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Weeks before Air India crash, Parliament panel flagged funding shortfall

The panel report, tabled in March 2025, cited poor funding to key aviation bodies like AAIB and BCAS, and raised concerns over understaffing amid rapid expansion of India's airport network

PM Modi lays foundation stones for projects worth over ₹5,900 cr in Bihar

Additionally, in a major boost to connectivity in north Bihar, PM Modi also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra (Patna) and Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah

PM Kisan 20th instalment date: How to complete Aadhaar-based OTP e-KYC

PM Kisan 20th instalment is expected to be released by the end of June 2025. All the farms have to complete the Aadhaar-based OTP e-KYC to receive the financial aid

Air India crash: 220 victims identified, 202 bodies handed over to kin

Authorities are carrying out DNA matching to establish the identity of the victims, as several bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged

Doctor threatens to crash Air India Express flight, deboarded in Bengaluru

A 36-year-old doctor was removed from an Air India Express flight in Bengaluru after she threatened to crash the plane during a dispute over baggage, triggering a two-hour delay and security scare

Cong leaders detained ahead of PM Modi's visit to Odisha, OPCC slams move

Odisha Police detained several Congress workers ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Friday.

Madurai-bound IndiGo flight returns to Chennai after mid-air technical snag

A Madurai-bound IndiGo flight returned to Chennai after a mid-air technical snag on Friday, a day after two Kolkata-Northeast flights were delayed due to similar issues, triggering safety concerns

Delhi govt likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for slum redevelopment

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said her government is likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for the redevelopment of 675 slum clusters in the national capital

Andhra clears ₹28,546 cr investments; Adani Group to spend ₹18,910 cr

IT company Cognizant will invest almost ₹1,583 crore to set up a campus in Visakhapatnam

Air India cancels eight flights on June 20: Full list of routes here

Air India flight cancellation: The airline cites maintenance and operational reasons for cancelling at least 8 international and domestic flights on June 20

Andaman to get 5-star resorts, yacht marina in tourism overhaul: Chief secy

Kumar said the ambitious plan focuses on infrastructure development, heritage promotion, eco-tourism, and sustainable growth

Pune Palkhi 2025: Check routes, traffic updates, safety guidelines and more

Palkhi 2025 Traffic Advisory: As Pune readies for the Palkhi processions on June 19-20, 2025, PCMC issues safety advisory to 1,494 hoarding agencies along key procession routes

PM Modi to join massive International Yoga Day event in Andhra on June 21

Chief Minister Naidu has said the event, scheduled from 6:30 am to 8:00 am, will be organised in such a way to get recognition and set records, including a Guinness World Record

PM Narendra Modi on two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects at Siwan, a major boost to infrastructure and socio-economic development in Bihar on Friday

IMD issues 'yellow alert' in Delhi, Mumbai braces for heavy rainfall

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as rain, lightning and gusty winds expected; orange alert for Mumbai on June 20 with heavy showers likely to continue through the week

Submit proposals for road infra development by Jun 30: UP CM to officials

The CM instructed district magistrates to work in close coordination with local public representatives to ensure that the proposals reflect the specific needs of each region

PM Modi wishes Prez Murmu on birthday, praises her efforts to empower poor

'She has always worked to empower the poor and downtrodden. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people,' Modi said

Axiom-4 mission carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla delayed for 6th time

Nasa has delayed the Axiom-4 mission launch for a sixth time, citing ISS readiness concerns; the crew includes India's Shubhanshu Shukla and marks a milestone for India, Poland, and Hungary

Veteran actor Vivek Lagoo passes away, Maha minister Shelar pays tribute

Vivek Lagoo was married to the famous actress, Reema Lagoo, who is known for her role in TV shows such as 'Shriman Shrimati'

Vietnam-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi as 'precautionary measure'

'Air India flight AI388 to Ho Chi Minh City returned to Delhi as a precaution. All passengers are safe and will depart on an alternate aircraft with a fresh crew at 1800 hrs today,' the airline said