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Flying ambulances? India's first air ambulance fleet to launch soon

India is set to revolutionise emergency healthcare with its first eVTOL air ambulance fleet, deploying 788 electric aircraft nationwide under a $1 billion deal by 2026

Govt may raise deposit insurance beyond Rs 5 lakh amid bank scam concerns

After the New India Co-op Bank scam exposed a Rs ₹122 crore fraud, the govt is mulling over raising deposit insurance beyond Rs 5 lakh amid rising concerns over financial security

East Central Railway takes extra steps to manage heavy rush at stations

These steps by ECR have been taken given several special trains running for Patna Junction, jam-packed with Kumbh Mela devotees

BJP has highest income share among national parties with 74.57%: ADR report

Six national parties - BJP, INC, CPI(M), AAP, BSP and NPEP - have declared a total income of Rs 5,820.912 crore, according to ADR report

'Enough is enough': SC on surge of pleas over Places of Worship Act

Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, defers hearing to first week of April

Deepseek's promise in China comes with a workforce warning: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs anticipates that by 2030, it estimated that AI-driven advancements could contribute an additional 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points to the expansion of China's economy

Samay Raina's virtual plea denied, cyber cell orders in-person appearance

Comedian Samay Raina's request to record his statement virtually was denied by Maharashtra's cyber cell, which has ordered him to appear in person by February 18

Argentine Prez Javier Milei accused of fraud over $LIBRA crypto promotion

Argentinian President Javier Milei's brief endorsement of a cryptocurrency and subsequent deletion of post led to severe loss for investors

FlyDubai eyes to start domestic airline in India by acquiring Go First

FlyDubai, owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, is looking to partner with Busy Bee for this venture

Muhsin Hendricks, first gay imam killed for his support to LGBTQ+ rights

The killing of the imam has left the LGBTQ+ community in shock. His efforts to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ Muslims made him a pivotal figure in the fight for inclusivity

Bengaluru metro row explained: Fare hike, protests, and govt blame game

Namma Metro's decision to hike fares led to widespread outcry in Bengaluru. Here's what happened

Sam Pitroda's 'China not our enemy' remark stirs controversy, BJP reacts

Sam Pitroda's 'China not our enemy' remark has sparked a political firestorm, with the BJP accusing the Congress of appeasement and reviving allegations of its ties with China

Western tech firms adopt 'Anything but China' approach amid global tensions

This is a big shift from the 'China plus 1' strategy followed by companies to diversify supply chains

Foreign links, blackmail & conspiracy? Himanta targets Gaurav Gogoi's wife

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife may be part of a larger 'anti-India' conspiracy, alleging foreign links and blackmail

UK PM Keir Starmer willing to send troops to Ukraine to 'safeguard peace'

Meanwhile, officials from US and Russia are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in coming days to formally initiate the peace talks to bring the three-year long war to end

New India Cooperative Bank's GM held in Rs 122 cr fraud: How it happened

The bank's general manager allegedly withdrew cash from the bank's Prabhadevi and Goregaon branches, siphoning off funds since the Covid-19 pandemic

Gold rush: Why JPMorgan, HSBC are pulling bullion from Bank of England

Donald Trump's tariff threats spark huge gold rush from London to New York as prices surge 11% in the US

On moral ground: Railway ministers who resigned after train tragedies

Here's a list of railway ministers who resigned, or offered to resign, following major train tragedies, taking moral responsibility for the incidents

'Healthcare revolution for India': AIIMS professor hails Blinkit ambulance

Professor Agrawal described the basic life support services provided to the patient in the ambulance before being brought to the AIIMS Trauma Centre

First 'Made-in-India' chip to be launched by September-October: Vaishnaw

Tata Electronics, in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), is making India's first semiconductor fab in Gujarat's Dholera