National
During an official visit to Kerala, the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu sank into a partially settled helipad at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pramadam, just before her scheduled stop at the Sabarimala Temple. After landing, the helicopter’s wheels settled into depressions in the newly-poured concrete. No injuries or damage to the aircraft were […]
International
China’s defence ministry has warned Australia to halt what it calls “aircraft provocations” following recent aerial encounters in the South China Sea. Beijing cautioned that such actions could harm bilateral ties and military relations if continued. The Aerial Encounter The warning came after an incident in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares near an […]
International
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the east sea on Wednesday, marking its first such launch since May, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Missile Details The projectile, described as an “unidentified ballistic missile,” was launched off the country’s east coast. Authorities in Seoul are still analyzing the missile’s specifications, including its
International
A court in Antwerp, Belgium has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India, rejecting his claims of political persecution. The court ruled that his arrest by Belgian authorities on India’s request was valid. Charges and Fraud Case Choksi is wanted in India in connection with a large-scale bank fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB) amounting […]
Business
Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted job offers to candidates who would require new H-1B visa sponsorships in the United States. The decision is being made in light of a newly imposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications by the U.S. administration. Reason Behind the Move Sources indicate the fee hike is prompting companies to reevaluate […]