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CSIR-NAL completes design of indigenous 19-seater Saras MkII light transport aircraft; minister calls it a ‘milestone’ in aviation sector | India News
NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards building the country’s first indigenously designed light transport aircraft, CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), India’s premier research and development agency for aviation, has completed the design phase of the 19-seater Saras MkII aircraft.Announcing the development in a post on X, space, science and technology minister Jitendra Singh called it…
Omar backs suspension of Indus Water Treaty, says Centre will respond to Pak war-mongering | India News
SRINAGAR: The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was never in the interest of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said, backing the suspension of the treaty by India.“We opposed the Indus Water Treaty from day one. We stated that if there was any biggest betrayal of India and Pakistan with Jammu…
Forces shoot dead ‘category A’ LeT terrorist Zakir Ganie in J&K | India News
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation SRINAGAR: Security forces in J&K shot dead “category A” Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie during a gunfight in Shopian district’s Chanapora Wednesday, nearly 10 months after the last such encounter in the region.The joint operation by J&K Police, the Army and CRPF was launched…
The Don of disorder: Allies duck as Trump changes script again, picking fights from Madrid to Tehran
TOI correspondent from Washington: In the span of a few days, US President Donald Trump has torn up a prospective peace deal with Iran and aggravated fights with Nato allies, raising fresh questions about whether the post-World War II order, painstakingly assembled over eight decades, is being dismantled by presidential whim and social-media impulse.The latest…
US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’; Cognizant under scanner
US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’ The United States on Wednesday launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT services firm Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny.“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” FOX Business quoted labor department inspector general Anthony D’Esposito saying.“Much of the visa and…
Scientists in Singapore have found a way to transform shrimp shell waste into ‘carbon-negative’ hydrogen fuel, turning biomass waste into valuable climate solutions
How Shrimp Shells Are Being Turned Into ‘Carbon Negative’ Fuel, Food and Construction Materials Discarded shrimp shells could soon become more than kitchen waste. Scientists in Singapore have developed a process that converts organic rubbish into hydrogen fuel, protein for aquaculture feed and calcium carbonate, a material used in products such as cement and antacids.The…
Trump’s Board of Peace planning pilot ‘humanitarian zone’ in south Gaza: Official
Trump aims to create ‘humanitarian zones’ in Rafah US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot “humanitarian zone” in southern Gaza that would aim to accommodate tens of thousands of vetted Palestinian civilians, a board official told AFP.The official said the zone could act as a “starting point” for the Palestinian technocratic…
‘Return to dialogue’: India urges restraint after ships attacked amid uncertainty over Iran-US deal | India News
India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia following fresh attacks on commercial shipping, urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the latest developments threatened regional stability and the free flow of global trade and energy supplies.“India is…
‘On every single of their list’: Trump claims Iran is plotting to assassinate him
Trump says Iran wants to assassinate him US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran was plotting to assassinate him, saying he was “on every single one of their list” and accusing Tehran of seeking to target the US leadership.“They want to take out the US Leader. I’m on every single one of their…
US stocks today: Oil jumps nearly 5%, shares tumble as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’
US stocks today: Oil jumps nearly 5%, shares tumble as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over Global stock markets fell and oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the temporary truce in the Iran conflict, raising fears that renewed fighting could disrupt global energy supplies.Wall Street opened lower after Trump…
