National Politics
From the upcoming Monsoon Session starting July 21, Lok Sabha MPs will mark attendance electronically from their seats, rather than signing in at lobby registers. The new system uses Multimedia Devices (MMDs) installed at each seat to streamline the process. Speaker Aims To Reduce Lobby Congestion Speaker Om Birla has driven the change to reduce […]
National
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Indian airlines operating Boeing 787 and select Boeing 737 aircraft to inspect the fuel control switch locking mechanism by July 21, 2025. This action follows a recent investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash, where both engines lost power shortly after takeoff due to […]
Defence National
India’s MiG‑29 fighter jets are not being revamped by the United States, contrary to recent reports circulating online. The Indian Air Force’s MiG‑29 fleet had already undergone a comprehensive upgrade programme nearly two decades ago under a direct contract with Russia. The mid-life upgrade was initiated in 2008 to extend the operational life of the […]
National Politics
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched protests across Punjab on Saturday against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s remarks criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits. The BJP accused Mann of demeaning the office of the Prime Minister and demanded a public apology. Effigies Burnt Across Punjab Protests were seen in major cities like Ludhiana, Amritsar, and