹10,500 crore in the current fiscal year, driven by soaring fuel prices, intense market competition, and rising operational costs. A report by credit rating agency ICRA estimates that the net losses of Indian airlines in FY2026 could range between ₹9,500 crore and ₹10,500 crore—almost double the estimated ₹5,500 crore loss in FY2025. Experts suggest that to offset these mounting losses, airlines may increase ticket fares, which…
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500 Indian nationals stranded in Thailand over Myanmar scam hub, MEA assures repatriation

500 Indian nationals stranded in Thailand over Myanmar scam hub, MEA assures repatriation

National Times Bureau :- India is coordinating with Thailand to bring back nearly 500 of its citizens detained there after fleeing Myanmar, where they had been duped into working at a cybercrime hub run by Chinese mafia networks. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said India is preparing to send an aircraft to repatriate its nationals who crossed into Thailand from Myanmar. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry was aware of the situation about the detained Indians in Thailand, and it's working with authorities to bring them back home. "We are aware of…
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Five killed, several injured as speeding SUV mows down pedestrians in Agra

Five killed, several injured as speeding SUV mows down pedestrians in Agra

National Times Bureau :-  In a tragic incident, a speeding SUV ran over pedestrians killing five people and leaving two injured on Saturday, said  police officials.  According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shesh Mani Upadhyay, five critically injured persons were rushed to Sarojini Naidu Medical College, where doctors declared all five brought dead. The deceased have been identified as Babli (33), Bhanu Pratap (25), Kamal (23), Krishna (20), and Bantesh (21). Police said Bhanu Pratap worked as a parcel delivery agent for a private company. The eyewitnesses revealed that the speeding car rammed into a divider before veering off…
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India Invites Canadian PM Mark Carney to AI Action Summit in Bid to Rebuild Diplomatic Ties

India Invites Canadian PM Mark Carney to AI Action Summit in Bid to Rebuild Diplomatic Ties

New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): In a move seen as an effort to restore balance in bilateral relations, India has extended an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in New Delhi this February. The event is expected to become a diplomatic platform for both sides to restart meaningful dialogue and strengthen trade cooperation after years of strained ties. According to a report published by The Globe and Mail, the invitation signals a positive turn in India–Canada relations, which deteriorated sharply in 2023 after a diplomatic fallout over the killing of Sikh activist…
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Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international attention by reiterating his claim that he helped halt a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, allegedly preventing a wider conflict that, he says, could have escalated to nuclear war. In a recent interview aired on Fox News, Trump asserted that both nations were on the verge of an all-out war, with “seven planes” being shot down during the clashes — although he did not specify the nationality of the aircraft. “They were going at it — seven jets were taken down. And it could have gone…
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Spiritual Gurus Unite for a Cause at Sanatani Friendly Cricket League in Noida

Spiritual Gurus Unite for a Cause at Sanatani Friendly Cricket League in Noida

Noida ( Gurpreet Singh): A remarkable blend of faith, sportsmanship, and social service was witnessed in Noida as the Sanatani Nayas Board organized the Sanatani Friendly Cricket League, bringing together India's revered spiritual leaders to support flood-affected families and the needy. The event reflected the message of 'Seva, Sanskar, and Samarpan' service, values, and dedication.The grand initiative featured prominent saints and spiritual figures, including Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji, Kumar Indresh Upadhyay Ji, Dhirendra Krishan Shastri (Bageshwar Dham Sarkar), and Chinmay Anand Bapu Ji. Their participation inspired thousands, showing how spirituality can transcend rituals and reach into action for humanity's welfare.…
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Canada Tightens Immigration Rules: Thousands of Indians Could Face Deportation, Exceeding 2024 Figures

Canada Tightens Immigration Rules: Thousands of Indians Could Face Deportation, Exceeding 2024 Figures

National Times Bureau :- The number of Indians deported from Canada has risen sharply in recent years. In 2019, only 625 Indians were removed—less than one-third of the 2024 total, according to an earlier Hindustan Times report. By July 28 this year, 1,891 Indian nationals had already been deported, as per data from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). The rise comes amid an increasing wave of anti-immigration sentiment in Canada. In a statement on October 10, the Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced for the first time that it was “working closely with the Peel Crown Attorney’s Office and the…
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Assam Tinsukia: Terror Attack on Army Camp Leaves 3 Soldiers Injured

Assam Tinsukia: Terror Attack on Army Camp Leaves 3 Soldiers Injured

National Times Bureau :- Three Indian Army personnel sustained minor injuries after terrorists opened fire on a security forces’ camp in the Kakopathar area of Assam’s Tinsukia district early Friday, a defence spokesperson said. According to the official, the attack took place around 12.30 am when terrorists fired multiple rounds at the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The alert troops immediately retaliated while taking necessary precautions to prevent any harm to nearby civilian houses. “The terrorists fled the area after carrying out speculative firing using automatic weapons in response to the Army’s effective retaliation,” the spokesperson stated. He…
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25 Transgender Individuals Hospitalised After Allegedly Consuming Poison in Madhya Pradesh

25 Transgender Individuals Hospitalised After Allegedly Consuming Poison in Madhya Pradesh

National Times Bureau :- About 25 members of the transgender community in Indore allegedly consumed phenyl together on Wednesday night and were subsequently admitted to a government hospital, an official said. The reason behind the collective act remains unclear. Dr Basant Kumar Ningwal, Superintendent-in-Charge of the government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH), "Around 25 people from the transgender community have been admitted to our hospital. They have claimed to have consumed phenyl together, but this cannot be immediately confirmed." None of the patients was in a critical condition, he informed. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotiya stated, “Only after the…
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From Handshake Snub to High-Five: India and Pakistan Reconnect at Hockey Tournament

From Handshake Snub to High-Five: India and Pakistan Reconnect at Hockey Tournament

National Times Bureau :- In a heartening show of sportsmanship, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives ahead of their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14. The players greeted one another following the playing of both national anthems, setting a friendly tone for the much-awaited contest — a gesture that stood out amid the recent strain in sporting ties between the two countries. In a welcome display of camaraderie, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives before their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14.…
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