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Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 147 deceased passengers from AI 171 and 19 who died at the accident site. Verification is complete for 52 more families, with payments progressing. The Tata Group’s AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust pledges Rs 1 crore ex gratia for each…

Following safety concerns and a recent incident, the aviation ministry has urged Air India to eliminate “backseat driving” in critical departments. The ministry emphasized that designated post-holders must have the final decision-making authority, ensuring accountability and preventing them from becoming scapegoats. The government is committed to supporting Air India in overcoming its challenges and achieving…

To counter collusive threats from China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is enhancing its offensive capabilities by establishing ‘Rudra’ all-arms brigades and ‘Bhairav’ light commando battalions. These units will be equipped with advanced weaponry, drones, and surveillance systems. The Army is also integrating drone platoons into infantry battalions and bolstering artillery firepower with ‘Divyastra’ batteries,…

PM Modi launched infrastructure projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in southern TN, including a new airport terminal. He highlighted the India-UK FTA’s benefits for TN’s youth, MSMEs, and traditional industries, emphasizing tax-free access to the UK market for 99% of Indian products. Modi also underscored the NDA government’s focus on TN’s development through infrastructure,…

India is set to participate in the UN high-level conference addressing the Palestine question and the two-state solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. Despite US warnings against participation, India hopes the conference will pave the way for concrete steps towards a two-state solution, advocating for an immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

The Supreme Court, addressing the alarming rise in student suicides due to academic pressure, has mandated mental health safeguards in all educational institutions, including coaching centers. The directive includes appointing counselors, avoiding performance-based batch segregation, and providing mandatory mental health training for staff. The court lamented the education system’s focus on rankings over holistic development.

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The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) challenging the police’s denial of permission for a Gaza protest at Azad Maidan. The court questioned the party’s legal standing and suggested focusing on domestic issues instead. The state opposed the plea, citing potential law and order problems and conflict with…

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose sent back the Aparajita bill. The reason is objections from the central government. The Centre believes the bill proposes excessively harsh punishments for rape. The bill suggests life imprisonment or capital punishment for rape. The Centre also opposed removing stricter penalties for sexual assault of minors.