A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Ambala, Haryana, following a system malfunction after a routine training sortie from Ambala airbase. The pilot safely ejected and maneuvered the aircraft away from populated areas. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident. More details are awaited on the matter.
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Indian Railways aims to roll out several modern trains in the upcoming financial year - from more Vande Bharat sleeper trains to NaMo Bharat trains (Vande Metro), Amrit Bharat trains for common man and more. In an interview with Times of India Online, ICF GM U Subba Rao shares exclusive details:
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea of around 25,000 students in Uttar Pradesh, pursuing Kamil and Fazil courses, to be shifted to recognized educational institutions following a ruling that the Madrassa Board lacks the authority to award higher education degrees.
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