DGCA Grounds Four VSR Aircraft After Safety Audit Following Baramati Crash
India’s aviation regulator DGCA has grounded four aircraft operated by VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd after a special safety audit revealed multiple violations following the fatal Learjet 45 crash in Baramati. The regulator issued deficiency notices and sought a root cause analysis. Officials said the audit examined operational lapses before ordering enforcement action against the operator.
Himachal Govt Suspends Recruitment After Controversial Physical Test for Women
Himachal Pradesh’s Animal Husbandry Department has suspended recruitment for Pashu Mitra posts after outrage over women candidates being made to run 100 metres carrying 25-kg sacks. The jobs offered ₹5,000 monthly wages. A viral video showed a participant collapsing during the test. Officials said the recruitment process is on hold while a revised, fairer evaluation format is prepared.
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Anand Mahindra Shares Experience of Surviving Severe US Blizzard
Industrialist Anand Mahindra said he was among those stranded during a powerful blizzard that swept across several US states. Posting selfies and an image of a small snowman, he said he wanted proof of surviving the storm. The blizzard disrupted travel, cancelled thousands of flights, and left many areas without electricity, authorities said.
Pawan Hans Helicopter Makes Sea Landing Near Mayabunder; All Seven Aboard Safe
A Pawan Hans helicopter made an emergency sea landing near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands shortly before touchdown. The aircraft, carrying two crew members and five passengers from Port Blair, experienced difficulties during landing. Officials confirmed all seven onboard were safely rescued, with no injuries reported. Authorities are examining the circumstances behind the incident.
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Shivaji Maharaj Portrait Used as Washroom Signage Sparks Controversy in Haryana
Controversy erupted after portraits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharani Padmini were reportedly used as washroom signage at a banquet hall in Haryana. Political leaders called the display unacceptable, sparking social media outrage. Amid claims linking the property to BJP members, the alleged owner denied ownership, while demands for action against those responsible intensified online.
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Kerala Story 2: Woman Alleges Drugging and Forced Marriage at Mumbai’s Mahim Dargah
During a press conference linked to “The Kerala Story 2,” a woman alleged she was drugged at Mumbai’s Mahim Dargah, converted, and forced into nikah. She claimed multiple women were rendered unconscious through substances. The allegations are currently unverified, and the Mahim Dargah management has not yet issued a response to the claims.
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Mexican Drug Lord Linked to ₹6,000 Crore Smuggling Route Through Indian Waters
A Mexican drug lord killed in a military operation was reportedly linked to a Mexico–China narcotics network operating through Indian waters. Indian Coast Guard investigations traced connections after a ₹6,000 crore drug seizure near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in November 2024. Agencies believe coordinated international syndicates were involved in trafficking operations targeting India.
