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Kate Middleton attended Wimbledon 2025 on Saturday, July 12. She watched the women’s singles final as Iga Swiatek squared off against Amanda Anisimova. Later, she presented the trophy to Iga Swiatek, who won the match in straight sets. This is the first Wimbledon Kate Middleton has attended since the Princess of Wales announced she was […]

Software Technology Parks of India, a body set up under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 1991 originally to promote the growth of tech sector by offering software certification, tax holidays and incentives and high speed data connections, is now repositioning itself to be able to drive the next wave of digital transformation

US President Donald Trump on Saturday intensified the tariff trade war even further by threatening to impose a 30 per cent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1. In an escalation of the trade war that has angered US allies and rattled investors, Trump announced the latest tariffs in

A trade deal between India and the US has still not been finalized. (AI image) India-US trade deal: In February this year, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the intent for a trade deal by fall this year. Come April 2025, and Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on a lot of

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the 12 June Air India AI 717 plane crash, is taking a psychiatrist’s help to find a way of coping with the traumatic experience, PTI quoted his cousin as saying. An Indian-origin British citizen, Vishwas, was the only survivor to have walked away alive when the London-bound Boeing

A statewide Amber Alert remains in effect after a seven-year-old boy was taken at gunpoint from outside his Milwaukee home on Friday evening. Jamal White was taken just after 7 pm local time on Friday, police said, reportedly at gunpoint. According to People magazine, a man wearing black clothes and a face mask forced the

YouTube star and conjoined twin Carmen Andrade exchanged vows with her longtime partner Daniel McCormack, revealing the news nearly a year after the couple eloped. Carmen, 25, and McCormack, 28, were married in an intimate family ceremony on Lover’s Leap Bridge in New Milford, Connecticut last October. The private wedding coincided with the couple’s fifth

File picture: Wreckage from the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, on a building in the city, on June 12. | Photo Credit: – Aviation experts as well as pilots have cast “serious doubts” on the preliminary findings of the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation, especially surrounding

Radhika Yadav murder case: Tennis player Radhika Yadav’s father Deepak Yadav, who allegedly shot his daughter dead at point-blank rage, was never known to be short-tempered or violent. He had also spent crores of rupees on the tennis player’s career and was also very supportive of whatever she did, relatives said on Saturday. Deepak Yadav’s

Dodla Dairy plans to acquire Osam brand milk and milk products company HR Food Processing for ₹271 crore in an all cash deal to enhance its market reach in the eastern region. HR Food Processing has a procurement network with more than 25,000 plus dairy farmers, processes around 1.1 lakh litres of milk per day

Wreckage of the crashed Air India Plane is lying at Ahmedabad Airport premises in Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu and his deputy Murlidhar Mohol said it was premature to draw conclusions from Air India Boeing 787 accident investigation report. The preliminary accident investigation report was released by

VinFast Auto India, the domestic arm of Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, on Saturday announced that it has signed agreements with 13 dealer groups to open 32 dealerships across 27 cities. The company aims to expand this footprint to 35 dealerships by the end of 2025, according to a statement.The move is part of VinFast’s

Shivamogga: Doctors in a government hospital have removed a mobile phone from a prisoner’s stomach, which he had swallowed, police said on Saturday. After the recovery of the phone recently, officials have ordered an investigation into how the prohibited item entered the high-security facility. A criminal case has also been registered against the prisoner under

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., a subsidiary of drugmaker Sun Pharma, is recalling 5,448 bottles of central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, 60 mg, CII, 100-count bottles, in the U.S. The voluntary recall initiated by the company last month follows out of specification results observed in dissolution test during an analysis. OHM Laboratories,

At least six people have died and eight others were injured in a multi-storey building collapse in Seelampur area of Delhi on Saturday. Several people are still feared trapped under the rubble. The tragic incident took place at 7 am in Gali Number 5 of Janata Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Welcome Police Station

The Indian community in Canada recently organised a grand Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Credit River in Mississauga, aiming to recreate the spiritual experience of the famed aartis performed in Varanasi, Rishikesh and Haridwar. The event took place earlier this week at Erindale Park and was organised by Radio Dhishum. According to the

President Donald Trump shocked many by saying he might take away Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship. On Saturday, he posted on Truth Social that O’Donnell is “a Threat to Humanity” and should stay in Ireland. Trump also wrote he’s giving “serious consideration” to revoking her citizenship because she’s “not in the best interests of our Great

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S From pegging Goods and Services Tax rate on a par with that on electric vehicles to waiving excise duty on compression of natural gas and on the compressed biogas component in the fuel, India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) wants for

FILE PHOTO: Air India aircraft stand on the tarmac at the airport in Mumbai | Photo Credit: PUNIT PARANJPE Seconds before Air India flight 171 crashed while ascending from Ahmedabad, the fuel control switches of both its engines were cut off, a preliminary investigation report said on Saturday, suggesting a catastrophic pilot error. The Airlines

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican officials have both hit back at US President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 30% tariffs on their exports starting August 1. While the European Union has reiterated its commitment to negotiations, Mexico has rejected the move outright, calling it “unfair” and unacceptable. Trump made the

Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog and and former President of Nasscom | Photo Credit: Gayathri G 9430@Chennai There is a need to build human connections for the young professionals without focusing on superficial networking, according to  Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog  and former President of Nasscom. She was addressing the students in

Amid several cases of flights being diverted after taking off, a TUI Airways flight – from Mexico’s Cancun to London – was diverted to Maine following a pair of butt-huffing bozos puffing cigarettes on board, reported New York Post. The report added that due to this, the passengers were stranded in a ‘warzone’ at a

Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday said that his country would accept a resumption of nuclear talks with the US if there were assurances of no more attacks against it, state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a speech to Tehran-based foreign diplomats that Iran has always been ready and will be ready in

Ann Watson, a top boss at Citibank in London, got fired after saying something shocking in a job interview. During an online meeting for a new role inside the bank, she told Kapil, an Indian-origin interviewer, that her project failed because she worked with Indians. “No offence to you,” she added, “but you know what

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla (ANI) Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has joined the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) as a member of its Executive Committee, the forum said in a statement on Saturday.The appointment comes weeks after Birla was conferred the Global Leadership Award at

Global TCIM is projected to touch $600 billion in 2025, and AI could accelerate its growth, the note said.  | Photo Credit: adventtr Artificial intelligence (AI) and centuries-old healing systems may be at two distant ends of time – but AI can support traditional systems of medicine with evidence and research, “to deliver safe, personalised,

Global TCIM is projected to touch $600 billion in 2025, and AI could accelerate its growth, the note said.  | Photo Credit: adventtr Artificial intelligence (AI) and centuries-old healing systems may be at two distant ends of time – but AI can support traditional systems of medicine with evidence and research, “to deliver safe, personalised,

With 14 more days left before the last date of collection of enumeration forms in the ongoing special intensive revision in Bihar, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said that it had established direct contact with nearly all electors in the state. The ECI also said over 80 per cent electors had submitted their

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chief Justice of India (CJI). | Photo Credit: PTI   The law graduates should remain grounded in strong legal foundations even as the profession evolves in response to new global and technological developments, according to Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chief Justice of India (CJI). While delivering the 22nd convocation address at Nalsar University

A heartbreaking video of a young girl in tears by the roadside after allegedly being slapped by an auto-rickshaw driver has gone viral, drawing widespread attention and concern. The video, shared on Instagram by content creator ‘Ride With Shikhar’, appears to have been filmed in Kota and has already amassed over 4.2 million views. It

The Air India jetliner that crashed on June 12 was doomed almost immediately upon taking off, after both engines lost fuel supply and the pilots ran out of time to regain control and avert catastrophe. A preliminary 15-page report filed on July 11 provided the first detailed account of the fateful 32 seconds between takeoff

FILE PHOTO: An Air India aircrafts stand on the tarmac at the airport in Mumbai | Photo Credit: PUNIT PARANJPE Air India on Saturday said it will take on board its pilot community by holding dedicated sessions in the coming days to review the preliminary investigation report of the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12.

More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will observe a one-day bandh on July 14 to protest what the hospitality sector has called “draconian” tax hikes by the state government, the Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) said on Saturday.The association said the shutdown is aimed at opposing multiple tax increases imposed over

In a tragic incident, a female student on Saturday allegedly set herself on fire in the college campus in Balasore district of Odisha after lodging a sexual harassment complaint against a teacher, reported news agency PTI. The incident took place in the afternoon after the woman met the principal of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore,

File picture: A part of the wreckage of the Air India aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad, soon after take-off | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE The Air India aircraft, which crashed soon after take-off in Ahmedabad last month, might have suffered mechanical or power supply issues that could have led to the change in the position

Deepak Yadav, father of state-level tennis player Radhika Yadav, accused of his daughter’s murder is repentant and wants “to be hanged”, according to Deepak’s elder brother, Vijay Yadav. Condemning the murder, Vijay told the Indian Express on Saturday that his brother said he has committed kanya vadh (female slaughter). “Whatever happened was wrong. In fact,

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that starting August 1, 2025, goods imported from both Mexico and the European Union will be subject to a 30% tariff. The letters, posted on his social media platform, cite drug trafficking concerns in Mexico and long-standing trade imbalances with the EU as reasons for the sweeping measures.Days

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30 per cent against the European Union and Mexico starting August 1. Trump announced the planned tariffs on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account. They are part of an announcement blitz by Trump of new

Vaaree founders (L-R) Pranav Arora, Varun Vohra and Garima Luthra BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based home décor startup Vaaree has raised $4.6 million in a pre-Series A round led by PeerCapital, with participation from other existing investors Surge (Peak XV’s accelerator programme) and All In Capital. New investors Sattva Ventures and the Asian Paints family office also participated

Mangaluru launches ‘Bolpu’ initiative to find, fund, and foster local entrepreneurs. Photo: H.S. Manjunath The Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, Capt Brijesh Chowta, has launched an initiative titled ‘Bolpu’ to empower start-ups and early-stage ventures based in Dakshina Kannada district. Named after the Tulu language word Bolpu, which means both ‘light’ and ‘morning’, the

Heavy rainfall is affecting parts of Delhi-NCR, with significant visuals reported from RK Puram. Source link

A World Gold Council (WGC) expert has said that if historical perspectives were put in today’s context gold could face short-to-medium term pressure.  “…going by past downturns in gold, some events may slow the rally in gold witnessed over the past few years, while others could fuel a prolonged decline,” said Ray Jia, Research Head,

Sri Lankan exporters have expressed concern over a proposed 30 per cent tariff on goods entering the US, warning that the hike could severely impact key export sectors including apparel and rubber products.The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) on Friday urged the government to step up negotiations with Washington ahead of the August 1

As Kyiv burned under Russian attack, Dr. Borys Todurov rushed through the city in an ambulance. He was carrying a human heart for a young girl in urgent need. The child, seriously ill with heart disease, had no time to wait. A donor heart became available across the city. Despite explosions and drones in the

FILE PHOTO: A police officer stands in front of the wreckage of the Air India aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, which crashed during take-off from the airport in Ahmedabad | Photo Credit: ADNAN ABIDI The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday released the preliminary report of the AI-171 plane crash. Yashpal Singh Vansdiya,

Part of the wreckage of the crashed Air India plane in the Ahmedabad airport premises on July 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Families of Air India passengers who died in the air crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 will take action against Boeing in the US courts very soon, to obtain evidence and

WHO praises India’s AI integration in traditional medicine, highlighting innovative projects like Ayurgenomics and AI-enabled platforms. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The WHO has acknowledged India’s efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems, the Centre said on Saturday. The World Health Organization praised the country’s efforts in a technical brief

FILE PHOTO: The tail of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed into a building in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.  | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE London-bound Air India flight AI171 crashed 32 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, after fuel supply to both engines was cut off within a second

India will begin domestic production of rare earth magnets in Hyderabad in a bid to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and strengthen its position in critical technology manufacturing, Union Coal and Mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Saturday.Speaking to ANI, Reddy said the Centre has tasked the National Institute for Transforming Science and Materials

Talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza are stalling over the extent of Israeli forces’ withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave, Palestinian and Israeli sources familiar with the negotiations in Doha said on Saturday. The indirect talks over a U.S. proposal for a 60-day ceasefire are nonetheless expected to continue, the sources said, despite the

Wreckage of the crashed Air India Plane is lying at Ahmedabad Airport premises in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on July 12, 2025. The Ahmedabad-London Air India flight, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI 171) with 242 people on board, crashed into a medical hostel and its canteen complex in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Source link

Responding to the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly Air India flight AI 171 crash, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Saturday said that the findings are still in early stages and “nothing definite” can be concluded at this point. Speaking to IANS in Pune,

Consumer goods firms, retailers, e-commerce platforms and logistics companies have increased their recruitment targets by 20-25% compared to the previous year for the upcoming festive period, anticipating robust sales recovery, according to a senior executives and recruitment specialists.The majority of these positions will be filled by temporary and gig workers, with a major e-commerce marketplace

In a shocking case of workplace misconduct, a man in Shanghai was sentenced to prison for secretly drugging a colleague on three occasions in an attempt to extract confidential work-related information, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) has reported. Plot to steal secrets The man, identified by his surname Li, reportedly came across a so-called

Real estate company Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd’s sale bookings declined 13 per cent to ₹616 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal year on lower volumes and average price realisation. Its sale bookings or pre-sales stood at ₹711 crore in the year-ago period. In a regulatory filing on Saturday, the company informed that its sales

IIFL Home Finance has secured $100 million (approximately Rs 858 crore) in financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to expand access to affordable housing loans and promote green building standards, the company said in a release on Saturday.The funds will be used to support home loans for families from economically weaker sections (EWS)

Maharashtra news: A 16-year-old girl showed presence of mind and foiled her alleged kidnapping attempt by an autorickshaw driver by attacking him with a geometry compass while she was on her way to school in his vehicle at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said. The incident occurred on July 9 around 12 noon, they

ISRO on Saturday said it has successfully completed the development of Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for Gaganyaan Mission with the completion of the qualification test programme. A full duration hot test of SMPS for 350 seconds was conducted to validate the integrated performance of the SMPS for flight off-nominal mission profile of the Service

Russia launched its latest massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine, targeting areas in the nation’s west that border European Union states.  The attack — including on areas that have seen few if any strikes in the war to date — left at least two people dead and damaged residential houses and other civilian infrastructure. 

Realty firm Lohia Worldspace will invest about ₹200 crore to develop a 10-acre housing project in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, marking its entry into real estate business. This will be the company’s first real estate project, comprising 175 luxury villas. Lohia Worldspace is the real estate arm of the diversified Delhi-based Lohia Global, a privately held

Clean and healthy food brand Khetika, which recently raised $18 million in Series B funding, is very close to achieving an operating profit, while it is expanding its manufacturing capacities to more cities, a top official said. After having reported a revenue of ₹247 crore last year, a 53 per cent annual growth, its target

Radhika Yadav murder: Tennis player Radhika Yadav, who was shot dead by her father in their Gurugram home, did not have her own tennis academy, the police said on Saturday. Earlier, the Gurugram police had maintained that Radhika Yadav had set up her own tennis academy – which was the bone of contention between the

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)’s report on the Ahmedabad-London Air India plane crash last month is based on preliminary findings and one should not jump into conclusions till the final report is released. “This is a preliminary report, at the ministry we

NEW DELHI: The ministry of roads has implemented stricter qualification requirements for bidding on road projects under hybrid annuity model (HAM) and engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) mode. These enhanced criteria aim to ensure superior construction quality of highways and expressways whilst securing timely project completion.The revised guidelines, detailed in a circular from the ministry

San Joaquin County police have arrested eight people in an investigation into a gang-related kidnapping and torture, CBS News quoted officials as saying. The police have executed five search warrants, which led to the arrest of eight people. During the arrest, police seized five handguns, an assault rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, high-capacity magazines

Arun Mammen, Chairman Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association. Photo: Special Arrangement India’s Natural rubber (NR) consumption is projected to reach 20 lakh tonnes by 2030 and there is a need to accelerate domestic production, Arun Mammen, Chairman Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), said. “In FY25, domestic NR production stood at 8.7 lakh tonnes, while consumption was

Air India Plane Crash Prelimiary Report: A month after the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 aircraft in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of nearly all 242 people on board and several on the ground, resulting in nearly 270 deaths, a preliminary investigation has revealed that both engines shut down seconds after liftoff due to

NEW DELHI: Walmart-owned Flipkart has announced a $50 million employee stock buyback plan that will benefit approximately 7,000–7,500 employees. The move comes as the ecommerce major prepares for a potential IPO filing next year.The buyback will allow employees to liquidate up to 5% of the stock options vested between July 6, 2022, and July 5,

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) private astronaut mission from the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for approximately 7:05 am EDT (4:30 PM IST) on Monday, July 14. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian

Kuberaa OTT release: Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna and Nagarjuna’s crime drama is set to debut on the digital screens soon after its theatrical run. The Tollywood movie can be enjoyed from the comfort of you homes in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil. Kuberaa OTT release date The movie, which hit the big

Noting that the world is realising India’s two immense powers of demography and democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that youths are both capital and guarantee for the country’s bright future and Centre is continuously working to turn this into a “source of prosperity.” Addressing the appointees at the 16th edition of Rozgar

Radhika Yadav murder: A court in Gurugram on Saturday granted the police a 14-day judicial custody of Deepak Yadav, the father of murdered former tennis player Radhika Yadav. Earlier in the day, Gurugram Police produced the accused Deepak Yadav in Gurugram Court before the duty magistrate, following which he was sent to police custody. Radhika

Air India plane crash: The preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI171 crash has found that both engines of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner lost power just three seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad due to a brief but sudden cutoff in fuel supply. The unexpected engine shutdown led to the accident that killed 260 people,

Air India Plane Crash: Nearly 10 days have passed since one of India’s worst aviation disasters in decades, a case that, according to experts, happens once in a million, but investigators are still searching for answers. On June 12, Air India flight AI 717 crashed less than 40 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, killing

Having a US visa still not enough? The US Embassy in India on Saturday issued a warning on Saturday that visa holders could face deportation even after their visas are granted if they fail to comply with all U.S. laws and immigration regulations. US Embassy in India said in a post on X, “U.S. visa

A Reddit user advised Indian H1B visa holders in the US not to buy a house right now. Many buy homes after a few years, especially when starting a family, because they believe renting is a waste of money. But, the user says that’s not true. High interest rates mean early mortgage payments mostly go

Prof. MS Swaminathan | Photo Credit: G_KRISHNASWAMY Government will issue two commemorative coins – one on birth anniversary of Prof MS Swaminathan and second on ‘Make-in-India’. While ‘Make-in-India’ is an ambitious program to boost manufacturing in India, Swaminathan is called as ‘Father of Green Revolution.’ Though commemorative coins are considered legal tender, they are not

With only three days remaining before the scheduled execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni national in 2017, her family has made a last-ditch plea for clemency by offering $1 million (approximately ₹8.6 crore) as “blood money” to the victim’s family in a attempt to save her life, as reported by

(Bloomberg) — A federal judge in Los Angeles issued a temporary order barring US immigration authorities from stopping people for questioning without cause, the latest fallout from the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on migrants in California and across the US. A temporary restraining order sought by a group of Southern California residents, workers and advocacy

The investigation is ongoing and is expected to yield a final report within 12 months. Here is the sequence of events from the day of the crash to the preliminary report. June 12: Air India’s nearly 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft, VT-ANB, enroute to London Gatwick crashed soon after take off into the residential quarters of

Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the global market may be tighter than it seems, supported by strong summer demand. Meanwhile, concerns over new US tariffs and possible fresh sanctions on Russia also added upward pressure.Brent crude rose $1.72, or 2.5%, to settle at $70.36 per

As Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi battles flash floods, landslides, lightning, cloudbursts and heavy rains, a recent determined effort of a medical team to save elderly has caught the spotlight. Rains continue to wreak havoc across the state, making access to necessary medical care not only difficult but also inaccessible. A medical team from the Community Health

Andhra Pradesh government will soon set up a GST data lake to combine all departmental information in one place which will also be shared with Central GST officials for optimising collection.  This was decided in a meeting with Central GST officials and the State GST team presided over by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8, which went down shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 12. The disaster claimed 260 lives, including 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and 19 individuals

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) harshly criticised protesters who allegedly threw rocks and bricks at ICE officers, calling them “slimeballs” and demanding their immediate arrest. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump claimed he witnessed the incident while returning from a visit to flood-affected areas in Texas. Also Read: US

**EDS: RPT, CORRECTS TYPO IN HEADLINE; FILE IMAGE** Ahmedabad: In this Thursday, June 12, 2025 file photo, wreckage of the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, lies on a building, in Ahmedabad. Both switches feeding fuel to the two engines of Air India flight 171 were cut off

London: The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) on Sunday said that it is in the process of reviewing its Indian counterpart’s preliminary report into the London-bound Air India AI171 plane crash moments after take-off from Ahmedabad last month. The report by the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is based on the initial findings

India-US trade deal: United States is working toward an interim trade agreement with India that could reduce proposed tariffs to below 20%. This would give India a more favourable position compared to other countries in the region.Unlike many nations, India is not expected to receive a formal tariff hike notice this week, and the agreement

In a continued effort to boost employment opportunities across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits during the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela on Saturday. The event will be conducted virtually, with PM Modi addressing the recruits via video conferencing at 11 a.m. The Rozgar

With the cost of ownership of new cars rising, the sales volume of used cars in India is expected to cross 6 million units this fiscal driven by value-conscious demand, rising digital adoption and better access to finance, CRISIL Ratings said in a study. This has lifted the used-to-new ratio in car sales to 1.4

MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, Santosh Iyer, unveils Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and GT 63 Pro, in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: ANI Mercedes-Benz India said it sold 4,238 units in the April to June quarter of 2025 which is a growth of 10% over the year ago period.  “The best-ever sales performance in Q1 FY26

NEW DELHI: Boeing on Saturday said it continues “to support the investigation” into the Air India Flight AI171 crash, shortly after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the June 12 tragedy in Ahmedabad.“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171,

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will likely visit China next week, his first trip to the neighbouring country in five years. Jaishankar’s visit comes about three weeks after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited China to attend the SCO’s defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao. The ties between the two nations came under severe strain following the

Air India plane crash: Boeing on Saturday made its first comment after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. Soon aftet the release of the initial report, Boeing said it will ‘defer’ to the AAIB to provide information. “We will defer to the AAIB

Balancing Brics The 17th Brics summit was held in Brazil amid tariff threats and geopolitical conflicts, with the bloc seeking to strengthen the position of the global south. The absence of China’s Xi Jinping and the virtual participation of Russia’s Vladimir Putin owing to legal constraints underscored internal challenges.  Brics+, now expanded to 11 members,

The story so far: India miner Vedanta Ltd.’s (VEDL) stock slumped nearly 8% on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) after Delaware-based Viceroy Research took a short on its UK-based parent Vedanta Resources (VRL)’s debt stack. In other words, wagering that the parent would default in repaying their debt. It held the holding company to be a

Weather today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned against “heavy to very heavy” downpour in the coming days over central and northwest India as it issued orange alerts for two states. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are on IMD’s orange alert’ today as well while Delhi-NCR can expect more showers on July 12. The Meteorological Department

Air India Plane Crash: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday night released the preliminary report on its ongoing probe into the Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad. As many as 260 people, including 241 onboard passengers, were killed in the accident on June 12. The 15-page report reveals the crucial cockpit voice

NEW DELHI: The rise in UPI payments has helped reduce use of cash in India, a new paper by a team from IMF has said, while using proxies, such as cash withdrawal from ATMs and currency in circulation as a proportion of GDP.“Since its launch in 2016, UPI has grown quickly, while some proxies for