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75 Indians Evacuated from Syria as Rebels Overthrow Assad

In a significant development, at least 75 Indian nationals have been evacuated from war-torn Syria, where rebel forces have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s government. The evacuees, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir stranded at Saida Zainab, have safely crossed into Lebanon and will return to India by commercial flights, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The evacuation follows multiple requests from Indian nationals and an assessment of the evolv

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11 Dec 2024 08:45 AM 1.12k views

75 Indians Evacuated from Syria as Rebels Overthrow Assad

In a significant development, at least 75 Indian nationals have been evacuated from war-torn Syria, where rebel forces have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s government. The evacuees, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir stranded at Saida Zainab, have safely crossed into Lebanon and will return to India by commercial flights, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The evacuation follows multiple requests from Indian nationals and an assessment of the evolv

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Rebels Close In on Homs in Syrian Offensive Against Assad

Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have launched a major offensive against the Syrian government, pushing closer to Homs after capturing Aleppo and Hama in a swift military campaign. The rebels, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are now just five kilometers from Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, which would sever the crucial connection between the capital, Damascus, and the Assad regime’s stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. This would rep

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06 Dec 2024 10:52 AM 1.18k views

Rebels Close In on Homs in Syrian Offensive Against Assad

Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have launched a major offensive against the Syrian government, pushing closer to Homs after capturing Aleppo and Hama in a swift military campaign. The rebels, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are now just five kilometers from Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, which would sever the crucial connection between the capital, Damascus, and the Assad regime’s stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. This would rep

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Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

In response to improved air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has eased pollution curbs. The CAQM announced the revocation of Stage-4 and Stage-3 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR, effective immediately. This decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the relaxation, following consistent improvement in the air quality index (AQI) since November 29, with AQI levels falling below 300. Howev

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05 Dec 2024 11:24 AM 1.13k views

Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

In response to improved air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has eased pollution curbs. The CAQM announced the revocation of Stage-4 and Stage-3 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR, effective immediately. This decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the relaxation, following consistent improvement in the air quality index (AQI) since November 29, with AQI levels falling below 300. Howev

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Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the

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02 Dec 2024 10:49 AM 1.72k views

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the

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Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

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19 Nov 2024 05:55 AM 1.41k views

Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

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Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

The Supreme Court of India today expressed grave concern over the alarming pollution levels blanketing northern India, as Punjab reported the highest number of farm fires this season, with nearly 1,000 fires detected in just one day. This came on the same day that the court scrutinized Delhi's air pollution, which had reached unprecedented levels. Hiren Jethva, an aerosol remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, pointed out that the data collected betw

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18 Nov 2024 22:40 PM 1.43k views

Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

The Supreme Court of India today expressed grave concern over the alarming pollution levels blanketing northern India, as Punjab reported the highest number of farm fires this season, with nearly 1,000 fires detected in just one day. This came on the same day that the court scrutinized Delhi's air pollution, which had reached unprecedented levels. Hiren Jethva, an aerosol remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, pointed out that the data collected betw

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India Seeks Extradition of Khalistani Terrorist Arshdeep Dalla from Canada

India has made a formal request to Canada for the extradition of Arshdeep Dalla, a key figure in the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), a banned terror group. Dalla is accused of being involved in over 50 criminal cases including murder, terror financing, and extortion. The Indian government considers him a "proclaimed offender" and linked him to the terrorist acts of Hardeep Nijjar, a prominent Khalistani activist killed in June 2023. His arrest in Canada follows a gunfight in which he w

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14 Nov 2024 11:11 AM 1.57k views

India Seeks Extradition of Khalistani Terrorist Arshdeep Dalla from Canada

India has made a formal request to Canada for the extradition of Arshdeep Dalla, a key figure in the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), a banned terror group. Dalla is accused of being involved in over 50 criminal cases including murder, terror financing, and extortion. The Indian government considers him a "proclaimed offender" and linked him to the terrorist acts of Hardeep Nijjar, a prominent Khalistani activist killed in June 2023. His arrest in Canada follows a gunfight in which he w

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Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and

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14 Nov 2024 09:30 AM 1k views

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and

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"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

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11 Oct 2024 11:29 AM 1.13k views

"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

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"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, effective September 30, 2024. This significant transition will see him succeed the outgoing Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who will demit office on the same day. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Singh brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1984, Singh’s career spans sever

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21 Sep 2024 07:30 AM 1.3k views

"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, effective September 30, 2024. This significant transition will see him succeed the outgoing Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who will demit office on the same day. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Singh brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1984, Singh’s career spans sever

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75 Indians Evacuated from Syria as Rebels Overthrow Assad

75 Indians Evacuated from Syria as Rebels Overthrow Assad

Rebels Close In on Homs in Syrian Offensive Against Assad

Rebels Close In on Homs in Syrian Offensive Against Assad

Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

India Seeks Extradition of Khalistani Terrorist Arshdeep Dalla from Canada

India Seeks Extradition of Khalistani Terrorist Arshdeep Dalla from Canada

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

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