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IAF's Mirage-2000 pilot dead in crash; 2 Sukhoi-30 pilots eject safely | Top 10
IAF fighter jets crash in Madhya Pradesh: Morena district collector Ankit Asthana said debris of both aircraft fell in the Pahargarh area of the district. Some debris also fell in the Bharatpur area in Rajasthan.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 06:43 PM IST
CM Shivraj Chouhan's tweet after IAF's Sukhoi-30, Mirage-2000 crash
Defence minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by chief of air staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on the crash of two IAF aircraft, defence sources said.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 01:03 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
IAF's Sukhoi-30, Mirage-2000 crash near MP's Gwalior; one pilot dead
The Sukhoi-30 and Mirage-2000 aircraft had taken off from the Gwalior air base in Madhya Pradesh where an exercise was going on.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 01:48 PM IST
Kharge's letter to Amit Shah even as Mehooba joins Rahul Gandhi's yatra
On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi resumed his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Awantipora in Pulwama district, a day after cancelling it in Anantnag district after the party alleged security lapse.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 10:43 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
BBC documentary row: 'Power outage', ‘azadi’ slogans at Presidency University
According to SFI members, the power outage at Presidency University was an attempt by the university authorities to stop the screening of the documentary series.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 09:25 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Tyre Nichols' police beating videos released: What do they show
At one point, Tyre Nichols cries, “Mom! Mom!” After the beating, several officers stood around talking while he lay motionless on the ground.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 08:39 AM IST
BBC documentary: DU seeks police help; screening planned at Madras University
The Delhi University administration said it will not allow the BBC documentary. The university's proctor Rajni Abbi said the administration's permission had not been sought.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 12:58 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
At -20 degrees, Sonam Wangchuk begins fast to 'save Ladakh', posts video
Posting a video on Friday, Wangchuk said he could not go Khardung La as roads were blocked due to heavy snowfall.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 01:33 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
PM Modi still popular? Who will win if Lok Sabha election is held today?
On the NDA government's biggest failure, 25 per cent of the respondents said it was price rise, while 17 per cent think it is unemployment.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 02:35 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
BBC documentary screened at Jadavpur University; ‘Kashmir Files’ in Hyderabad
The screening of BBC documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ in Jadavpur University was reportedly held without any interference from the police or the administration.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 10:46 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Agra: Girl,4, killed as several houses collapse amid excavation work
Agra Police said the excavation work was going on in a dharamshala in Tila Maithan locality near Agra City Railway Station. But six houses and one temple were collapsed due to its impact.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 02:15 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Made-in-India weapons, ‘nari shakti’ dominate Republic Day parade | 10 facts
Republic Day 2023: On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned a multi-coloured Rajasthani turban this year to symbolise the country's diversity.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 05:49 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Republic Day 2023 parade: Navy's IL-38 aircraft makes first and last flypast
The IL-38SD aircraft was decommissioned on January 17, 2022, after completing 44 glorious years of service to the nation.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 12:14 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Watch: In a first, Indian field guns used for 21-Gun Salute on Republic Day
The vintage artillery with 25-pounder guns, which traditionally fired the thundering ceremonial 21-Gun Salute during the Republic Day celebrations, were replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 11:57 AM IST
India reacts to vandalisation of temples in Australia: ‘Attempts to sow hatred’
The Indian high commission said the incidents signal that pro-Khalistan elements are stepping up their activities in Australi.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 09:39 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
On Republic Day, Indian soldiers patrol border at last post amid freezing cold
For the jawans of the Indian Army, below-minus temperatures in the Kashmir Valley do not hamper their enthusiasm and their zeal is always high however tough the situation may be.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
74th Republic Day today: Spectacular parade on Kartavya Path | 10 points
Republic Day 2023: Around 65,000 people are expected to witness the parade on January 26, for which they can register through a QR code.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 07:03 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
‘Will post another…’: Mahua Moitra now shares part 2 of BBC documentary on PM
Last week, Mahua Moitra and another TMC MP Derek O'Brien shared the link to the controversial documentary and vowed to fight against "censorship".
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 02:46 PM IST
Imran Khan's party leader Fawad Chaudhry ‘arrested’ from home
The arrest was made shortly after Fawad Chaudhry publicly criticised the Pakistan government for plotting to arrest the country's former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 09:33 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Swati Maliwal reacts as Ram Rahim cuts cake with sword, video goes viral
Tweeting the video, chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Swati Maliwal said for such acts, a case is registered under the Arms Act.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 08:46 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
BBC documentary row: Power cut at JNU; students allegedly attacked | 10 points
JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh alleged that ABVP pelted stones during the screening on mobile phones, and a police complaint has been filed.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 06:31 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Ashneer Grover amid mass layoffs: 'I've never had to fire people because…'
In his latest LinkedIn post, Ashneer Grover said he has always hired "considerately".
Published on Jan 23, 2023 11:08 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
JNU cancels screening of BBC documentary on PM Modi: 'May disturb peace'
The move comes after the Centre had issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the documentary 'India: The Modi Question'.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
'People are watching judges…': Kiren Rijiju amid Centre vs judiciary tussle
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju's statement comes in the midst of frequent run-ins between the government and the judiciary over the Collegium system.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:05 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Congress reacts after Digvijaya Singh's surgical strikes remarks spark row
The Congress on Monday distanced itself from the comments made by its senior leader Digvijaya Singh on the 2016 surgical strikes and said the views expressed by him “are his own” and “do not reflect the position" of the party.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 07:09 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
‘No proof’: Digvijaya Singh questions 2016 surgical strike; BJP hits back
Addressing a public meeting in Jammu, Digvijaya Singh said the Centre was yet to place a report on the 2016 surgical strike or the 2019 Pulwama terror attack before Parliament.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 04:33 PM IST
TMC's Derek O'Brien says Twitter deletes post on BBC's PM Modi documentary
Sharing a screenshot of a mail from Twitter, which said his tweet was deleted on the request of the Indian government claiming it violated laws in India, Derek O'Brien termed it as “censorship”.
Published on Jan 21, 2023 02:01 PM IST
‘Wrestlers' sexual abuse charges serious… Report in 8-10 days': Yogeshwar Dutt
Yogeshwar Dutt said if the allegations are false, it should be investigated what was the motive behind them.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 12:52 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Scoot flight, which left behind flyers at Amritsar, replies after DGCA notice
Claiming that 17 passengers were affected, Scoot Airlines said “they were not informed by their travel agent about the change in time”.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 12:19 PM IST
BJP claims Swati Maliwal dragging case ‘drama’, ‘fake sting'; DCW chief reacts
Swati Maliwal had alleged that she was molested by a drunk man while on an inspection at night and dragged for 10-15 metres by his car outside AIIMS with her hand stuck in the vehicle's window.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 10:53 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
