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Training aircraft crashes near Baramati airport in Maharashtra
A Redbird Aviation training plane experienced an incident near Baramati airport during a solo flight on Tuesday. The cadet pilot emerged unharmed from the occurrence involving a Tecnam P2008JC aircraft. Redbird confirmed the pilot’s safety and stated that authorities are involved in the ongoing assessment and investigation of the event.
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Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report
Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.
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PM Modi significantly reduces convoy size days after appeal for austerity – Business Standard
PM Modi significantly reduces convoy size days after appeal for austerity Business Standard
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Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices, inflation worries weigh on sentiment
Asian markets showed mixed trading as AI stock momentum waned, oil prices stayed high, and inflation worries persisted. Japan’s Nikkei saw a slight gain, while South Korea’s Kospi recovered some losses. Concerns over stalled US-Iran talks and hotter US inflation data contributed to investor caution across the region.
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Midnight delivery on remote island, care in Ladakh: 15 nurses get national Florence Nightingale awards
President Droupadi Murmu honored 15 nursing professionals with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 on International Nurses Day. The awards recognized exceptional service, including life-saving deliveries on remote islands and healthcare in high-altitude regions. These nurses were celebrated for their dedication and crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often under challenging conditions.
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Pakistan unlikely to abandon proxy war, says former army commander who led the western front in Operation Sindoor
Former Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar stated Pakistan’s military views proxy warfare as a low-cost tool, unlikely to abandon terrorism. He emphasized India’s responses must escalate beyond tactical punishment to impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Perception management through information and cyber warfare is crucial for future conflicts, which will be multi-domain.
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Preity Zinta hits out at ‘fake narratives’ after fourth straight loss
Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in jeopardy after four straight losses, a stark contrast to their earlier unbeaten run. Amidst speculation about team environment issues, co-owner Preity Zinta has strongly refuted ‘calculated misinformation’ and urged responsible reporting. The team now faces a critical match against Mumbai Indians to halt their slide.
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‘Pulse completely dropped’: What we know about Prateek Yadav’s death so far
Prateek Yadav, step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died at 38 in Lucknow under mysterious circumstances. Brought to Civil Hospital by Aparna’s brother, doctors declared him dead on arrival. The exact cause of death is under investigation pending a postmortem examination.
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Vijay’s floor test today: Can TVK prove majority? Number game explained
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faces his first floor test with a slim majority after his TVK party emerged as the single-largest party. Rebel AIADMK MLAs have pledged support, while a court order temporarily bars one TVK MLA from voting. A forgery row also complicates the situation ahead of the crucial assembly vote.