An Air India Express flight from Tiruchirapalli to Sharjah faced hydraulic failure post-takeoff, resulting in a precautionary return landing. The issue prevented the landing gear from retracting, prompting the crew to circle and burn fuel before safely landing. Emergency measures were implemented, and no injuries were reported.
Read MoreDonald Trump criticized Detroit while speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, warning the city will suffer if Kamala Harris becomes president. This statement angered local leaders, who defended Detroit’s revival. Trump made similar remarks about other urban areas and promised tax deductions for car loan interest.
Read MoreJasprit Bumrah has been named vice-captain for India’s upcoming three-Test series against New Zealand starting October 16. With no vice-captain in the recent Bangladesh series, Bumrah is being considered for leadership in Rohit’s absence. Mohammed Shami remains out due to injury. The squad mainly mirrors the one against Bangladesh.
Read MoreFarooq Abdullah prepares to represent the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha as his son Omar Abdullah is set to lead the new J&K government. Following the recent assembly elections where NC secured 42 seats, the party reaches a consensus to send Farooq to the Upper House.
Read MoreThe Karnataka Congress government has withdrawn a UAPA case against a mob that attacked police in Hubballi in April 2022, sparking BJP allegations of ‘politics of appeasement’. The case, initially deemed serious by courts and still before the NIA, involved a mob protesting a derogatory social media post.
Read MoreIndia expressed displeasure over the theft of a crown gifted by PM Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple during his visit to Bangladesh. The Indian high commission called for a thorough investigation. This coincided with Islamic songs being recited at a Durga puja pandal, heightening fears among Hindus.
Read MoreA three-year-old leopard died after spending 12 hours in a wire trap in Chhattisgarh’s Mohla Manpur, as foresters waited for tranquiliser darts to arrive. The leopard, trapped by farmer Naval Singh to protect livestock, could have been saved if rescued within two to three hours, according to DFO Dinesh Patel.
Read MoreJ&K administration introduced new recruitment guidelines for police and non-gazetted positions, replacing decade-old norms. This move, preceding the NC-Congress government’s swearing-in, aims to prevent irregular appointments and mandates that future recruitment follows a transparent process overseen by JKPSC and departmental committees.
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