World’s first all-Electric Plane Makes Historic 130-Km Flight for Just ₹700

Electric Aviation Gathers Momentum In a groundbreaking leap toward sustainable aviation, Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft, the Alia CX300, completed the world’s first all-electric passenger flight earlier this month. Covering 130 kilometers from East Hampton to New York’s JFK Airport in just over 30 minutes, the flight cost only $8 (around ₹700) in energy—compared to $160 (₹13,800) for a conventional helicopter covering…

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EC Invites Rahul Gandhi for Dialogue on Poll Concerns Amid Allegations

Rahul Gandhi’s Demands Stir EC Response The Election Commission of India (ECI) has responded directly to concerns raised by Rahul Gandhi regarding the conduct of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In a formal letter dated June 12, the ECI invited the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha to a personal meeting with the full Commission to discuss issues he…

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Gautam Adani Denies U.S. Bribery Claims, Unveils $100 Billion Growth Vision at 2025 AGM

A Defiant AGM in the Shadow of Global Scrutiny At the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports, Chairman Gautam Adani struck a bold and visionary tone. Speaking amid heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators over alleged bribery charges, Adani denied any wrongdoing and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to India’s infrastructure-led growth story. With an ambitious capital…

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Oil Prices Plunge as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Tempers Middle East Supply Fears

Markets React to De-escalation in the Middle East Global oil markets breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, bringing an apparent halt to 12 days of escalating conflict. Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude benchmarks plunged sharply, reversing recent gains driven by fears of supply…

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Putin Condemns US Strikes on Iran, Explains Russia’s Neutral Stand Amid Escalating Mideast Crisis

A Region on the Edge The Middle East has once again been plunged into crisis following coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the offensive targeted key enrichment sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using massive bunker-buster bombs. US President Donald Trump lauded the operation as a “brilliant military success,” claiming it dismantled Iran’s nuclear capability. In response, Iran launched…

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CBI Probes ₹800-Crore Scam in Mumbai Port Dredging Project

Deep Corruption in Deep Waters The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opened a high-profile corruption case involving a staggering ₹800 crore linked to the Capital Dredging Project at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. At the heart of the investigation is Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, former Chief Manager of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), alongside Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), its director…

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No Fuel for Polluting Vehicles: Delhi’s Crackdown on End-of-Life Cars Begins July 1

A Capital in Crisis, a Government in Action Every winter, Delhi’s skyline turns into a choking haze, with air pollution reaching alarming levels. The capital consistently ranks among the most polluted cities in the world, and the single largest contributor to its deteriorating air quality is vehicular emissions. Now, the newly elected government, under the guidance of the Commission for Air…

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India Assures Fuel Security Amid Middle East Turmoil: No Shortage Expected, Says Oil Minister

War in the Middle East, Global Energy on Edge The recent outbreak of war between Israel and Iran—fueled further by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—has shaken the global energy market, raising alarms over possible disruptions in oil supply from the Middle East. With the Strait of Hormuz under threat of closure and the broader region on…

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DGCA Cracks Down on Air India Amid Safety Violations, Public Confidence Plummets

Regulatory Heat, Shaken Confidence, and Turbulence Rock Air India A Crisis in the Skies In a span of days, Air India — India’s national carrier now under the Tata Group — has faced a storm of setbacks, from a tragic crash to critical safety violations. With mounting operational errors, regulatory backlash, and shaken passenger confidence, the airline is confronting one of…

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From the Himalayas to the Sea: India Unites in Asanas on International Yoga Day

Yoga Day: From Indian Roots to Global Phenomenon Since its inception in 2015, International Yoga Day has grown into one of the most celebrated wellness events worldwide. Proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the resolution received overwhelming support from 177 nations—marking June 21 as a global day dedicated to the ancient…

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