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NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in a first-of-its-kind exercise, has sent around 60 officers from its headquarters across the country for inspections of operation and maintenance of around highway stretches and to evaluate the “general look, feel and comfort” from the perspective of users.The officials have been directed to mandatorily feed…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation has constituted an oversight team to monitor IndiGo’s operations amid large-scale disruptions reported across multiple airports. In an order dated December 10, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the move aims to address passenger inconvenience caused by flight delays and cancellations.The team comprises senior…
Bear attack in Japan (agencies) Japan has mobilised its military in the country’s mountainous north as communities grapple with a surge in bear attacks, with local authorities pointing to shifting food patterns driven by climate change as a possible factor. The self-defense forces (SDF) were deployed Wednesday to Kazuno, a small town in Akita Prefecture,…
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford on its way out of the Oslofjord at Nesodden and Bygdøy, Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP file photo) Amid growing concerns that Washington’s anti-drug campaign could evolve into a new “war on terror” — or a prelude to toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — the…
Israeli tanks are positioned on coastal road leading to Gaza City as displaced Palestinians gather near Wadi Gaza in central Gaza Strip (Image credits: AP) The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help monitor and support the Gaza ceasefire deal, officials said Thursday. The mission will be part of a wider…
Donald Trump (Left), JB Pritzker (AP) The Trump administration on Sunday described Chicago as a “war zone” as it authorised the deployment of federal troops to the city – despite firm opposition from local Democratic leaders. The move came amid mounting criticism that US President Donald Trump is using law enforcement and military powers to…
NEW DELHI: The ram air turbine (RAT) of an Air India Dreamliner deployed on its final approach, seconds before landing at 400 feet, to Birmingham on Saturday. The aircraft landed safely and has been grounded for checks. The RAT — a last-resort emergency power system — was deployed seconds after the ill-fated Air India Boeing…
The United States has decided to send anti-drone defences to Denmark as it gears up to host the European Union this week, Copenhagen’s defence ministry said Tuesday. This comes after drones allegedly from Russia were seen hovering over several of the airports of Denmark.Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden have also all…
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. The Falcon 9 rocket’s ascent lit up the evening sky, creating a striking spectacle for viewers across the region. This mission, part of Starlink Group 11-20, adds to SpaceX’s ever-growing megaconstellation, which now…
