[ad_1] Despite renewed scrutiny following last month’s fatal Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have privately stated that fuel switch locking systems on Boeing aircraft are safe and do not require regulatory action, according to a document seen by Reuters and multiple sources familiar with the matter. FAA sees no ‘unsafe

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The mandatory retrofitting of coal-fired generation plants with mechanisms to reduce sulphur emission will apply to only units within 10 km of cities with population exceeding 10 lakh instead of all power stations under a 2015 mandate.The revised policy, notified on Saturday, is expected to reduce the cost of power by 25-30 paise per unit, officials and

[ad_1] The United States Postal Service (USPS) has once again raised the cost of sending mail, increasing Forever Stamp prices to 78 cents as of Sunday, July 13. The 7.4 per cent hike is part of the agency’s ongoing effort to attain financial stability, a justification USPS has used for several recent rate hikes.  Under the new pricing, according to

[ad_1] The Royal Box at Wimbledon’s Centre Court will once again be a showcase of high-profile faces as members of the British royal family will join international celebrities to witness the 2025 men’s singles final. Princess Charlotte, aged 10, made her third consecutive appearance at the iconic tennis tournament, joining her parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well

[ad_1] Thick smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada’s Manitoba province is sweeping into Minnesota, reducing air quality. According to KSTP, dense smoke is expected to persist in the areas till noon today. The outlet added that a Southwest wind of 5 to15 mph is expected to push away the smoke north and east, with some relief expected around 2

[ad_1] Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially surpassed Visa to become the world’s leading real-time payment system, processing over 650 million transactions daily. Amitabh Kant, the former CEO of Niti Aayog, hailed the milestone on X, posting, “UPI surpasses Visa to become the world’s leading real-time payment system, processing over 650 million transactions daily.”He said that reaching this milestone in

[ad_1] A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport, police said Sunday. In a statement, Essex Police said it was alerted just before 4 pm local time to the “serious incident” at the relatively small airport, which is around 45 miles (72 kilometres) east of the capital. Images posted on social media show a plume of fire and black smoke

[ad_1] Gujarat: Four days following the Mahisagar river bridge collapse tragedy that killed as many as 20 people, the government of Gujarat on Sunday approved the construction of a parallel two-lane, high-level bridge at the site. The government has also approved ₹212 crore for the project-related work. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel granted administrative approval to the Roads and Buildings

[ad_1] New Delhi: The government will ensure every part of the North-eastern region gets legislative and policy support to achieve their development vision, which will contribute to India’s goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Sitharaman said at a function in Meghalaya that every village has to contribute to achieving Meghalaya chief minister

[ad_1] The European Union (EU) announced on Sunday that it will extend the suspension of its trade countermeasures against the United States until 1 August 2025. The decision comes as the bloc seeks to continue negotiations with the US as President Donald Trump threatened to impose a new 30 per cent tariff rate on EU goods, Bloomberg reported.  How is

[ad_1] If you are planning to buy first class Forever stamps, it is your last chance to get them at 73 cents before prices rise once again. The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be increasing the cost of first-class Forever stamps, along with several other services, on Sunday, July 13. The change was confirmed by USPS Senior Public Relations

[ad_1] In the evolving battle for digital dominance, cryptocurrency has emerged as more than just a financial experiment, it is now a tool of diplomacy, economic survival, and geopolitical manoeuvring. According to an ET report, countries from Pakistan to Bhutan, the US to the UAE, are embedding crypto into their national strategies. But amid this global pivot, India remains cautious,

[ad_1] A small aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, triggering a dramatic fireball and thick black smoke that could be seen for miles across Essex. Emergency services remain at the scene of what police are calling a “serious incident.” The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. local time, with Essex Police confirming they received reports of a

[ad_1] Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has died at the age of 82 years in a London clinic, PTI quoted his press secretary as saying on Sunday. Prior to his death, he was receiving medical treatment in London. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m. (1530 GMT), following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson said in

[ad_1] India should avoid rushing into a trade deal with the US that compromises core sectors like agriculture, experts on Sunday said, cautioning that Washington is not sparing even its key partners like the European Union. The US has shot off letters to 24 countries and the EU imposing tariffs that are as high as 50 per cent on Brazil.

[ad_1] Delhi: The body of the19-year-old Delhi University student, Sneha Debnath, who had been missing for six days, was recovered from the Yamuna River near the Geeta Colony flyover on Sunday evening, Delhi Police said. The student had left behind a handwritten note, indicating an intent to jump off the Signature Bridge, across the Yamuna River, police officials said, reported

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[ad_1] Buoyed by the positive outcome of experimental installation of CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras in passenger coaches, the Indian Railways has decided to set up this video surveillance system in all coaches. The move is aimed at improving passenger safety, while also ensuring that luggage theft in trains in curbed. Miscreants and organized gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With

[ad_1] New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its scrutiny of annual returns filed by food business operators (FBOs), issuing a stern warning of penalties for non-compliance and inaccurate data. In an order dated 6 July, seen by Mint, the food regulator highlighted the critical importance of accurate and complete information in these mandatory

[ad_1] Train services on the Chennai-Arakkonam rail route, which also links Chennai with Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, were hit after a moving goods train carrying diesel caught fire on Sunday at Tiruvallur. A railway official said that while partial restoration of services will be over by midnight, they will be fully restored early on Monday.  Since the train services

[ad_1] Gold prices are expected to remain firm in the upcoming week, supported by heightened global risk aversion, sustained weakness in the US dollar index, and a series of trade-related developments as key supporting factors, analysts said.They further added that investors will be focusing on key US data releases, including Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) and retail sales figures, which could

[ad_1] The succession of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is a thorn in China-India relations, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi said on Sunday, as India’s foreign minister prepares to visit China for the first time since deadly border clashes in 2020. Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit China to attend a conclave of

[ad_1] India must not rush into a trade agreement with the United States that could compromise sensitive sectors like agriculture, trade experts warned on Sunday, pointing to aggressive US tactics even with its closest allies like EU. The caution comes as Washington has sent letters to 24 countries and the European Union, proposing tariffs as high as 50% on Brazil