Air India to fully resume international flights from October 1 after temporary suspension
Air India is set to resume its international flight operations from October 1, marking a major step towards normalcy after a temporary suspension. The Tata-owned carrier had halted its overseas services following the tragic Ahmedabad plane incident on June 12, which prompted a thorough internal review of its operations. Acknowledging the challenges faced in recent weeks, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson assured passengers that the airline is working diligently to improve its internal systems. He emphasised the airline’s commitment to minimising disruption and ensuring a smoother travel experience in the future.
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‘Phansi Ghar’ row heats up as CM Rekha Gupta seeks probe into AAP’s claims
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta demanded an official inquiry into the Aam Aadmi Party’s claim that a British-era ‘Phansi Ghar’ (execution room) existed on the Assembly premises. The structure was inaugurated in 2022 by former CM Arvind Kejriwal. The Chief Minister and demanded that the amount be recovered from the AAP government. “This is not a gallows room, this is a lie. A big drama. AAP has degrees in drama and psychology,” CM Gupta said during her address.
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Mahua Moitra, Pinaki Misra host wedding reception at Delhi hotel | Here’s who all attended the ceremony
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and former Biju Janata Dal MP Pinaki Misra celebrated their wedding with a lavish reception held on Tuesday (August 5) at Hotel Lalit in New Delhi. The glittering evening saw the presence of several prominent political leaders from across party lines who came together to congratulate the couple and join in the celebrations. At the reception party, Mahua Moitra looked radiant in a red saree adorned with golden embroidery paired with traditional gold jewellery while Pinaki Misra opted for a timeless white traditional ensemble with a red embroidered border. The couple warmly greeted guests as seen in several photographs shared on social media, capturing the joyous moments and heartfelt blessings from friends and colleagues.
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Abhishek Banerjee appointed TMC leader in Lok Sabha, replaces Sudip Bandopadhyay
In a significant development, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday appointed its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as the party’s new leader in the Lok Sabha, news agency PTI reported citing sources. Banerjee, a three-time Member of Parliament from Diamond Harbour and the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, takes over the role from senior leader Sudip Bandopadhyay.
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Andhra lecturer ends life months after marriage, names husband and in-laws in suicide note
A young college lecturer in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district died by suicide just six months into her marriage, leaving behind a heartbreaking note that accused her husband and his family of persistent abuse, reported India Today. The 24-year-old, Srividya, described in detail the physical and emotional torment she allegedly faced at the hands of her husband, Rambabu, and ended her note with a final Raksha Bandhan message to her brother.
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Opposition slams Centre over chain snatching incident involving Congress MP in Delhi’s high-security zone
A chain-snatching incident involving Congress Lok Sabha MP R Sudha in Delhi’s high-security Chanakyapuri area on Monday triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who questioned the state of law and order under the Union Home Ministry’s watch. Sudha, an MP from Tamil Nadu, was reportedly out for a morning walk near Tamil Nadu Bhavan around 6 AM when a motorcycle-borne man snatched her gold chain and tore her clothes before fleeing the spot.
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After England series, how many Test matches do India need to win to qualify for WTC Final in 2025-27 cycle?
Persistent and determined India prevailed in a thrilling fifth Test match of the series against England to draw level 2-2 at the Oval on Monday (August 4) to walk out of the assignment with 28 points in the World Test Championship (WTC). India needed four wickets and England, 35 runs. With a pure batter in Jamie Smith in the middle and having taken the heavy roller, England would have fancied their chance to knock those 35 runs off, but under overcast skies, with ball moving all over the place and two bowlers with their tails up, the hosts fell short by just six runs.
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Delhi govt tables bill to regulate private school fee hikes in monsoon session
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday introduced the “Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency in Regulation) Bill, 2025” in the Assembly. While presenting the bill, Sood strongly stated that “education is not a commodity to be sold.” “This bill has been brought in to put an end to the commercialisation of education. We are taking action against those mafias who are selling education for profit,” he added. The bill aims to regulate fee hikes by private schools in the national capital. The bill seeks to impose strict penalties on schools that hike fees arbitrarily.
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Russia: Kamchatka volcano erupts after 600 years, may be linked to major earthquake in far east
A volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time in 600 years, in an event scientists say may be linked to a powerful earthquake that struck the region earlier this week, according to SKY News. The Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted overnight in Kamchatka, which was also the epicentre of Wednesday’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake that prompted tsunami alerts in Japan, the US, and the Philippines.
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‘Where I’m going to be buried’: Hamas releases chilling video of Israeli hostage digging own grave
Hamas has released a horrifying video of Israeli hostage Evyatar David digging his own grave in Gaza. In the video, which was released by the Palestinian militant group on Saturday, a physically weak David could be seen using a shovel to dig his own grave in an underground tunnel.
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Jagan Mohan Reddy sent 1 lakh adulterated Tirupati ‘laddus’ to Ram Temple inauguration: Pawan Kalyan
