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Abu Dhabi-bound Air India Express flight turns back to Kochi after engine oil drops mid-air rapidly
An Air India Express Boeing 737 operating flight IX 415 from Cochin to Abu Dhabi was forced to turn back after the crew detected a rapid drop in the oil quantity of Engine 1 during the flight. The aircraft was around 50 minutes into its journey and cruising at an altitude of 36,000 feet when the pilots noticed that the engine oil quantity was falling rapidly. The crew responded to the situation and carried out a FORDEC assessment, a structured decision-making process used by flight crews to evaluate developing situations and determine the safest course of action.
Modi govt sets 2029 target to make India drug free; to train one lakh 'Nashamukti Mitras', says Amit Shah
The Modi government has set 2029 target to make India drug-free. The prime minister is committed to make country drug-free to realise the dream of a developed India just as it worked to end the menace of Naxalism and terrorism, Shah said. The government will train one lakh 'Nashamukti Mitras' (Drug-free India Ambassadors) through the NCC, NSS, and 'My Bharat' platforms. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, and educational institutions have collectively resolved to make educational campuses drug-free.
Who will take over the reins of the country's largest oil company ONGC? Decision on 7 names soon
State-run oil and gas company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) may soon get a new chairman and managing director. The term of the current chairman and MD Arun Kumar Singh is to end in December 2026. Earlier, the government has expedited the process of selecting his successor. According to the information, after the initial screening of the candidates who have applied for this post, seven names have now moved forward in the selection process. These candidates can be interviewed in front of the search-cum-selection committee. 18 out of 7 candidates shortlisted According to people associ
Asia's future depends on how India, China manage their simultaneous rise: Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has said that the future of Asia will depend substantially on how India and China manage their simultaneous rise. He described the two countries as major Asian powers, large economies and civilisational states, while underlining that their relationship involves both cooperation and competition.
President Murmu appoints Dr Dinesh Sharma as LG of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday appointed Dr Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with effect from the date he assumes charge of office, Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement. "The President of India is pleased to appoint Dr. Dinesh Sharma as Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a communique issued late Saturday night.
PM Modi's attack on Rahul Gandhi, 'The echo of lies will not stand in front of the roar of truth'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during his address at the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday (September 5, 2026). He said that think of those who were opposing even the efforts to connect crores of people to the banking system. In fact, it is fun to see such people half full, so that the common poor people of the country depend on them. This is the ' Mai-Baap' There is a culture that they have been running for decades. I know that the echo of lies will not stand in front of the roar of truth. "This is
PM Modi targets Pakistan at SRCC centenary celebrations: 'Those spreading terrorism are on back foot'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated and addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi. At the centenary celebrations, PM Modi said, "...Today’s occasion is very historic for Shri Ram College of Commerce. It is equally significant for the education sector of the country. Several generations that have been part of SRCC have come together here. I congratulate all of you on the centenary celebrations of SRCC."
Miraculous rescue: Two people, found alive under debris, rescued after 11 days of Nepal flash flood
When God plans your long life, no devastation can kill you. In a miraculous way, two precious lives were saved by the rescue team who are engaged in the rescue operations on the 11th day since the devastating floods that struck Nepal on August 26th. While one 64-year-old woman was rescued after 11 days of the flash flood, another Chinese national was rescued from the Edit-4 tunnel of the flood-affected Upper Trishuli-1 (216 MW) hydropower project.
Bomb threat mail targets Ahmedabad, Surat courts, police search underway at court premises
A mail threatening to blow up all courts in Ahmedabad has been received. The police are carrying out routine action into this matter as of now, Ahmedabad Police said on Saturday. The bomb threat mail reportedly named several court complexes in Ahmedabad, including the Metropolitan Court at Ghee Kanta and the Lal Darwaja Sessions Court.
Missing: boundary walls, bathrooms, blackboards
Across north and central India, government school education, especially in rural areas, is a challenge, both in terms of the number of teachers in every school and the state of the building that houses children. Reporters from four States track the state of school education. Amarnath Tewary, Ashna Butani, Mayank Kumar, and Mehul Malpani examine teaching quality and infrastructural support
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