AI 171 crash: AAIB slams ‘irresponsible conclusions’ after US media claims says Captain ‘turned off fuel switches’

NEW DELHI: Following constant media reports in the west on Air India AI 171 crash that squarely point the blame on the captain of the doomed aircraft based on information from US authorities, India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday called out this “irresponsible” drawing of “conclusions through selective and unverified reporting.” The bureau…

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‘Old news’: Russia rolls eyes at US sanctions threat over Ukraine war; ‘we don’t accept threat’

Russia on Thursday dismissed the threat of new US sanctions, saying they’ve “long ceased to be news” for Moscow. This came after US President Donald Trump gave a “serious” ultimatum to Russia regarding the Ukraine war.“Possible new US sanctions have long ceased to be news to us,” Reuters quoted Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman as saying….

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Watch: Supporters of BJP, NCP (SP) clash inside Maharashtra assembly premises; viral video shows heated face-off | India News

NEW DELHI: A video showing supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP (Sharad Pawar) MLA Jitendra Awhad clashing inside Maharashtra’s Vidhan Bhavan has gone viral, raising serious security concerns.The video, shot near the main staircase and lobby, shows both groups exchanging blows before onlookers intervened. The scuffle took place just a day after Padalkar…

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Netra MkII AWACS project: India to develop next-gen airborne warning systems to boost IAF’s long-range surveillance; Rs 20,000 crore project approved

The government has approved an approximately Rs 20,000 crore AWACS project, a major step toward boosting the Indian Air Force’s airborne surveillance and early warning capabilities. Under this programme, India will develop next-generation indigenous airborne early warning and control systems (AEW&C), positioning the country among a select group with advanced homegrown military radar technology.The programme,…

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The Great Indian Kapil Show 3: Kapil Sharma reveals Ravi Kishan touches his wife’s feet everyday before going to bed; Ajay Devgn jokes ‘Aadmi jitna guilty hota hai, utna zyaada pair choota hai’

The Great Indian Kapil Show returned with a bang with season 3 and audiences are loving the guest line-up on the show. After welcoming the kings of OTT platform, Jaideep Ahlawat, Pratik Gandhi, Jitendra Kumar and Vijay Verma, last week, the star cast of Son Of Sardar 2 is all set to make an appearance…

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Delhi’s phone war: BJP alleges AAP leaders bought mobiles with government funds; AAP attacks rise in purchase cap | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday alleged that AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia purchased several top‑of‑the‑line mobile phones on government funds. Citing a 2013 government circular that allows the chief minister and ministers to buy phones worth up to Rs 50,000 and Rs 45,000 respectively, Sood showed documents that suggested…

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Delhi’s phone war: BJP alleges AAP leaders bought mobiles with government funds; AAP attacks rise in purchase cap | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday alleged that AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia purchased several top‑of‑the‑line mobile phones on government funds. Citing a 2013 government circular that allows the chief minister and ministers to buy phones worth up to Rs 50,000 and Rs 45,000 respectively, Sood showed documents that suggested…

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Delhi’s phone war: BJP alleges AAP leaders bought mobiles with government funds; AAP attacks rise in purchase cap | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday alleged that AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia purchased several top‑of‑the‑line mobile phones on government funds. Citing a 2013 government circular that allows the chief minister and ministers to buy phones worth up to Rs 50,000 and Rs 45,000 respectively, Sood showed documents that suggested…

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