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Tejas Mk1A delivery delayed despite 27 airframes ready, HAL CMD explains why

HAL CMD Ravi K said the company has prepared 27 Tejas Mk1A airframes, but delivery of the first batch to the IAF awaits testing of systems including AESA radar and missile integration. He said HAL hopes to complete deliveries this year. Ravi K also discussed Tejas Mk2, SJ-100 production, Combat…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

'Human-caused warming helped prime slope for deadly Nepal-Tibet flood'

Researchers described it as a cascading disaster rather than conventional flood. Around 2 sq km of rock wall and glacier ice collapsed from Langtang Lirung at about 5,150 metres, plunging around 1,400 metres before turning into a debris flood. Water, rock, ice and sediment then travelled around 22km to Rasuwagadhi…

The Times of India · Sep 18

PNS Hunain severely damaged after collision with INS Kolkata 3 times its size

Pakistan Navy’s PNS Hunain sustained severe damage after colliding with the Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea, with the Pakistani vessel returning to harbour for repairs. The two sides have offered conflicting accounts of the incident. Indian sources highlighted the vessels’ considerable size difference, noting that INS…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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Study Links Warming To Disaster: WWA finds climate change primed Nepal-Tibet slope; Nepal eyes $20m UN loss fund

Study expected to strengthen Kathmandu’s case by linking climate change to disaster

The Times of India · Sep 17

Nepal Families Seek Legal Fix: Kin of flood-missing seek fast-track death rulings; payments stay frozen

Nepal’s Civil Code generally allows a person continuously missing for 12 years to be presumed dead, but section 40(4) provides a separate route for relatives to seek a judicial declaration of death when someone disappears or is believed to have died in a disaster or accident.

The Times of India · Sep 17

As missing figures rise, kin of Nepal flood victims seek law change for death certs

New Delhi: Relatives of people missing in Nepal’s devastating Aug 26 floods are pressing govt for a fast-track legal mechanism to have them declared dead, saying absence of bodies and death certificates has blocked compensation, insurance claims, bank access, inheritance and property transfers. The demand gained urgency after authorities revised…

The Times of India · Sep 17

First-ever full toll suspension: Expressway develops defects weeks after opening; NHAI bans concessionaire for 3 years, seeks Rs 42 lakh daily compensation

NHAI PNC Infratech Ban: Following the inauguration of the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, significant defects were reported, prompting the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to bar PNC Infratech from bidding for its projects for three years. Several sections of the expressway suffered premature failures, leading to the suspension of toll collection,…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

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PVR INOX forced customer to pay only using UPI; he sends legal notice for refusing to accept cash

An Ahmedabad advocate has sent a legal notice to PVR INOX Ltd after its Palladium Mall cinema refused to accept cash for a movie ticket and food, forcing him to pay via UPI. The notice cites the RBI Act on legal tender and the Consumer Protection Act, and seeks a…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

America's Rorshach Test: Why Sydney Sweeney makes liberals go mad

That Sydney’s body had taken on deeper meaning beyond its corporeal form and become a political battleground was evident in 2022 when she threw her mother a 60th birthday party where one guest wore a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and others wore red caps that said “Make Sixty Great Again”.…

The Times of India · Sep 17

IIT-Delhi engineer, bank manager arrested by Mumbai Police for duping Rs 1.12 crore from a 68-year-old in a digital arrest scam

An IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager are among six people arrested in connection with a Rs 1.12 crore digital arrest scam targeting a 68-year-old retired professional in Dahisar. Police traced the money through a gold trading firm's account and alleged that the accused helped arrange mule…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Asian Games chaos: Indian rowers in Japan left without rooms, players wait hours at airport without food while equestrian team had to pay from own pocket to feed horses

Indian rowing and shooting teams encountered significant logistical problems upon arrival. Rowers lacked accommodation and faced delayed equipment, while shooters waited hours for transport. Pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung's accreditation was initially incorrect, causing concern for his trainees. Equestrian riders must now pay for horse feed due to insufficient government…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

From bravado to busted bases: Hidden cost of US-Iran war revealed

TOI correspondent from Washington: The war that Iran was supposed to lose in days if not hours has now lasted more than six months and is costing America billions – $33.4 billion to be precise. A Pentagon report and startling new photos of wreckage at US bases in the region…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Russia squeezed, Saudi route hit, China circles: Why India's oil bill could get heavier

India is encountering soaring costs for crude oil imports due to ongoing global supply chain issues. Disruptions in Saudi oil export infrastructure and limitations on Russian shipments contribute to the turmoil. Additionally, China's rising thirst for Russian oil intensifies the competitive landscape for India.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Vegetarian policyholder's Rs 1 lakh mediclaim rejected due to B12 deficiency; company said his diet led to the stroke; court orders insurer to pay him Rs 1.1 lakh

An Ahmedabad district consumer commission has ordered New India Assurance to pay a Rs 1.06 lakh mediclaim it had denied after blaming the policyholder's vegetarian diet for his vitamin B12 deficiency, which led to a transient ischaemic attack. The commission ruled that being vegetarian could not be treated as the…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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The Times of India · Sep 15

Good heavens! US reveals it has placed weapons in space

TOI correspondent from Washington: Space war has just come out of the closet. One small disclosure from Washington on Monday is expected to lead to a giant leap for humankind – towards an arms race in the skies.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

A shrinking lifeline: US and Mexico strike new Colorado River deal, cutting Mexico's share by 17% for two years

Mexico will accept reduced Colorado River water allocations under a new binational agreement. This accord, known as Minute 334, aims to manage dwindling water resources effectively. The agreement allows Mexico to store some water in Lake Mead for future use. Environmental restoration efforts in the Colorado River Delta will also…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

When ‘almost complete’ means years of waiting: How RERA extensions are pushing possession dates further away for homebuyers

Many housing projects miss their completion dates and seek extensions. A MahaRERA analysis shows many projects have extension histories. Reported completion percentages often do not reflect project realities. Regulatory extensions are a significant part of MahaRERA's workload. A national database is needed to track project completion effectively.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Entry into Delhi to get easier as barrier free tolling starts at 9 highway points from next month

Municipal Corporation of Delhi is set to roll out multi-lane free-flow tolling at nine national highway entry points, including DND Flyway, Rajokri, Kundli, Badarpur and Ghazipur, by the end of October, aiming to remove physical barriers and speed up entry into the city.

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The Economic Times · Sep 15

Water bottle sold Rs 7 above MRP at temple shop, consumer court orders shopkeeper to pay Rs 7 lakh

The Kakinada district consumer commission has fined a shop licensee operating inside the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at Annavaram after he charged a devotee Rs 25 for a one-litre water bottle marked at Rs 18. The commission ordered the licensee to deposit Rs 7 lakh in the Consumer…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Why housing is becoming a major political headache for South Korea's Lee Jae-myung

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has reached a new low point. Housing policy and recent cabinet appointments are driving public dissatisfaction significantly. Critics argue property curbs have locked out many prospective urban buyers. The Yongsan land dispute highlights the conflict over green space versus housing. The president's office acknowledges compounding…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Texas politics inflamed by MAGA cowboys v Indians row

The TOI correspondent from Washington : The photograph that Bo French chose to make a political argument about Indians and foreigners overrunning the University of Texas, Austin, may have been worth thousands of social media posts, but it failed the statistical smell test.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Trafficking Risk Spurs Vigilance: NGOs, officials step up checks on flood-hit children; over 1,200 in camps

DEHRADUN:The risk of child trafficking has risen sharply in flood-hit Nepal, where at least 1,283 children are living in relief camps and 102 have no family members with them, prompting anti-trafficking groups to plan road checkposts, identify vulnerable children and monitor camps in areas devastated by the Aug 26 flash…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Train passengers could be the biggest beneficiaries: India completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor; how shifting goods trains to separate tracks could change rail travel

India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor network, spanning 2,843 km, is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. The network is designed to ease congestion on existing railway lines, enabling freight trains to operate with greater speed and reliability. The DFC is expected to improve India’s logistics…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

How a palm-sized machine with no battery or plug pulls drinking water from Death Valley's driest air

A remarkable device has been developed to harvest drinkable water from the desolate air of Death Valley, powered entirely by sunlight. This technology, which utilizes metal-organic frameworks that chemist Omar Yaghi has crafted, produced substantial water output during tests in 2023. The updated design employs less expensive materials compared to…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Class 12 girl dies by suicide in Ghaziabad, FIR against classmate and his family over alleged harassment

A 17-year-old Class 12 student died by suicide at her Vaishali home on August 24 after allegedly facing bullying, humiliation and threats from a classmate, according to TOI. Police have registered an FIR against the classmate, his parents and brother under Section 108 of the BNS. Investigators are examining WhatsApp…

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