Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to remain grounded amid FAA's ongoing inspections over safety

Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to remain grounded amid FAA's ongoing inspections over safety

The US aviation regulator on Sunday said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied with the safety of the flights.

by Trans World Features January 08, 2024

President Mohamed Muizzu departs for China amid India-Maldives diplomatic row

President Mohamed Muizzu departs for China amid India-Maldives diplomatic row

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who is perceived as pro-Chinese, and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed departed for China on Sunday for a state visit amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India.

by Trans World Features January 08, 2024

Sun Mission: ISRO on path of making history with Aditya to reach L1 point tomorrow

Sun Mission: ISRO on path of making history with Aditya to reach L1 point tomorrow

Chennai: D-day beckons the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is all set to create history on Saturday when its first solar exploratory mission spacecraft Aditya-L1 will reach the halo Lagrange-L1 point.

by Trans World Features January 05, 2024

Cabinet approves to name Ayodhya Airport as Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham

Cabinet approves to name Ayodhya Airport as Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham

New Delhi: The Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham” on Friday here.

by Trans World Features January 05, 2024

Over 300 flights cancelled after Tokyo airport collision killing 5; the plane was cleared to land

Over 300 flights cancelled after Tokyo airport collision killing 5; the plane was cleared to land

Tokyo: Airlines were forced to cancel over 300 flights following the collision between a Japan Coast Guard aircraft and a Japan Airlines passenger plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday evening even as reports said the plane was cleared to land ahead of the tragedy.

by Trans World Features January 03, 2024

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocks Japan, tsunami waves hit coastal areas

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocks Japan, tsunami waves hit coastal areas

An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves to hit the northern coast of central Japan.

by Trans World Features January 01, 2024

'No bilateral extradition treaty': Pakistan on India's Hafiz Saeed request

'No bilateral extradition treaty': Pakistan on India's Hafiz Saeed request

Islamabad: Pakistan Friday said it received India's request for extradition of the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the mastermind of the Mumbai terror attack Hafiz Saeed.

by Trans World Features December 30, 2023

PM Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya airport tomorrow, Air India Express expands ops to this pilgrim city

PM Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya airport tomorrow, Air India Express expands ops to this pilgrim city

Ayodhya: Ahead of the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Jan 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham here on Saturday.

by Trans World Features December 29, 2023

India requests Pakistan to extradite 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEA

India requests Pakistan to extradite 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the Central government sent a request along with relevant supporting documents to Pakistan to extradite the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the mastermind of Mumbai terror attack Hafiz Saeed to face trial in India.

by Trans World Features December 29, 2023

Eight Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar to now face commuted punishments

Eight Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar to now face commuted punishments

New Delhi: Eight ex-Navy personnel, who were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October for charges not yet known, will face commuted punishments, the Indian government said Thursday.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2023

Vladimir Putin invites PM Modi to Russia, wishes success to 'friends in India' for Lok Sabha polls

Vladimir Putin invites PM Modi to Russia, wishes success to 'friends in India' for Lok Sabha polls

Moscow/New: Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow and wished Indians "success" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the South Asian country, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service December 28, 2023

Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir, calls for professional conduct, and due diligence while carrying out Operations

Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir, calls for professional conduct, and due diligence while carrying out Operations

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and took stock of the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC).

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

BJP holds demonstration against AAP govt over alleged distribution of poor quality medicines

BJP holds demonstration against AAP govt over alleged distribution of poor quality medicines

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday held a demonstration near the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office against the Delhi government over the alleged distribution of poor-quality medicines in hospitals and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj.

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

Indian government announces Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as unlawful association under UAPA

Indian government announces Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as unlawful association under UAPA

The Indian government on Wednesday declared ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA as an 'Unlawful Association' under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967.

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

Tigress, resting atop Gurudwara wall in UP's Pilibhit, captivates onlookers with unusual sight

Tigress, resting atop Gurudwara wall in UP's Pilibhit, captivates onlookers with unusual sight

Pilibhit (UP): People in Athkona village in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district were stunned on Tuesday when they spotted an adult tigress perched on a wall, peacefully enjoying the winter sunshine. While the spectacle drew thousands of onlookers triggering a chaos, forest officials managed to rescue the big cat by tranquilizing it later.

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

EAM S Jaishankar meets Indian community members in Russia, praises their contribution to building steady relationship between two nations

EAM S Jaishankar meets Indian community members in Russia, praises their contribution to building steady relationship between two nations

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has interacted with the Indian community members in Russia and appreciated their contributions to building a 'strong' relationship between the two nations.

by India Blooms News Service December 27, 2023

Israel says blast near its Delhi embassy 'possibly an attack'

Israel says blast near its Delhi embassy 'possibly an attack'

New Delhi: Israel on Wednesday said the last evening blast near its embassy in India's national capital Delhi could be "an attack", media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service December 27, 2023

Will track down merchant ship attackers from the depth of the sea: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Will track down merchant ship attackers from the depth of the sea: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Mumbai: India will track down those responsible for attacks on merchant navy ships "even from the depths of the sea" and take action against them, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday during the commissioning of INS Imphal, the third of four 'Visakhapatnam-class' warships.

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

Loud blast heard near Israeli embassy, Delhi Police finds letter addressed to ambassador

Loud blast heard near Israeli embassy, Delhi Police finds letter addressed to ambassador

New Delhi: The Delhi Police received a call about an alleged "blast" near the Israeli embassy this evening, media reported.

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

Amit Shah on a two-day hurricane tour in Kolkata today

Amit Shah on a two-day hurricane tour in Kolkata today

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to make a two-day hurricane tour of West Bengal on Monday to hold the BJP's organisational meetings, aiming to boost the karyakartas ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, party sources said here on Monday.

by Trans World Features December 25, 2023

Paytm fires 1,000 employees days after announcing to hire 50,000 people

Paytm fires 1,000 employees days after announcing to hire 50,000 people

Mumbai: India's multinational fintech company Paytm has fired 1,000 employees days after announcing the hiring of 50,000 people, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 25, 2023

Mehbooba Mufti put under house arrest ahead of her Poonch visit, alleges PDP

Mehbooba Mufti put under house arrest ahead of her Poonch visit, alleges PDP

Srinagar/UNI: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has been allegedly put under house arrest in Srinagar ahead of her planned visit to Surankote Poonch, a party spokesman said.

by Trans World Features December 25, 2023

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says the country eyes paradigm shift to deal with China on West Philippine Sea issue

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says the country eyes paradigm shift to deal with China on West Philippine Sea issue

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines is eyeing a “paradigm shift” as the “traditional methods of diplomacy” of the Philippine government is continuously being disregarded by China amid its recent aggression and harassment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

by Trans World Features December 20, 2023

Need to be on alert and be prepared against new and emerging strains of COVID-19 virus: Union Health Minister amid JN.1 variant scare

Need to be on alert and be prepared against new and emerging strains of COVID-19 virus: Union Health Minister amid JN.1 variant scare

Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday (December 20, 2023) chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India and the preparedness of public health system for surveillance, containment and management of COVID-19 in view of the recent spike in cases of COVID-19 in some states.

by Trans World Features December 20, 2023

China: 111 die after magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province

China: 111 die after magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday (December 19, 2023) leaving at least 111 people dead, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2023

Will make India third largest economic power, its Modi's guarantee: PM promises in Varanasi

Will make India third largest economic power, its Modi's guarantee: PM promises in Varanasi

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reiterated the commitment of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government towards the development of the entire country, including Varanasi, and guaranteed to make India the third biggest economic power in the world in his third tenure.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

Over 90 opposition members suspended from Indian Parliament amid protests over security breach

Over 90 opposition members suspended from Indian Parliament amid protests over security breach

Rajya Sabha on Monday (December 18, 2023) suspended 45 MPs for the remainder of the Winter Season, just hours after Lok Sabha witnessed the suspension of 33 members amid the opposition's protest demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement over the Parliament security breach.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

Centre can take over any telecom network for public safety, states new bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Centre can take over any telecom network for public safety, states new bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: A new bill over telecommunication, which was introduced in Parliament's lower house Lok Sabha, states the central government can take possession of any network for public safety or during public emergency, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

Lok Sabha: 33 opposition MPs suspended for unruly behaviour

Lok Sabha: 33 opposition MPs suspended for unruly behaviour

As the opposition parties continued to protest over last week's Parliament security breach, the Lok Sabha on Monday suspended 33 MPs including Congress leader of the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, for the remaining part of the winter session for their "unruly behaviour".

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

NIA foils ISIS Ballari module plans to trigger IED blasts, 8 terror operatives held

NIA foils ISIS Ballari module plans to trigger IED blasts, 8 terror operatives held

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted raids in four states and foiled ISIS Ballari module plans to trigger IED blasts with the arrest of eight terror operatives.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023