Air India Express launched its first Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight from Hindon Airport, marking the start of major air services from this location. Union aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu hopes for future expansions, including international flights. The airline plans 40 weekly direct flights to key Indian cities, enhancing connectivity for residents of Ghaziabad and NCR.
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With 3 months to the G7 summit in Canada, PM Modi's participation remains uncertain. Canada has not yet decided if India will be invited, amid frosty bilateral ties and a crisis with the US. The new Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks to rebuild relations with India, but space constraints and other issues may limit guest invitations.
The Supreme Court urged the central government to establish guidelines for regulating social media content after controversy over explicit content involving comedian Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. The court emphasized the need for limited regulatory measures without leading to censorship, ensuring the appropriateness of online humor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus were seen together at the BIMSTEC dinner table amidst worsening India-Bangladesh relations. The tension arose from Yunus' remarks about India's Northeast during his China visit, which Indian politicians criticized as provocative.
UK parliamentary under-secretary Hamish Falconer has stated that the UK will not prescribe a solution for the Kashmir issue, emphasising that it should be resolved by India and Pakistan. He acknowledged human rights concerns in both India-administered and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Haryana's proposal to remove 'Chura', 'Bhangi', and 'Mochi' from its Scheduled Caste list has revealed an unconstitutional decision made in 2013. The state had issued administrative orders to use synonymous caste names, which only the Centre and Parliament have the authority to change.
NSA Ajit Doval met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to discuss intelligence sharing and security cooperation. Doval also chaired a global intelligence leaders meeting addressing issues like Indo-Pacific security and counter-terrorism.
Over 500 rescuers, including personnel from the Army, Navy, SCCL, and disaster response teams, are working to rescue eight workers trapped in the SLBC tunnel after its collapse on February 22. Despite intensive debris removal and specialized rescue operations, no breakthrough has been achieved. Authorities have dismissed rumors of bodies being found, while efforts involving metal cutting, dewatering, and tunneling continue to reach the missing individuals safely.
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed rumours of a power struggle within the Congress-led government and affirmed his commitment to serving the full five-year term alongside CM Siddaramaiah. Despite speculation about a rotational chief minister formula, Shivakumar stressed that party directives would guide their actions, quashing any talk of imminent leadership changes.
A car accidentally reversed off the first-floor parking of Shubh Gateway Apartment in Pune, crashing to the ground and causing shock among onlookers. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns about construction quality and the need for stringent safety measures in residential complexes. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.