Singapore scrambles two fighter jets after bomb threat on Air India Express flight
Singapore, Singapore Air Force (RSAF) scrambled F-15SG jets on Tuesday night following a bomb threat on an Air India Express flight, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported. Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that the airlines had received an email that there was a bomb on board flight AXB684 that was heading to Singapore. Two […]
“Threats against Air India flights are extremely serious”, says Matthew Miller
Washington : After a series of bomb threats targeting Air India flights led to emergency landings and increased security measures in multiple countries, the US said “threats against Air India flights are extremely serious.” One of the affected flights, traveling from Mumbai to Chicago, was forced to land in Canada after receiving a threat, while […]
Markets fall in early trade amid foreign fund outflows
Mumbai: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday amid unabated foreign fund outflows and tracking a weak trend in global markets. The BSE Sensex went down by 240.75 points to 81,579.37 in early trade. The NSE Nifty declined 62.7 points to 24,994.65. From the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, […]
Senior IPS officer Praveen Vashista to be next Special Secretary, Internal Security
New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Praveen Vashista has been named as the new Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to an official order. Vashista, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Bihar cadre, is currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Appointments Committee of […]
Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee witnessed range-bound trade and depreciated 3 paise to 84.07 against the US dollar in initial deals on Wednesday, weighed down by significant foreign fund outflows and the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said the rupee is likely to trade in a narrow range during the day […]
Tendulkar”s presence makes evening memorable for NCL champions Chicago Cricket Club
Dallas: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note. Chicago clinched the title in a high-stakes final against the Atlanta Cricket Club at the University of Texas at Dallas, in what marked a landmark moment for USA cricket. With more […]
Delhi records minimum temperature of 19 deg C
New Delhi: The national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius, slightly colder than normal for this time of the season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The relative humidity level in the city stood at 78 per cent at 8.30 am. Delhi is likely to witness cloudy skies during […]
RG Kar issue: Junior doctors fast-unto-death enters 12th day
Kolkata,: Agitating junior doctors continued their fast-unto-death for the 12th consecutive day on Wednesday demanding justice for the deceased woman colleague of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and workplace security. Sourav Dutta of North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, fasting since October 5 was hospitalised on Tuesday evening and is being treated at the […]
Rain delays toss for first Test between India and New Zealand
Bengaluru: The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to incessant rain here on Wednesday. The teams are also yet to arrive on the ground as the pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium remained under covers as rain came down heavily. Showers throughout the day has been predicted by […]
Top Canadian police official urges Sikh community to speak out as they move ahead on India probe
Ottawa: The head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has urged the Sikh community here to speak out as they continue to investigate allegations linking the Indian government to a campaign of violence on Canadian soil. In an interview with Radio-Canada on Tuesday, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme urged people with knowledge relevant to the […]
