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Singapore ship on fire towed further out to sea as firefighting continues

The vessel -- MV Wan Hai 503 -- has been towed 40 nautical miles away from land. Earlier, the ship was 27 nautical miles from land

NSG joins relief efforts at Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad

NSG commandos were seen at the crash site on the hostel building, where the tail of the ill-fated aircraft has been stuck since the crash

Draft policy proposes major changes to transport systems of specially abled

The DEPwD has invited public comments on draft accessibility standards for the transport and mobility sector to ensure inclusive infrastructure for persons with disabilities

Breach of privilege proceedings to begin against Kunal Kamra soon

BJP legislator Pravin Darekar had moved the notice against the comedian and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare in the state legislative council during the budget session in March

Air India crash: DGCA directs full staff presence on June 14 amid probe

The Air India-London-bound flight AI171 crashed near Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, killing 241 onboard; the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recovered the black box from the crash site

Delhi govt set to unveil new excise policy, social security top priority

New excise reforms promise modernisation, accountability, and safeguards for vulnerable communities

K'taka HC refuses to stay order suspending bike, taxi services from June 16

The appeal filed challenging the order issued by the single-judge bench to cancel bike taxis was heard by a two-judge bench of Acting Chief Justice Kameswar Rao and Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar

Civil Aviation Minister to chair high-level meeting on air safety today

Earlier, the government constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee for examining the causes leading to the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London)

Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA sample collection continues to identify victims

Samples from over 250 people have already been collected in the massive identification effort. The victims' identification relies entirely on DNA results, as the bodies were charred beyond recognition

Govt sets up high-level panel to examine causes for Air India plane crash

The civil aviation ministry said the committee will not be a substitute to other enquiries being conducted by relevant organisations

Southwest monsoon to cover most of India by June 17, IMD forecasts

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Raigad, Ratnagiri; Delhi to see light showers and respite from heat as monsoon progresses across central, western and eastern India

Air India crash a safety wake-up call for aviation industry, says Airbus

The crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner on Thursday killed more than 240 people on the aircraft as well as people in the densely populated urban area where the plane exploded

ICG reports major milestone in dousing fire on Singapore-flagged cargo ship

Of the 22 crew members of the Singapore-flagged vessel, 18 were rescued by the Navy, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and other agencies

Massive forest fire breaks out near NH-144A in J&K's Reasi district

Firefighting teams from the Forest Department and Fire and Emergency Services were deployed to control the blaze

2.1 million in Rajasthan opt out of food subsidy under 'Give Up' drive

The campaign is being successfully conducted in Jaipur to encourage ineligible individuals receiving benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to remove their names voluntarily

Work on new liquor policy underway, to be introduced soon: Delhi govt

The objective is to provide quality liquor to the people and to make the system of liquor sale and distribution transparent, modern and accountable, said an official statement

CAG engaging CA firms will not compromise auditor's independence, says ICAI

In a detailed statement, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said the engagement of CA firms by the CAG is in no way a compromise of its independence or constitutional function

India may ease EV localisation rules amid China rare earth export curbs

Many have yet to qualify for PLI disbursements and now face the risk of losing business to Chinese suppliers, three of the people said

UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for Rs 324.56 crore

Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said

ONGC battles uncontrolled gas leak at Assam well, probe underway

"Efforts are underway to control the continuous gush of gas from the RDS#147A near Bhotiapar in the Rudrasagar field, located in the Sivasagar District," the company said in a statement