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India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – A preliminary report into last month's catastrophic Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, which claimed 260 lives and stands as the world's deadliest aviation accident in a decade, has revealed a critical moment of confusion

Photo: Facebook ISLAMABAD (IANS)- Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, on July 10 slammed the Pakistani government over threats to arrest their children if they attempt to visit their father in prison. "My children are not

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI  -  Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk has accused the Indian government of engaging in “ongoing press censorship,” revealing on July 8 that it was ordered to block over 2,000 accounts, including two belonging to

India-West News Desk LONDON- Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking his return to the investment bank where he previously worked. The company announced on July 8 that Sunak, who resigned as PM in July

NEW DELHI (IANS)- Shubman Gill's masterful batting in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw the India skipper shatter a flurry of records, surpassing cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. India secured their first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston, a venue where they had previously failed to

Photo: Twitter LONDON- Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, were spotted at Wimbledon 2025, watching Novak Djokovic's Men's Round of 16 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur. The couple, formally dressed, enjoyed the thrilling encounter on Centre Court. Kohli, who recently retired from

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India has firmly thrown its weight behind the Dalai Lama’s exclusive right to decide his successor, opposing China’s assertion that it holds the final say in the Tibetan spiritual leader’s reincarnation. Union Minister for Minority Affairs

NEW DELHI (IANS)- The State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to report Reliance Communications' loan account as "fraud", a case that dates back to August 2016. Reliance Communications confirmed this development in an exchange filing, stating that the disclosure aligns with Securities and Exchange

NEW DELHI (IANS)- All Pakistani accounts on X have been blocked in India, after briefly becoming accessible in the past few days, official sources confirmed on July 3. This move continues India's escalating digital and diplomatic restrictions against Pakistan, initiated

India-West News Desk CHENNAI - Foxconn Technology Group has repatriated hundreds of Chinese engineers from its iPhone manufacturing facilities in India, raising fresh questions about the sustainability of Apple Inc.’s growing production shift to the South Asian market. The exodus began about

India-West News Desk DHARAMSHALA – As he approaches his 90th birthday, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, announced on July 1 that there will be a 15th reincarnation—his first major public confirmation that the 600-year-old tradition will continue after his death. Reassuring

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)-Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers have demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam attack be immediately brought to justice, urging countries concerned to cooperate with authorities. In a joint

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar reiterated India's firm stance against terrorism and nuclear intimidation, asserting that New Delhi will not be deterred by concerns over Pakistan's nuclear arsenal in responding to cross-border terror attacks. In a strongly worded

NEW DELHI (IANS) - Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed for the trademark of his iconic moniker, 'Captain Cool', with the Trade Marks Registry portal. According to media reports, Dhoni intends to use this trademark for services such as

ROME (IANS)- The NATO summit held recently in The Hague signaled a significant shift in the alliance's strategic focus, moving from its traditional Euro-Atlantic concerns to increasingly prioritize the Indo-Pacific. This pivot is driven by escalating conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean and China's growing

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Rohit Sharma recently recounted the romantic details of his marriage proposal to wife Ritika Sajdeh. During a conversation with former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra, Sharma revealed he orchestrated a surprise by taking

NEW DELHI (IANS) - In a giant leap for India, IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday scripted history by becoming the first from the country to enter the International Space Station . After a long and ardent wait of 41

CAPE CANVERAL, FL - (IANS) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who began his historic mission to become the first from India to reach the International Space Station on June 24, said it's the journey of India's human space flight. After

India-West Staff Reporter NOIDA — Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewelry retailer, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its 400th showroom here. The launch event was led by M.P. Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, alongside top

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — India will not reinstate the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, and water currently flowing across the border will instead be redirected for domestic use, Home Minister Amit Shah said in a televised interview on June

The Test series between India and England has everyone glued to the game. Several stars of the Indian squad possess valuable county experience, which they could leverage in the UK conditions. Let's look at some of these players. Shubman Gill (Glamorgan) Newly

PANDHARPUR (IANS)- In a remarkable convergence of spiritual devotion, physical fitness, and environmental consciousness, the 4th Akhil Maharashtra Pandharpur Cycle Wari Sammelan – 2025 was celebrated with immense fervor, setting a new record for the largest cycling gathering in India. This mega "Fit

VISAKHAPATNAM (IANS) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21 emphasized that yoga serves as a powerful discipline that helps individuals transition from a focus on 'Me' to a collective 'We.' Speaking at the 11th International Day of Yoga event on June

NEW DELHI (IANS)  - Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 22 and reiterated call for immediate de-escalation and diplomatic measures to restore regional peace in the Middle-East. “ We discussed in detail about the current

NEW DELHI (IANS)-  Sachin Tendulkar expressed satisfaction at ensuring the Pataudi family’s legacy remains a part of the India-England cricket rivalry. This will be through a newly introduced medal for the winning captain of the Test series, which is now contested

CHENNAI (IANS)– The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has achieved a significant milestone, breaking into the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings 2026. Securing the 180th position globally, this marks a remarkable ascent of 47 places

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on June 19 that a society where English speakers feel ashamed is "not far away," emphasizing the importance of Indian languages for national identity and cultural understanding.  Speaking at a

MUMBAI (IANS)- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has faced a significant setback. The Bombay High Court has upheld an arbitral award, directing the BCCI to pay Rs 538 crore to the defunct Indian Premier League franchise, Kochi

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — India’s top aviation safety authority said on June 17 that a thorough inspection of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet has not uncovered any serious safety issues, just days after one of the aircraft crashed shortly

NEW DELHI (IANS) – India’s population is projected to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, making it the world’s most populous nation, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population 2025 report released on June 10. The report highlights a

India- West News DeskNEW DELHI — After two difficult years marked by drought and export restrictions, India’s sugar sector is gearing up for a strong comeback. Thanks to abundant rainfall across key growing regions, sugarcane cultivation has rebounded sharply, setting the

India-West News Desk LONDON- King Charles III and senior members of the UK royal family wore black armbands during Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony in a solemn tribute to victims of the devastating Air India crash. The gesture, observed during the annual

NEW DELHI (IANS)- India on June 12 strongly condemned the vandalization of the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore – historically called the Rabindra Kachharibari – in the Sirajganj district of Bangladesh. New Delhi urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the

India-West News Desk MUMBAI — India’s grain bins are bursting. As of June 1, rice stocks in government warehouses have surged to an all-time high for this time of year — up 18% from 2024 levels — while wheat reserves have climbed

AHMEDABAD (IANS)- Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of June 12 devastating Air India plane crash, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, sharing his harrowing experience. Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is currently recovering from his injuries at

India-West News Desk GUWAHATI – Indian states, notably Assam and Gujarat, are intensifying efforts to expel individuals they deem illegal immigrants, primarily into neighboring Bangladesh, a move that human rights activists told Reuters, was arbitrary and concerning. Police in Ahmedabad recently announced

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – India's central bank is moving to tighten its grip on how resident Indians send money abroad, with new rules expected to bar them from holding foreign currency deposits that have fixed terms or earn interest, two

AHMEDABAD (IANS) - An Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick Airport, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport this afternoon. The aircraft, which departed at 1:38 p.m. from Runway 23, came down in the Meghani Nagar

Photo: Screengrab X/@I_amMukhtar India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD – In a surprising turn following the Air India AI-171 plane crash, authorities confirmed the discovery of one survivor. A cell phone video circulating online shows the passenger, identified as 40-year-old British-Indian Vishwash Kumar Ramesh,

NEW DELHI (IANS)- India and Canada are set to explore pathways for resetting their relationship at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the invitation from his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, signaling a mutual desire to move past

AHMEDABAD (IANS)- Ahmedabad airport's runway 23 is once again making headlines following a plane crash on June 12, marking the second major tragedy linked to this specific runway since 1988.  The previous incident occurred on October 19, 1988, when Indian Airlines Flight

Photo: Instagram / @controversyy India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD – Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, 68, was among the over 200 fatalities when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed minutes after departing from Ahmedabad airport on June 12. The

NEW DELHI (IANS) – Indian batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire for the ongoing County Championship season, marking his red-ball debut in English domestic cricket. The move was confirmed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association on June 11.  Varma, 22, has represented

NEW DELHI (IANS) -More than 50,000 organizations across India have signed up to host Yoga Sangam sessions on June 21, as part of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, the Ministry of Ayush said. The main Yoga Sangam event will be

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Once banned in India due to geopolitical tensions, fashion retailer Shein has made a comeback through a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail—and now plans a major expansion of its manufacturing base in the country, with an

Photo: Instagram MUMBAI (IANS) - Actress Deepika Padukone, co-founder of the Padukone School of Badminton announced that the academy has reached 75 grassroots coaching centers across 18 Indian cities in its first year of operations. The initiative, founded and funded by Deepika and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Elon Musk's Starlink has received a crucial license from the Indian government, bringing the satellite internet provider a significant step closer to launching its commercial services across the country, which may begin in two months,

Photo: ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Amid mounting domestic pressure and a worsening water crisis, Pakistan has issued a series of urgent appeals to India, seeking the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty which New Delhi suspended following a deadly

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India's decennial population census, significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other logistical challenges, is now slated for completion by March 1, 2027. The interior ministry announced on June 4 that the massive data collection

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta broke her silence regarding her team's heartbreaking six-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. Taking to Instagram, Zinta expressed immense pride in her team and