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New Delhi: Curiosity met the cosmos when students from various schools in Lucknow had a once-in-a-lifetime interaction with astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From floating in microgravity to eating Gajar ka Halwa in space, Shukla gave an engaging glimpse into the unique challenges and thrills of living in orbit. Speaking to the students via a live link during a session organised under ISRO’s Vidyarthi Samvad Programme, Shukla — who made history as the first Indian to reach the ISS — answered questions with infectious enthusiasm. Hosted at City Montessori School, the session also…

New Delhi: Weeks after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which killed 241 passengers and crew members shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, families of the victims have accused the airline of pressuring them during the initial compensation process. The families claim they were threatened with denial of compensation unless they completed a legal questionnaire issued by the airline — a document they say was filled with complex legal terminology and offered no guidance. The accusations have been strongly denied by Air India, which labelled them as “unsubstantiated and inaccurate.” The airline insists it is working diligently to provide…

New Delhi: Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to roll back its directive to impound End-of-Life (EOL) vehicles and enforce a fuel ban on them, citing serious technological and logistical barriers that make implementation unfeasible at this stage. In a detailed letter to the CAQM chief, Sirsa called the move “premature” and warned that it could prove “counterproductive” if rushed into effect. In the three-page letter, the minister outlined multiple on-ground operational challenges, with a particular focus on the incomplete readiness of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems, which are…

New Delhi: A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, one of the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft, has become an unexpected logistical and diplomatic challenge after it was forced to make an emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, nearly three weeks ago. Despite multiple attempts at on-site repairs, the aircraft remains grounded. The United Kingdom is now considering airlifting the jet back home using a C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft — but not before it undergoes a complex dismantling process. The F-35B, a short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant developed by Lockheed Martin, is equipped with highly classified technology and stealth…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a landmark two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago, lauded the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean nation for their resilience, spirit, and enduring cultural legacy. Addressing a large gathering of the Indian community at the National Cycling Velodrome in Couva on Thursday, PM Modi described their journey as “one of courage,” acknowledging the immense hardships their ancestors endured as indentured labourers. “The circumstances your ancestors faced could have broken even the strongest spirits,” PM Modi said, referring to the Girmitiya community, descendants of Indian labourers brought by the British to work on plantations.…

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh is facing one of its worst monsoon-related disasters in recent years, with at least 63 people confirmed dead and dozens more missing following relentless rainfall, cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides across the state. The continuous downpour since June 20 has crippled infrastructure, displaced hundreds, and caused widespread panic. The state government has pegged the initial estimate of damages at ₹400 crore, though officials believe the actual figure could be significantly higher. The district of Mandi has been hit the hardest, accounting for 17 of the reported deaths. Two areas—Thunag and Bagsayed—both falling within the Assembly constituency…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a commendable move to protect one of oldest place of worship, a meeting is held to beautify and initiate restoration works at Shri Mallikarjun Temple of Avem-Khotigao in Canacona taluka. According to sources, GTDC officials held a meeting with a team of GLA Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar at Shri Mallikarjun Temple, Avem to plan and execute future course of action under the guidance of Ramesh Tawadkar. The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineer of Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Prakash Pai and his team, Civil JE, Electrical JE, Private Secretary to the Speaker, Siddharth…