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Air India denies pressuring AI-171 victims' families over compensation claims

The airline rejected allegations that families of crash victims are being pushed to accept compensation settlements within a fixed timeframe, saying the process remains voluntary and open-ended.

Hardeep Puri says misuse prompted reduction in subsidised LPG refills under Ujjwala

Jharkhand protesters begin hunger strike after being stopped from marching to CM residence

Modi surpasses Nehru to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

Two soldiers die in accidental blast near LoC in Uri sector

The soldiers of 8 Rashtriya Rifles succumbed to critical injuries after an accidental explosion in Baramulla’s Kamalkote area.

Centre clears ₹13,000-crore greenfield airport in Great Nicobar, drops INS Baaz expansion plan

The proposed dual-use airport at Galathea Bay will serve both civilian and military purposes, with the government citing operational and environmental constraints for shelving plans to expand the existing INS Baaz air station.

Patna court grants relief to Khan Sir, stays arrest in coaching centre firing case

The court directed that no coercive action be taken against the popular educator in connection with the alleged firing incident at a coaching centre, pending further proceedings in the case.

Can India weather a Strait of Hormuz crisis?

While a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would affect global energy markets, India's diversified crude oil imports, strategic petroleum reserves and expanding energy partnerships could help cushion the impact.

Somali referee barred from US, ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026

Omar Abdulkadir Artan set to become Somalia’s first World Cup match official was denied entry at Miami airport despite holding a valid visa, with FIFA confirming his withdrawal from the tournament.

Govt reduces subsidised LPG refills under Ujjwala scheme from 12 to 4 a year

The move comes amid rising global LPG prices, with beneficiaries of the flagship cooking gas scheme now eligible for fewer subsidised cylinder refills each year.