New Delhi: Around 200 passengers at Delhi airport were left stranded after an Etihad Airways flight to Abu Dhabi was cancelled late Saturday evening following a technical problem with the aircraft. Etihad flight EY217, scheduled to depart from Delhi for Abu Dhabi at around 9.15 pm, was cancelled after passengers had boarded the aircraft. According Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In a message posted on X, Modi praised the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination, saying the entire nation is proud of their efforts. As the Games get underway, Read More…
Kathmandu: Nepal has constituted a seven-member expert panel to investigate the cause of the devastating flash floods that struck the country last month, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving over 6,000 missing, officials said on Saturday. The panel will investigate the factors that triggered the disaster and examine whether climate change may have contributed Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who conveyed his warm birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed measures to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reviewed cooperation in key areas, including energy, defence, technology, Read More…
Doctors in Delhi have performed what they described as the world’s first active robot-assisted knee replacement using a non-metallic ceramic implant, marking a significant development in joint replacement surgery. The procedure combined an active robotic surgical system with a ceramic knee implant instead of a conventional metal-based implant, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. Read More…
Thimpu: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar met the Prime Minister of Bhutan during his visit to the country on September 15, 2026, to attend the National Voters’ Day function. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the shared democratic values of India and Bhutan. They also discussed the enduring role of Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has held that quasi-judicial Revenue Authorities cannot review their own orders unless the power of review is specifically conferred on them by law. The ruling came in State of West Bengal v. Jai Hind Pvt. Ltd. (2026), which concerned the scope of powers available to Revenue Authorities under Section 57A Read More…
The government has reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning September 16. The special additional excise duty (SAED), along with the road and infrastructure cess, on diesel exports has been lowered to Rs 20 per litre from Rs 25 per litre during the Read More…
London: An event featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was cancelled in London on Tuesday after the Metropolitan Police raised safety concerns. Hundreds of Vijay’s supporters had gathered outside The Shard, London’s tallest building, hoping to see the chief minister. Several fans had reportedly waited in queues for hours before the programme was Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day from September 13 to December 31, 2026, to help the neighbouring country meet its power requirements following recent floods. Under the approval, India will supply up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circuit transmission Read More…