Air India has issued a firm denial of accusations alleging the airline coerced the families of the AI-171 accident victims into declaring their financial reliance on the deceased, purportedly to diminish compensation payouts. The airline characterized these claims as ‘unsubstantiated and inaccurate.’ The controversy emerged following reports that some bereaved families were being pressured to reveal their financial ties to the deceased as a prerequisite for receiving compensation. Air India clarified that the request for such information is a standard procedure designed to ensure that interim compensation reaches the rightful beneficiaries swiftly. They emphasized their efforts to expedite interim compensation…
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The Palani waterfall in Jharkhand is experiencing a surge in visitors during the monsoon season, drawn by its enhanced beauty. Tourists from far and wide are flocking to witness the picturesque scenery and enjoy the natural surroundings. However, this surge in tourism also brings with it significant safety concerns. Visitors are seen bathing and taking photos on slippery rocks near the waterfall, putting themselves at risk. The absence of adequate safety measures and warnings from the authorities exacerbates the danger.
Authorities involved in the investigation of the Kolkata law student gangrape case conducted a crime scene reconstruction on Friday. The four arrested individuals, including the prime suspect, were taken to South Calcutta Law College at approximately 4:30 AM to recreate the events of the alleged incident. This involved alumnus and contractual staff member Monojit Mishra, current students Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, and security guard Pinaki Banerjee. According to a police officer, the reconstruction took about five hours, after which the accused were returned to the police station. The findings will be compared with the victim’s account and other evidence.…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids in Ranchi, the capital city, and Hazaribagh, linked to a money laundering case involving Amba Prasad. The raids are taking place at approximately six locations, including a residence in Kishoreganj, Harmu Road, Ranchi. The ED is also targeting the premises of Amba Prasad’s personal assistant, Sanjeev Saw, along with Manoj Dangi and Pancham Kumar. These operations are connected to the RKTC coal transporting case. Previously, in March 2024, the ED had also raided several locations associated with Amba Prasad, her father and former minister Yogendra Saw, and Shashi Bhushan Singh, among others, totaling…
The Uttar Pradesh government’s mandate requiring food vendors along the Kanwar Yatra route to display licenses and owner nameplates has sparked significant criticism from the opposition. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak defended the move, asserting that consumers have a right to know the identity of sellers. Senior Minister OP Rajbhar stated the government’s intentions are to ensure a peaceful conduct of the festival, with arrangements applicable to all communities. Shama Mohamed, Congress National Spokesperson, labeled the directive as a diversionary tactic, while AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the timing and implications of the new regulations, citing existing establishments and past…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major operation in connection with a money laundering case involving former Congress MLA Amba Prasad. Raids are underway at eight locations across Ranchi and Hazaribagh. The ED initiated the raids on Friday morning, targeting multiple premises linked to Amba Prasad and her father, former minister Yogendra Sao, in connection with alleged financial irregularities tied to the RKTC Coal Transporting Company. ED teams are simultaneously conducting searches at eight locations in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, and Barkagaon. One team is conducting searches in the Kishorganj area on Harmu Road in Ranchi, while another team is raiding…
Jharkhand’s Health Minister, Dr. Irfan Ansari, has received a death threat. The threat was delivered via phone call on Thursday night from the number 7903928578. The caller told the minister, “We will eliminate you within 24 hours.” Dr. Ansari confirmed the incident. He stated that he was in Delhi to visit Minister of Minority Welfare, Hafeezul Hasan Ansari, who was scheduled to undergo heart surgery on Friday. Following the threat, the Health Minister has informed the Ranchi SSP and requested a thorough investigation into the matter.
During a phone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin communicated to former US President Donald Trump that Moscow will not alter its core objectives in the Ukraine war. This statement emerged after the US temporarily suspended arms shipments to Kyiv. Putin’s stance, conveyed by senior Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov, reiterated Russia’s commitment to achieving its strategic aims in Ukraine, specifically addressing the root causes of the conflict, including Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO. Putin also expressed a readiness to explore political and diplomatic avenues for resolution. Meanwhile, the Russia-backed governor of the Luhansk region, Leonid Pasechnik, declared full Russian control over…
In a shocking incident, a woman was reportedly pushed from a moving train by her husband in Jharkhand. The couple, who had a love marriage, were returning from a trip when the incident occurred near Kirigarh village. The woman, identified as Khushboo Kumari from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, was found injured in a drain and is currently receiving treatment in the ICU. She had married Shankar, a resident of Gorakhpur, against her family’s wishes. The police are investigating the case and searching for the accused husband.
Deputy Chief Minister and Public Health Engineering Minister of Chhattisgarh, Arun Sao, visited the Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district amidst heavy rainfall on Thursday, announcing developmental projects worth crores of rupees. He inaugurated the statues of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and dedicated Atal complexes across four urban bodies in the district: Sarangarh, Pavni, Bhatgaon, and Sarsinwa. Arun Sao highlighted that the state of Chhattisgarh was a result of the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and that the Atal complexes were constructed in his honor. He urged local residents to maintain the cleanliness and safety of these complexes. Financial approvals…