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India Halts F‑35 Acquisition as Trade Strains Rise
India has formally declined the United States’ overture to purchase Lockheed Martin’s F‑35 stealth fighter jets, setting aside a high-profile proposal floated during Prime Minister Modi’s February visit to Washington. The decision comes as New Delhi contemplates responses to a newly‑imposed 25 percent U. S. tariff on Indian exports. Government sources...
Pragya, Purohit, others cleared of blame for Malegaon blast
A special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven individuals tried in connection with the 2008 Malegaon bomb explosion. Among those cleared were former MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and ex‑Army Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The court found that the prosecution had not established guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to serious procedural...
Killers Got Trapped After EscapeTunnels Were Flooded
A chilling confrontation unfolded in Pahalgam as security forces launched a manhunt for two individuals responsible for a deadly attack, trapped in an underground network of escape tunnels. The assailants, identified as members of a radical group operating in the region, had meticulously planned their getaway, only to be...
Indian Army Eliminates Mastermind of Pahalgam Attack
The Indian Army’s special forces neutralised Hashim Musa, the mastermind behind the 2021 Pahalgam attack, during a major encounter in Srinagar on Monday. Musa, who had been on the radar of security agencies for his role in orchestrating the deadly assault on civilians in the Kashmir Valley, was eliminated...
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Electoral Malpractice in Congress Losses
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the ruling establishment of manipulating elections during a speech to newly appointed district presidents of the Congress party in Gujarat. Addressing party members on Saturday, Gandhi refuted claims that the Congress was losing elections due to a lack...
Trump warns Europe over immigration crisis
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to European nations, stating that immigration is “killing” the continent and urging leaders to take urgent action to address the issue. Speaking to reporters in Scotland, Trump criticised the ongoing immigration challenges faced by Europe, calling it a “horrible invasion”...
Trump Calls for US Techs to Stop Hiring from India
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to American tech companies, urging them to abandon outsourcing and instead focus on strengthening the nation’s economy. Addressing an AI summit in Washington DC on Thursday, Trump voiced frustration over the practice of US companies relocating their manufacturing operations to...
Veteran BJP Figure to Succeed Dhankhar
A seasoned leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to step into the Vice‑Presidential role following the abrupt resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, sources within the party have confirmed. BJP insiders have dismissed speculation about considering alliance partners, such as Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar, indicating the decision will...
Strategic Shift Signals Backward Class Nominee for Vice‑President
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on 21 July, citing health concerns, has triggered a decisive move from the ruling National Democratic Alliance. With a vacancy in the Rajya Sabha chairmanship and the second-highest office in the land, the alliance is now actively considering a candidate from the backward or...
Dhankhar Resigns Amid Political Storm and Health Claims
Vice‑President Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on 21 July, citing health concerns and immediate medical advice under Article 67 of the Constitution. The resignation, tendered to President Droupadi Murmu, came as the Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced and caught many by surprise. Dhankhar’s departure leaves a sudden vacancy in the second‑highest constitutional...
Government Signals Openness to ‘Operation Sindoor’ Debate
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Sunday that the Centre will allow discussion on Operation Sindoor, the Pahalgam terror attack, and US President Donald Trump’s assertions of brokering the India–Pakistan ceasefire during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. All-party consultations held ahead of the session’s scheduled start on Monday saw...
Electrical Fault Suspected in AI-171 Crash Tail Section
Investigators probing the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI‑171 are now focusing on the aircraft’s tail section, where early signs of a contained electrical fire have emerged. The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, which crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, split into pieces in...
Uncommanded Fuel Cutoff Under Scrutiny in Air India Crash
Preliminary findings into the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI‑171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick point to pivotal electrical or software failures that may have triggered the aircraft’s fuel control switches without pilot input. Investigators are exploring whether such an “un-commanded transition” could explain why both engines...
Bureau Dismisses Fuel Shutdown Charge
Aviation authorities in India are scrutinising new allegations that the captain of Air India Flight 171 manually cut off engine fuel shortly after takeoff, prompting urgent calls for a thorough and impartial investigation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has dismissed the initial media reports as premature, emphasising that final conclusions...
Pilot Silence as Fuel Flow Severed in Air India Crash
A cockpit voice recording reveals that the captain of Air India Flight 171 cut off fuel to both engines seconds after takeoff, triggering bewilderment from the first officer, as investigators delve into the causes of the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives. Evidence from India’s Aircraft...
Trump Signals 200 % Pharma Tariffs, Semiconductor Duties Loom
U. S. President Donald Trump has announced an imminent move to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports by the end of July, hinting at duties potentially reaching 200 %, and signalled forthcoming tariffs on semiconductors. These measures would coincide with a broader reciprocal tariff regime due to take effect on 1...
DGCA mandates urgent fuel-switch inspections on Boeing fleet
India’s aviation regulator has ordered that all Boeing aircraft registered in the country undergo inspections of their fuel control switch locking mechanisms by 21 July, following concerning findings in the preliminary probe into the Air India Boeing 787 crash. The June accident saw both engine fuel switches unexpectedly move...
Opposition Questions EC Racing Ahead with National Voter Revision
Election Commission has directed Chief Electoral Officers in all states to prepare for a nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, mirroring the process underway in Bihar with a qualifying date set as January 1, 2026. Opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress, and the Left have criticised the directive, questioning its...
