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West Asia war: Indian carriers see dip in international carriage while foreign carriers climb in Jan-March quarter The US-Iran war that broke out on Feb 28 did not cause much of a dent in international travel to and from India this Jan-March quarter over the same period last year. However, its impact on airlines has been different: Foreign airlines, despite big Gulf carriers taking a hit since Feb, saw a significant jump in their passenger numbers while Indian carriers saw a big dip with even just one month of this quarter being impacted. Going ahead, the effect could become more…

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Lucknow: A day after two senior Cong leaders sprang a surprise when they visited Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati’s residence in Lucknow but were denied audience by her, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the party has prepared its cadre to take complete control of booths in all 403 assembly constituencies of the state.Though Akhilesh said this was done to ensure that SP cadre extend full organisational support to the alliance partner on any of the 403 seats as and when needed, in the political circles the move is being seen as…

Srinagar: Youth Empowerment Society (YES) in collaboration with Chotay Taray Foundation organized a special event titled “A Day of Joy, A Lifetime of Impact” for specially abled children at the foundation in Bemina area here. In a statement issued here, it said that the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from children and was filled with happiness, positivity and memorable moments. Various interactive and recreational activities were organized during the programme, bringing smiles and joy to the children and everyone present. The programme aimed to promote awareness, inclusion and compassion towards specially abled children while encouraging society to support and uplift them…

Tyreek Hill’s free agency future has become even more complicated after the Philadelphia Eagles were linked to the former Dolphins star in a viral report. While the rumor excited fans, Adam Schefter revealed Hill may not return until midway through the season due to injury concerns. The update could explain why NFL teams remain hesitant to sign the veteran wide receiver despite his elite playmaking ability. Tyreek Hill’s free agency story took another wild turn this week. Just as speculation around the Philadelphia Eagles started heating up, a concerning injury update from Adam Schefter shifted the conversation completely. One rumor…

A Amalraj is a 1996-batch IPS officer. Photo by A Prathap CHENNAI: Additional director general of police (ADGP) A Amalraj, a 1996-batch IPS officer, has been posted as the Chennai city police commissioner. ADGP Abhin Dinesh Modak has been posted as the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) replacing ADGP T S Anbu. Additional chief secretary to the state govt K Manivasan issued the orders on Thursday and directed the officers to assume the charges with immediate effect. Source link

The saplings will be planted along roadsides, in parks and major streets, on school campuses, and within govt office premises, as well as on any available land, as part of the afforestation initiative Mysuru: With the monsoon approaching, the social forestry wing of the forest fepartment has planned to plant 34,000 saplings across Mysuru city to improve green cover.Officials said the saplings will be planted along roadsides, in parks and major streets, on school campuses, and within govt office premises, as well as on any available land, as part of the afforestation initiative.Last year, the department distributed 2.7 lakh saplings…

Dumka: A resident of Shimla Manjhidih village in Deoghar district was arrested on Thursday on charges of beating his septuagenarian father to death over a financial disagreement a day earlier, police said.The deceased was identified as 70-year-old Mulind Hembrom, police added.The ASI of Chitra police station, Shetlal Barla, said, “Mulind had been engaged in a long-standing dispute with his son, Lukhiram Hembrom (42), over money-related issues. An argument broke out between them on Wednesday night which soon escalated into a violent confrontation. In a fit of rage, Lukhiram allegedly assaulted his father, leaving him critically injured. Family members and villagers…

The news of Dr Syed Asim Razvi’s passing arrived like a thunderbolt, leaving behind a silence too heavy for words. On May 20, yesterday, when I received a call from one of my doctor friend informing me about his demise, I was left utterly shocked. It was difficult to believe that a man who had dedicated his entire life to saving others had himself departed so suddenly due to a cardiac arrest. For a few moments, disbelief overshadowed reality. The grief that followed was not mine alone it was shared by countless people whose lives he had touched through his…

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ steps into Day 63 with its JioHotstar OTT premiere officially announced for June 4, 2026, giving the film a clear deadline on its record-chasing ambitions. The India net stands at Rs. 1,146.35 crore and worldwide gross at Rs. 1,798.62 crore. The Rs. 1,150 crore net domestic milestone needs just Rs. 3.65 crore more which is expected to fall within the next few days. The ‘Pushpa 2′ record, however, at Rs. 87.75 crore away, is now a race against the OTT calendar.’Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Week 1-8 earningsWeek 1’s Rs. 674.17 crore net remains one of…

Picture for representation. A file photo of a 15th century veeragallu discovered in Jayapura near Mysuru. Madikeri: The department of archaeology, museums and heritage has begun identifying and conserving hero stones (Veeragallu) across the three taluks of Kushalnagar, Somwarpet and Madikeri.More than 500 hero stones and several stone inscriptions have been identified in the three taluks. In the first phase, 55 to 60 hero stones in villages including Hudugur, Bendebetta, Harangi backwater area, Seegehosur and Athur in Kushalnagar taluk have been taken up for preservation. Work has begun to conserve them and document detailed records related to each.As per department…