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Israel’s military apologises for incorrect depiction of India’s map

Jerusalem, 14/6: The Israeli military on Saturday apologised for posting a map that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan after objections from Indian social media users, clarifying that the image “fails to precisely depict borders”. The map was posted by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on their X handle on Friday to…

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Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations

New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and IndiGo, two of India’s leading airlines, have issued public advisories to alert passengers about flight delays and reroutes due to the closure of Iranian airspace. Air India on Saturday said that it has rerouted several flights due to airspace closures. The airline announced…

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BJ Medical College Cancels MBBS Exams As Air Crash Rattles Students; Many Go Home

Ahmedabad: In the wake of the devastating Air India Flight AI-171 crash near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which struck a hostel housing medical students, B.J. Medical College (BJMC) has announced the cancellation of all ongoing and upcoming internal examinations for MBBS students. The college has also called off the summer vacation for all medical…

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CRPF Jawan injured in IED blast in Odisha succumbs

Rourkela: A CRPF Jawan, who was injured in an IED blast allegedly by Maoists in forest area in Odisha’s Sundargarh district earlier in the day, succumbed to injuries.  The deceased jawan has been identified as Satyaban Singh, posted at CRPF 134 Battalion from Uttar Pradesh.  The 34-year-old security personnel sustained injuries after an improvised explosive device…

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Man Attacks Wife With Sharp Object Before Hanging Self In Bargarh

Bargarh: A person allegedly attacked his wife with a sharp object and then hanged himself in Bheunria village under Padmapur police station in Bargarh district, on Saturday. According to reports, Shyamasundar Bhoi, the accused of Bheunria village, attacked his wife Ratni with a sharp object at their home. Immediately after the attack, he took his…

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Cholera Cases Detected in Odisha’s Jajpur: 8 Positive of 41 Samples

Jajpur:As many as 8 out the 41 collected samples tested positive for Cholera in Jajpur district. The Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra informed the Cholera outbreak in the district. He assured that the situation is under control and awareness drives, field-level prevention, diagnosis and treatment are being administered. Diarrhoea has also spread its tentacles at…

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Pahili Raja today: Celebrating womanhood in Odisha

Odisha is renowned for its vibrant culture and festivals. And Odisha’s vibrant culture and historical legacy are on full display during the Raja Festival, a significant celebration that honours fertility and womanhood. This ancient festival has its roots deeply embedded in the state’s history, dating back centuries. The Raja festival emerged from the belief that…

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Air India plane crash | DGCA orders enhanced inspection of airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

New Delhi, 14/6: A day after an ill-fated ‘Dreamliner’ aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered “enhanced safety inspection” of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with immediate effect in coordination with its local offices. Air India has 27 Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet….

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