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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Black Box Data Recovered On June 12, an Air India Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people. The black box data, crucial for understanding the tragedy, was retrieved using a US NTSB kit that arrived 11 days later, raising questions about the delay. The plane’s two Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders, one in the tail, heavily damaged, and one in the front, soot-covered but intact, revealed 49 hours of flight data and two hours of cockpit audio. India’s new ₹9 crore black box lab, opened in April 2025, couldn’t process the damaged units alone, needing US help.…

Ageing societies now confront profound economic headwinds. Wealthy nations will struggle to sustain past income gains. Lower fertility and longer longevity shrink labour pools sharply. By 2060, OECD members will lose 8% of their working-age ranks. A quarter of those nations will see declines exceeding 30%. As retirees outnumber workers, per-head output growth falters. Italy’s retired aged ratio will exceed 75% by 2060. Japan will follow closely behind. Poland, Spain and South Korea all tip into deep retirement demographics. For these nations, fewer hands on deck mean slower income rises. Domestic savings and capital cannot fully offset missing workers. Public…

Free airport lounges signal refined comfort and calm for weary travellers. These exclusive spaces shelter guests from terminal crowds and chaotic queues. Banks and finance firms recognised this demand early. They crafted credit card programmes to reward loyal customers. Such offerings elevate travel experiences into memorable journeys. Airlines once reserved lounges solely for first-class and business-class passengers. Their opulent clubrooms defined premium travel in the twentieth century. Credit card issuers observed this model’s allure. They negotiated with lounge operators to secure wholesale access rates. This approach democratised lounge privileges for a wider audience. Card networks like Visa and Mastercard bulk-purchase…

Gurugram Tennis Star’s Tragic End In Gurugram, a shocking tragedy unfolded as 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, on July 10. The dispute? Her running a tennis academy. Deepak, humiliated by villagers’ taunts about living off her earnings, fired three bullets into her back while she cooked in their Sushant Lok home. Police arrested him after he confessed, citing pride and social pressure. Early reports suggested Radhika’s Instagram reels and a music video, “Karwaan,” sparked tensions, but police clarified the academy was the main issue. Radhika, a national-level athlete ranked 113 in ITF…

In the heart of Delhi, amidst the pulsating beats of the dhol and the vibrant swirl of lehengas, a peculiar celebration unfolds. It’s styled like a wedding, complete with all the trappings of a traditional Indian shaadi, except there’s no bride or groom. Welcome to the world of fake weddings, a growing party trend sweeping across India’s metro cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and even Kolkata. These events, hosted in venues ranging from rooftop bars to five-star hotels, offer guests the chance to enjoy the pageantry of a wedding minus the emotional commitments or family complexities. For a ticket price…

In the quiet town of Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, a man known as Chhangur Baba held sway over many. To his followers he was a Sufi saint, a beacon of spiritual guidance. But beneath this veneer of piety lay a sinister operation that shook the nation. Jamaluddin, alias Chhangur Baba, was arrested in July 2025 by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for running a conversion racket targeting Hindu women, particularly minors. This scheme allegedly backed by over Rs 100 crore in foreign funding used financial incentives and deceit to convert women to Islam, raising alarm about the misuse of religion…

एक युगपुरुष पिछले हजारों सालों से दुनिया के भले के लिए काम कर रहे हैं। उन्होंने जो योग दिया, वह मनुष्य के लिए एक खास तोहफा है। यह योग है क्रियायोग… इस योग को अपनाकर इंसान थोडे़ ही समय में बेहतर बन सकता है, आध्यात्मिक रास्ते पर चल सकता है और अपना जीवन सुखी कर सकता है। इस योग को शुरू करने वाले श्री महावतार बाबाजी हिमालय की पवित्र जगह पर हजारों साल से रहते हैं। उनकी रहस्यमयी कहानी हमें ‘फक़ीरियत’ नाम की नई हिंदी फिल्म में देखने मिलेगी। यह फिल्म 19 सितंबर को रिलीज होगी। संतोष मांजरेकर द्वारा निर्देशित…

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Tensions with Canada US President Donald Trump has stirred the pot again, slapping a 35% tariff on Canada, claiming a “flow of fentanyl” crosses the border. Canadian PM Mark Carney fired back, insisting Canada’s made “vital progress” to curb the drug crisis. In a letter, Trump warned the tariff, effective August 1, could rise if Canada retaliates. Carney, undeterred, vowed to protect Canadian workers and businesses while pushing for a trade deal by the new deadline. He highlighted efforts to strengthen borders, dismissing Trump’s claims as exaggerated since only a tiny fraction of fentanyl comes from…

A to Z of the Amarnath Cave and Yatra guides devotees through mystic legends. Nestled high in Kashmir’s Sind Valley, it sits above 3,888 metres. Pilgrims trek rugged trails, glaciers, and dense pine forests. Each step blends devotion with Himalayan grandeur. Legend says Lord Shiva revealed immortality’s secret here to Parvati. The Nilamata Purana first describes this sacred shrine’s origin. Sage Bhrigu stumbled upon the grotto centuries ago. From then on, devotees believed the stalagmite embodied Shiva himself. British surveyor Sir Walter Lawrence wrote of “congelations” in 1895. He marvelled at ice sculptures within the cave’s dark embrace. Kalhan’s Rajtarangini…

Supreme Court Questions Bihar Voter List Revision The Supreme Court in India has stirred up a storm over Bihar’s voter list revision ahead of the November 2025 Assembly elections. On Thursday, Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi refused to halt the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) special intensive revision (SIR) but pressed for Aadhaar, ration cards, and electoral photo identity cards to be accepted as voter ID proof. The ECI’s June 24 directive demands citizenship documents, especially for those not on the 2003 rolls, sparking fears of disenfranchising millions in Bihar, where poverty and low documentation are rampant. Opposition leaders…