incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a blistering response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha after Gandhi referred to Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu as a “traitor.” Modi described the remark as an insult to the Sikh community and its spiritual heritage, triggering heated exchanges and Opposition protests during the Parliament’s Budget session.

Air India has launched a precautionary inspection of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported an irregularity on a London-to-Bengaluru flight. The move comes amid heightened safety focus following last year’s fatal Ahmedabad crash and reflects intensified scrutiny of cockpit fuel control systems.

Air India has temporarily grounded one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after flight crew reported a potential issue with a critical fuel control switch during a London to Bengaluru service. The precautionary measure underscores ongoing safety focus after heightened scrutiny of the aircraft type.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has forcefully repudiated a mention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in freshly released Epstein files, describing the claim as unfounded and urging media and public to treat it with scepticism. A political reaction has also emerged following the government’s rebuttal.

A powerful explosion linked to a gas leak shook the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing one person and injuring 14 others, according to local authorities. Officials are investigating the cause as emergency teams continue rescue efforts.

Dr CJ Roy, the 57-year-old founder and chairman of the Confident Group, was pronounced dead on January 30 after allegedly shooting himself at his Bengaluru office while Income Tax officials were conducting raids. The sudden and shocking demise has sent ripples across the business community and raised questions about pressure on corporate leaders under scrutiny.

At least ten Indian Army personnel lost their lives and several others were seriously injured after an Army vehicle slipped off a sharp mountain road and fell into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Rescue operations are underway as authorities mourn the tragic loss of life.

Newly appointed BJP President Nitin Nabin began his first day in office by offering prayers at prominent places of worship across Delhi. The gesture comes hours before he takes formal charge of the party leadership and highlights his attempt to connect with diverse communities.

At least 21 people have died and more than 70 others were wounded after two high-speed trains collided near Córdoba in southern Spain on Sunday evening. Emergency crews are fighting to rescue trapped passengers and authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the cause.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a landmark religious tourism initiative in Siliguri with the foundation stone laid for the Mahakal Mahatirtha complex, featuring what is planned to be the world’s tallest Mahakal idol. The project is set to reshape the city’s identity as a major destination for faith travellers and cultural tourism.