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India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has mandated that all flying training organizations (FTOs) maintain dedicated websites with updated information. This reform aims to bring transparency and empower aspiring commercial pilots to make informed choices. The websites must display key parameters like completion time for 200 flying hours, aircraft availability, instructor details, and simulator access.
A significant fire erupted early Sunday in Guzar House, near Hyderabad's Charminar, prompting a swift emergency response. Fire department officials, alerted around 6:30 am, found numerous unconscious individuals within the building. Approximately 20 people were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, according to an AIMIM legislator who visited the site.
In Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon, a sweets shop owner, Rajesh Saini, was fatally shot after refusing to deliver a samosa. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after an argument with the accused, Pankaj, who allegedly threatened Saini. Following the shooting, local traders protested police inaction, blocking the Farrukhnagar-Jhajjar Road. Senior police officers assured the family that action would be taken, with 10 Crime Branch teams working to apprehend the suspects.
Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Hockey India will adhere to the government's decision regarding Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled in Rajgir. Bholanath Singh, Hockey India's secretary general, emphasised that the country's interests take precedence. While the Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested visa guarantees, Hockey India awaits government directives, prioritising the nation's honour above all else.
Alyssa Healy, Australian women's cricket captain, recounted the unsettling atmosphere during the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala, which was briefly disrupted due to security concerns. Healy highlighted the anxiety among Australian players, fuelled by misinformation and uncertainty surrounding the situation.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) released a video showcasing Operation Sindoor, its response to a Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26. The IAF conducted precision strikes on terror-linked sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba locations. Pakistan retaliated, leading to further IAF strikes on radar installations and airbases.
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers protested near Modi Flour Mills in Okhla, responding to Prime Minister Modi's firm stance on Pakistan. The demonstration, captured on video, featured a banner criticizing Modi's approach to PoK. This followed India's precision strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack, where Modi declared talks would only address terrorism and PoK, emphasizing India's strength and resolve.