The notification for the Vice-Presidential election is expected within a week, aiming for completion before August 21. The NDA and INDIA blocs are preparing, with the NDA likely holding a majority. The Election Commission is already preparing for the election.
India's civil aviation faces challenges. Technical defects in commercial aircraft reached 2,094 (2021-2025). IndiGo and Air India reported significant issues. Passenger complaints are also on the rise, with over 5,500 in 2023. Non-compliance with defect reporting rules has been addressed.
Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted for the fourth day due to opposition protests. The Congress-led opposition demanded a rollback of electoral roll revisions in Bihar and a debate on various issues. The government agreed to discussions next week, but protests continued, leading to multiple adjournments in both Houses.
Sonia joins INDIA-bloc protest against EC’s move in poll-bound state
Election Commission terms Congress leader’s claims ‘unwarranted, baseless’
Tejashwi says deletion of up to 80 lakh votes ‘alarming’
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"In Punjab, there are bad elements. No one knows when they will stab or hit someone and run away,” the 114-year-old had said in 2015
This was the third consecutive day that education institutes in national capital were targeted
If unchecked, this can become a serious public health crisis as ozone is a highly-reactive gas and can be harmful even with short-duration exposures
Seoul overtakes London to be the world's best student city in the global education landscape
Says it marks another milestone towards India's own human space flight mission — Gaganyaan
Bangladesh's interim government, led by Professor Yunus, is practicing 'mango diplomacy' with India. Dhaka sent 1,000 kg of mangoes to New Delhi as a goodwill gesture, including to PM Modi and officials. This follows strained relations after the previous government's ouster, and amid Bangladesh's growing ties with China and Pakistan.
A 20-year-old student in Odisha attempted self-immolation due to alleged sexual harassment and threats from her department head. The NCW took notice, directing a police investigation and demanding strict action, medical care for the victim, and an Action Taken Report within three days.
A 50-year-old rural health officer, Surendra Kumar, was fatally shot in Patna, Bihar, while working in a field. The incident occurred in Sheikhpura village on Saturday night. Kumar, reportedly linked to the BJP, died in hospital. Police are investigating the murder, which follows other recent violent crimes in Patna.
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As he turns 90 today, a look at how the Tibetan spiritual leader’s succession planning offers a sterling lesson for our times
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With his Kurmi-Kushwaha & EBC vote base, 74-year-old JD(U) chief indispensable for winning coalition
Flags off Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat, dedicates Chenab bridge to nation
In 2024, the Indian civil aviation sector saw a dramatic surge in hoax bomb threats, with a staggering 300-fold increase over the past six years. A total of 1,019 threats were received last year, a significant jump from the 330 received between 2018 and 2023. A large majority (60%) of these threats were sent via X (formerly Twitter). The peak month for threats was October 2024, with 687 messages, followed by June (96), April (57), and November (51). (This summary is generated via AI.)
Quick action teams (QATs) will be deployed for immediate response to threats, and bomb disposal squads will be stationed along the route to detect and neutralise explosives
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Developing database under AI system to detect suspects, keep tabs on movement