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New Delhi: In a deeply emotional moment for wildlife lovers and conservationists across the country, Vatsala—believed to be the world’s oldest living elephant at around 105 years—passed away at the Hinauta Camp in Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), where she spent her final days under the devoted care of forest staff. Her passing marked the end of an extraordinary life dedicated to service, conservation, and companionship. Upon receiving the news, PTR Field Director Anjana Suchita Tirkey, Deputy Director Mohit Sood, and renowned wildlife veterinarian Sanjeev Gupta rushed to the site. Her last rites were conducted with solemn respect at the camp,…

New Delhi: In a dramatic escalation of protectionist trade policies, US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs—50% on copper imports and a potential 200% on pharmaceutical products—moves that could send shockwaves through global markets and strike directly at India’s export engine. The announcement is particularly significant for New Delhi, as the United States remains India’s largest pharmaceutical market and a key destination for copper exports. “Today we’re doing copper. I believe the tariff on copper—we’re going to make it 50%,” Trump declared during a cabinet meeting, sending global copper prices soaring. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick later confirmed the…

AHMEDABAD: Investigators probing the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad are focusing on possible improper use of the engine fuel control switches aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, according to a report by aviation journal The Air Current. Flight data and cockpit voice recordings suggest that the movement of the engine fuel control switches—normally used only during engine start-up or shutdown on the ground—may have played a role in the disaster. Experts warn that any in-flight shift of these switches from ‘run’ to ‘cutoff’ would instantly shut down the engine, resulting in loss of thrust and power to…

MAHARASHTRA: Tension flared at the Dhumka Tondgaon Toll Plaza in Washim district as workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) vandalised the toll booths on Wednesday, protesting against what they termed lack of basic amenities and incomplete road construction leading to Kanergaon. Led by MNS Vahan Sena district chief Gajanan Vairagade and city president Umesh Tolmare, the protest turned violent as party workers stormed the toll plaza and smashed equipment with sticks. Multiple videos circulating on social media show MNS activists damaging booths while raising slogans against the toll collection system. The protestors alleged that toll tax was being collected…

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Rana, one of the key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, until August 13, following the filing of a supplementary chargesheet by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The supplementary chargesheet includes Rana’s arrest memo, seizure records, and several other documents related to the case. Rana was produced before Special Judge Chander Jit Singh via video conferencing after the expiry of his previous custody order. Earlier this month, Rana reportedly made startling revelations to the Mumbai Crime Branch, claiming that he was a trusted agent of the…

GUJARAT: In a devastating incident on Wednesday morning, a section of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Padra taluka of Vadodara, Gujarat, collapsed, sending multiple vehicles into the Mahisagar (Mahi) River and leaving nine people dead and at least six others rescued with injuries. The bridge, a vital link between Vadodara and Anand districts, gave way at around 7:30 AM during peak traffic hours. Initial reports indicate that four vehicles—including two trucks, a Bolero SUV, and a pickup van—were on the bridge when it crumbled, plunging them into the river below. Rescue operations were launched immediately with teams from the Municipal Corporation,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Tourism is all set to participate in the upcoming Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata 2025, scheduled to take place from July 10 to 12 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. The event, regarded as India’s largest travel trade exhibition, provides Goa Tourism with a strategic platform to promote the state’s evolving tourism narrative to travel professionals, industry leaders, and visitors from across East India. Speaking about the significance of the event, Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, said, “TTF Kolkata is an important outreach initiative for us. This year, we want to showcase that Goa is more…