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Technology10 Aug, 07:35

Trainer aircraft skids off runway at Baramati airfield

A private trainer aircraft operated by Carver Aviation skidded off the runway while landing at the Baramati airfield in Pune district, Maharashtra, on Sunday. The Cessna 172 aircraft, carrying a captain and a cadet, went off the runway during a training exercise around 12:30 pm. No casualties or serious injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained only minor damage. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine if the incident was caused by a technical malfunction or other factors.

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World22 Aug, 23:00

Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ocean Winner sinks off Odisha coast

A Panama-flagged cargo ship named MV Ocean Winner sank approximately 240 nautical miles off the coast of Paradip, Odisha, while en route to Singapore. The vessel, which was carrying 1,700 tons of iron ore, lost contact with its operator, Victory Star Group Co Ltd, on Saturday morning. The Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy have initiated a search and rescue operation for the 24 crew members on board, most of whom are Chinese nationals.

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Politics7 Aug, 07:49

Donald Trump questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over US weapons supply

US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Camp David regarding the status of American weapons stockpiles amid military operations involving Iran. While media reports suggested a heated exchange over alleged shortages of long-range missiles and air defense systems, the White House and the Pentagon have denied these claims. President Trump subsequently expressed full confidence in Hegseth and dismissed the reports as false.

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Defence9 Aug, 05:03

India formally maps 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian government has officially recorded 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on the Survey of India map. This initiative, carried out in consultation with the state government, aims to ensure accurate identification of these sites and increase public awareness. The move follows repeated attempts by China to assign its own names to various places within the Indian state, actions that New Delhi has consistently rejected as baseless and preposterous.

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World6 Aug, 09:57

FAA and NTSB investigate close proximity of Marine One to passenger jet

A military helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump and a commercial passenger jet came into close proximity over Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, August 4. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred as the helicopter departed the White House. While officials confirmed that the President was never in danger, the event has prompted scrutiny regarding air traffic control procedures at Reagan National Airport.

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Politics12 Aug, 22:22

Lok Sabha refers Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee

The Indian government has moved the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny. The decision was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid intense protests from opposition parties, who demanded the complete withdrawal of the legislation. The proposed committee will consist of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha, tasked with reviewing the bill following concerns raised by minority groups and various organizations regarding its potential impact on NGOs.

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Politics12 Aug, 08:06

India Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Arunachal Pradesh Following Chinese Objections

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, dismissing recent objections from China. The statement follows India's official identification of 27 locations within the state on a new map issued by the Survey of India. China, which refers to the region as Zangnan, has consistently contested India's claims and attempted to assign Chinese names to various sites in the territory.

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