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"We find no merit in the present petition. The same is accordingly dismissed," a bench of justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja said. A detailed copy of the verdict was awaited. James approached the high court against a trial court's August 7, 2025, order denying his request to be released from prison. He challenged Article 17 of the India-UAE extradition treaty, allowing prosecution for "connected offences" as well. Advocate Aljo K Joseph, who represented James, said that he had undergone ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case seeking his release from jail. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja said there was no merit in the petition by the British national, who was extradited from Dubai in December 2018. A detailed copy of the verdict is awaited. In his petition, James assailed a provision of the India-UAE extradition tr ...Read More >
ALAPPUZHA: Haripad turned into a political hub on Monday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a massive roadshow in support of NDA candidate Sandeep Vachaspati. The visit injected fresh momentum into the election campaign in the constituency. Hundreds of NDA supporters gathered along the road leading from Gandhi Square to Town Hall Junction, with the rally concluding at NDA's party election committee office. Shah arrived in Cheppad via helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram and landed at the NTPC g ...Read More >
The Arunachal Pradesh government has described the case against it as "sponsored litigation" New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into award of contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives. The preliminary enquiry will cover execution for public works, contracts and work orders between January 2015-December 2025. The top court has asked the state to fully cooperate with the ...Read More >
RANCHI: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday alleged that attempts were once again made to "suppress the voice of democracy on the brave and revolutionary land of Assam", after his helicopter was reportedly not allowed to take off due to the Prime Minister's programme in Assam. Soren was then forced to address an election rally virtually in support of a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate. He also alleged misuse of power during the ongoing Assam Assembly election campaign. "Yester ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, April 6, directed the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the allegations that various public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh were awarded to firms linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family members. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria directed the CBI to examine contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2025. Also Read | Delhi Rains-Weather Forecast: Del ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the allegations that various public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh were awarded to firms linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family members. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria directed the CBI to examine contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2025. The bench in its judgement stated, "The CBI s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, ...Read More >
New Delhi: In the middle of a high-risk rescue operation deep inside Iran, a seemingly simple radio message -- "Power be to God" -- sent ripples of concern through the Pentagon, briefly raising fears that a downed American airman may have fallen into enemy hands. The phrase, reportedly transmitted by the stranded U.S. weapons systems officer after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, was considered "off-script" and unusual under strict military survival protocols. According to official ...Read More >
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed anger after a drone was flown dangerously close to her helicopter during a campaign visit in the state. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, and they are reportedly residents of Bihar. The incident took place on Sunday in Samsi, Malda, when Banerjee had travelled to campaign for party candidates ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections. The drone reportedly came very close to her he ...Read More >
Three individuals have been arrested after a drone was spotted flying dangerously close to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's helicopter during an election rally, raising serious security concerns. Photograph: ANI on XKey PointsThree individuals were arrested after a drone was spotted near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda.The drone was allegedly being used to film Banerjee's election rally as she prepared to board her helicopter.Authorities are investigating whethe ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that an American service member who went missing after their F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran has been successfully recovered. According to the President, the recovery was the result of a massive rescue operation utilizing "dozens of aircraft". "Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History," Trump said in a statement. He added that the airman was ...Read More >
New Delhi: US forces have recovered the second missing crew member from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over southwestern Iran, officials confirmed early Sunday, capping a high-stakes search-and-rescue operation carried out under heavy fire. The dramatic recovery, seen in shaky nighttime footage aired by Al Jazeera and widely shared on social media, came hours after the Pentagon said one crew member had already been pulled to safety. The second airman was located and extracted after intense co ...Read More >
Guwahati: Flood and erosion, the recurring challenges facing several places across Assam, emerged as one of the major flashpoints of BJP's poll campaigns.BJP has said flood and erosion relief will remain among its highest priorities. water resources minister Pijush Hazarika said govt is shifting its focus from temporary flood-control measures to a permanent solution to the state's recurring flood crisis.Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters here on Saturday, Hazarika said, ...Read More >
KOLKATA/MALDA: A mysterious drone appeared in front of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda on Saturday just as she was heading to Gazole after a rally at Malatipur. Police have detained three people in this connection.Though the detainees claimed they had come to attend Banerjee's rally and wanted to capture her boarding the helicopter, police are taking no chances.The drone was spotted by the CM herself. While boarding, she stopped on the helicopter's stairs and looked into the sky ...Read More >
Investigators have found no evidence of any technical malfunction prior to the flight. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The helicopter crashed near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in February, killing a passenger * Investigators have found no evidence of any technical malfunction prior to the flight * The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has recommended the aviation regulator strengthen oversight Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Preliminary probe into the crash-landing of a Pawan Hans helicopter into the waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on February 24 revealed that the emergency float was in 'OFF' position and that passengers had only partially donned the safety harness. The report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was made public on April 3. The report said that interaction with the crew members revealed the float switch was in off position ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday presented an expansive account of the state government's work, ranging from jobs and education to flood management, saying Assam is moving towards "self-reliance and long-term stability". Focus Areas Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Hazarika said the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has focused on creating opportunities for youth and strengthening basic se ...Read More >
Malda: A brief security alert was sounded in Malda after an unidentified drone was seen flying close to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's chopper on Sunday. The incident prompted authorities to pause her takeoff for a while as a precaution. The episode has sparked concerns over lapses in airspace security amid the ongoing election campaign in the state. Speaking on the incident, TMC District President and MLA Abdur Rahim Bakshi said that those who were flying the drone may have been ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharmaceutical imports to US is unlikely to cause immediate disruption to Indian drugmakers, as the move largely targets branded medicines while exempting generics and biosimilars, said Siddharth Mittal, Managing Director and CEO (Designate) Syngene International Limited. Also Read | US Pilot Rescued After Fighter Jet Shot Down in Iran; Helicopter Also Hit During Search ...Read More >
Chairing a meeting to review preparations for Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary on April 14, Fadnavis stated that the Constitution and vision provided by the great leader continue to guide the nation's progress. Celebrating the birth anniversaries of great leaders should go beyond ritual and serve as a means to pass on their ideas and inspiration to future generations, a release from the chief minister's office quoted Fadnavis as saying. "The Constitution given by Dr Ambedkar is among the fin ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Sharp exchanges, pointed questions, and even a touch of humour defined the Himachal Pradesh Assembly as members debated the ambitious ₹3,500 crore expansion of Gaggal Airport in Kangra district on Thursday. The legislators across party lines pressed the government on land acquisition, rehabilitation, and regional connectivity in the region. The issue was raised through a Legislative Question by BJP MLA Pawan Kajal, who flagged concerns about 80 ...Read More >
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has recorded a revenue of ₹32,250 crores (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, as against the revenue of ₹ 30,981 crores during the previous year. The Bengaluru headquartered defence PSU said that achievement was made possible despite the challenges faced in deliveries of LCA Mk1A and HTT 40 due to supply chain issues arising from geopolitical and technical challenges. However, deliveries of ALH, AL31-FP, RD-33 engin ...Read More >
Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nearly 3,000 police personnel have been deployed across Chennai as part of extensive security arrangements for the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the city on Friday to campaign ahead of the elections. According to official sources, the Prime Minister is scheduled to land in Chennai at around 3.20 p.m. on Friday by a special aircraft. Soon after his arrival, he will proceed by helicopter to Puducherry, where he is expected to t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to equip the Indian Air Force with two mountain radars, associated equipment and the required infrastructure, strengthening the country's air defences. The contract is the last capital acquisition contract of financial year 2025-26. This radar is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment and will be manufactured by BEL. "The installati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities under the govt's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the defence ministry has inked a major capital acquisition contract with defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two mountain radars, including associated equipment and infrastructure, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around Rs 1,950 crore.The installation and commissioning of these radars will boost the country's air defence and strengthen national ...Read More >
Bengaluru: HAL has delivered steady growth in a challenging global environment, leveraging strong execution and a robust order pipeline to maintain momentum in defence and aerospace operations. HAL reported revenue of Rs 32,250 crore for FY26, marking an increase from Rs 30,981 crore in the previous year. The growth came despite delays in key programs such as LCA Mk1A and HTT-40 due to supply chain disruptions. Accelerated deliveries of helicopters, engines, and services helped offset these cha ...Read More >
New Delhi: A six-fold increase in the budget for the regional connectivity scheme Udan will boost access to smaller towns and drive demand for smaller aircraft, potentially spurring local manufacturing, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu told ET. "Major aerospace companies like Embraer and Leonardo are in the process of setting up manufacturing lines in India and through schemes like Udan, the government will take every step to promote and facilitate these initiatives," Naidu said in an int ...Read More >
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalay , a central university established in 2022 in Vadodara, Gujarat, under the railway ministry, follows a demand-driven curriculum to meet the industry needs of the transportation sector. Addressing the media during an MoU signing event between GSV and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to revamp training for aircraft maintenance engineering, Vaishnaw said manufacturing technology training for sectors such as aviation, railways, marine, electronics, etc needed a h ...Read More >
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