Investigations into the Panchkula mass suicide case reveal the Mittal family initially planned to end their lives at Dr B R Ambedkar Bhawan before choosing Sector 27. CCTV footage confirmed their presence at the bhawan, but they later moved to Sector 27, where the tragic event occurred.
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IndiGo will be the first airline to operate from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), starting with 18 daily departures and expanding to 79 by November 2025, including international flights. The airport, owned by the Adani Group, aims to handle 20 million passengers annually in its initial phase, with future expansions planned.
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Harvard University is battling the Trump administration’s attempt to block it from enrolling international students, citing violations of legal procedures. A federal judge has temporarily halted the order, highlighting broader tensions between the administration and higher education. International students contribute $43.8 billion annually to the US economy, yet hostile policies are driving them toward countries like Canada and Japan. Data shows that top US universities have international... Expand
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A video showing a brief interaction between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte upon arrival in Vietnam has sparked online speculation. The footage captures a moment where Brigitte's hand appears to touch Macron's face, followed by her declining his arm. Despite the controversy, Macron's team downplayed the incident as a lighthearted moment between the couple.
India's economy exceeded expectations with a 7.4% growth in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25. However, the full fiscal year GDP growth is provisionally estimated at 6.5%, marking a four-year low compared to previous years.