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Power Bank Catches Fire on IndiGo Hyderabad-Chandigarh Flight, Passengers Evacuated
A passenger’s power bank caught fire inside the cabin of IndiGo flight 6E108 after it landed safely at Chandigarh International Airport on Tuesday, prompting an emergency evacuation. All passengers and crew are reported safe.
India, Ecuador Explore Preferential Trade Deal to Boost Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero hold key bilateral talks to strengthen cooperation across trade, healthcare, agriculture, and digital technology.
RS MP Sandeep Pathak Leaves Delhi Residence Following Non-Bailable FIRs
Sandeep Pathak Punjab FIR: In a significant escalation of the ongoing political crisis, Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak has reportedly gone incommunicado after non-bailable FIRs were registered against him in Punjab, shortly after switching from the Aam Aadmi Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
IRS Officer’s Daughter Raped, Murdered, Chilling Details Shock Police
A 22-year-old accused arrested from Dwarka has confessed to a horrifying sequence of crimes, including a prior assault in Alwar, exposing disturbing patterns of violence, addiction, and calculated planning in the Delhi rape-murder case.
Election Commission action: Rs 1,072 crore seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Enforcement agencies have achieved a record-breaking seizure of cash, drugs, and illicit items across two states, surpassing previous records as the Election Commission intensifies efforts to ensure electoral integrity.
Assembly Elections 2026: West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Head to Critical Polls
Voters in two major states exercise their franchise today as West Bengal begins its first phase of voting for 152 seats, while Tamil Nadu conducts a single-phase election across all 234 assembly constituencies.
DA Hike: Central Government Increases Dearness Allowance by 2% to 60%
The Union Cabinet has officially approved a 2% increase in the Dearness Allowance for central government employees. This revision, effective from January 1, 2026, will also raise Dearness Relief for pensioners.
Prime Minister Modi apologized to women over the reservation bill
In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over the failure to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, blaming the opposition's "selfish politics" for stalling progress for the country's women.
Russian Oil Sanctions Relief: US Grants Temporary Import Waiver for India
The United States Treasury Department has issued a surprise license allowing the purchase of Russian oil loaded onto vessels by Friday, extending the deadline for global importers until May 16, 2026.
Women’s Reservation Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha: A Major Setback for NDA Govt
The Modi government faced a significant legislative defeat as the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, leaving the future of women's quotas in political uncertainty.
