When former PM Morarji Desai miraculously escaped unhurt from a plane crash in Assam’s Jorhat
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar on Wednesday died in a tragic plane crash in Baramati. He was going for a public meeting when his private jet crashed during landing. Four other persons, who were on board the flight, died in the mishap.
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UGC regulations row: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging UGC’s new rule
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear plea challenging the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s new regulations- Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026. The plea was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant arguing that the new regulations are discriminatory towards general category students.
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Ajit Pawar’s old tweet on ‘safe plane landings’ resurfaces after his tragic death
Ajit Pawar did not know it then. But a 2024 tweet he posted about air travel and safe landings is now being read with disbelief and sorrow. Hours after the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister died in a tragic plane crash, the post resurfaced on social media, leaving many shaken by its irony.
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Former PCB secretary questions Board’s ‘purpose’ for Pakistan’s potential T20 World Cup pull out
Former Pakistan players and ex-Pakistan Cricket Board officials have questioned their board over a potential pullout from the T20 World Cup 2026 in support of Bangladesh.
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Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing: ‘I am calling it off’
Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing.
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Four-lane Mira Bhayander flyover narrows to two, MMRDA defends design amid criticism
A flyover in Mira-Bhayander, part of Mumbai’s Metro Line 9 project, has come under the spotlight after a social media post showed a four-lane section suddenly narrowing to two lanes. The post, shared by the account Gems of Mira Bhayandar, went viral, raising questions about commuter safety and design planning.
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Android 17 leak reveals Apple-like blur effects coming to system UI
Google appears to be taking inspiration from Apple as it prepares to roll out blur effects across Android 17. The tech giant had earlier introduced subtle blur elements in the notification shade and Quick Settings panel with the Material 3 Expressive redesign in Android 16.
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Global Firepower Rankings cement India’s supremacy; Pakistan slides further down | Check full list
The United States has retained its position as the world’s strongest military in the 2026 Global Firepower rankings. The country achieved a Power Index (PwrIndx) score of 0.0741, continuing a streak that has kept it at the top since 2005.
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Hailstorm likely in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and other NCR cities; orange alert issued: Details
An orange alert has been issued for Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and other NCR cities, warning of rain, thunderstorm and possible hailstorm in the next three hours. Weather officials said moderate storms accompanied by lightning and strong winds are likely, with wind speeds ranging between 30–40 kmph and gusts up to 50 kmph in some areas. The alert also covers several districts of western Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Aligarh, Amroha, Bulandshahr, Etah, Etawah, Firozabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Hapur, Hathras, Jalaun, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Mathura and Sambhal. People have been advised to stay indoors, avoid open areas during lightning, and take precautions to protect crops and vehicles.
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‘Largest trade deal in India’s history’: PM Modi sends strong message after India-EU FTA
India and the European Union on Tuesday concluded negotiations on a historic and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking the largest trade deal ever signed by either side. The agreement comes at a time when the global economy is under stress and geopolitical tensions are rising, sending a clear signal of confidence in open and rules-based global trade. Speaking at the India-EU Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered one of his strongest statements on India’s global economic partnerships. He underlined the scale and depth of India-EU ties and called the FTA a turning point.
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