The University of Aberdeen became the first Scottish university to receive approval to set up a branch campus in India, officials confirmed on Saturday. The prestigious institution has been granted a Letter of Intent to open its international campus in Mumbai, which is expected to begin operations by 2026. Initially, it will offer undergraduate and…
NEW DELHI: Air India on Saturday announced that it will provide an interim payment of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the passengers who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash. “As part of our continued efforts, Air India will be providing an interim payment of Rs 25 lakh or approximately 21,000…
A projectile hit buildings on Friday as the Israeli Iron Dome air-defense system fired to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv. (AP) NEW DELHI: India on Saturday distanced itself from a statement issued by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iran, clarifying that it did not participate in the discussions that led…
The civil aviation ministry has launched a high-level probe into the deadly Air India plane crash that took place on June 12.Israel and Iran exchange deadly missile strikes, fuelling fears of a full-blown regional war.Meanwhile, Congress slammed Centre for abstaining from a UN ceasefire vote on Gaza, calling it a foreign policy failure.Here are top…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI: Assam chief ministerHimanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that the Congress made a “historic blunder” by allowing Pakistan to become a nuclear power in the 1980s without taking action. He said Pakistan has since used “nuclear blackmail” to block international intervention.“At a time when nations today act…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Yogi Adityanath to distribute appointment letters to 60244 candidates for UP Police constable recruitment LUCKNOW : Candidates who have passed the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam will receive their appointment letters on Sunday, June 15. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will distribute the…
NEW DELHI: Two days after Air India flight AIC 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board, the civil aviation ministry has launched a sweeping investigation led by the Union home secretary. Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu confirmed that DNA testing is underway to identify victims, as the…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two individuals for allegedly deceiving NEET UG 2025 aspirants and their families by falsely promising to manipulate exam scores in exchange for large sums of money, according to an official press release issued by the agency on Saturday. The CBI registered a case on June 9 against the…
Congress is attacking the government for abstaining from voting on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. While 149 countries voted in favour, India was among only 19 nations that abstained. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with senior leaders Priyanka Gandhi, Pawan Khera and K…
NEW DELHI: Air India and Air India Express have reportedly decided to discontinue flight number ‘171’ following the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner accident that claimed 241 lives on Thursday during its Ahmedabad to London Gatwick journey, just seconds after takeoff, according to news PTI, quoting sources.Airlines typically cease using specific flight numbers after fatal accidents, according…