Both pilots have been taken off flying duty by the DGCA, pending investigation. NEW DELHI: The captain of Air India’s August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude of about 300 feet, was subjected to a psychoactive substance (dope) screening test on arrival, whose result was “not negative” and has been sent…
US will offer visa interview in 10 days if you pay $750. Conditions apply The US State Department will soon begin a pilot project for an expedited B1/B2 visa appointment at a fee of $750. This will allow the applicants to get an interview appointment at selected posts within 10 days. The pilot project will…
Erika Kirk withdrew from a scheduled event with JD Vance citing threats, but her decision quickly sparked online debate. Candace Owens questioned the reasoning publicly, drawing attention to inconsistencies and fueling wider discussion. While some supported safety concerns, others remained skeptical, turning the incident into a broader conversation about credibility, public appearances, and media narratives….
Thoothukkudi, a major port city in southern Tamil Nadu, has traditionally seen strong contests between the AIADMK and the DMK. While the AIADMK held influence here earlier, the constituency has shifted towards the DMK in recent elections. In the 2021 Assembly elections, DMK’s P. Geetha Jeevan won with 92,314 votes, defeating AIADMK’s S. T. Chellapandian…
BENGALURU: If Karnataka’s CMs are plotted not by party but by regions they came from, a pattern emerges: Its political centre of gravity hasn’t remained fixed. When DK Shivakumar took oath last week, he became the latest stop in a political journey that began in the northern districts, shifted to Old Mysuru, scattered across regions…
The plea alleged that the government was treating Wangchuk ‘like a hardcore criminal, terrorist or traitor to the nation’ NEW DELHI: A plea has been filed before the Delhi high court seeking to force-feed activist Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike entered its 18th day. It seeks urgent directions to the Centre and the Delhi…
Serena Williams celebrates winning a point against Maya Joint. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to Wimbledon ended in defeat, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion received the kind of ovation reserved for sporting royalty as Centre Court celebrated one of the greatest players in tennis history.Playing her first singles match in nearly four years,…
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
Awarapan 2′ box office collections day 8: Emraan Hashmi film earns Rs 5.50 crore in India; worldwide gross reaches Rs 169.17 crore Emraan Hashmi‘s ‘Awarapan 2’ remained steady at the box office on its second Friday. The romantic crime thriller recorded a relatively small decline in its Day 8 earnings. The movie continued its theatrical…
Aaditya Thackeray accuses rebel MPs of selling loyalty, reputation amid Shiv Sena (UBT) split (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday launched a sharp attack on the party’s rebel Lok Sabha members amid the ongoing ‘Operation Tiger’ buzz, accusing them of selling their loyalty and reputation for political gain as the…