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The Mi-8 helicopters, both on a combat mission, crashed on August 29 in Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region, Xinhua news agency reported.The Ukrainian authorities on Thursday said that they opened a probe into the incident, which was the second deadly aircraft incident in Ukraine in the past week.On August 25, three pilots were killed after two L-39 military trainer jets collided in the sky over Ukraine’s northern region of Zhytomyr.–IANSint/sha

State Energy Minister, Kanubhai Desai, earlier said that farmers in 14 districts would be granted an additional two hours of power supply due to the delayed onset of rainfall in August. The decision was a response to the particularly parched weather conditions experienced throughout August 2023, making it the driest month in the past decade. However, the state government on Thursday unveiled a fresh directive, amending the power supply distribution. The updated plan designates Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Gir Somnath, Botad, and Morbi districts to receive 10 hours of power supply starting from September 2. For the remaining districts, the allocation of…

The start was not impressive as he threw 80.79m in his first attempt and could not register a mark in his next two attempts. Chopra then threw 85.22m in his fourth attempt.He produced his best throw of the night with his final attempt, an 85.71m heave that secured him the second spot.The Indian’s best effort was just 15 centimetres short of Vadlejch’s best throw on the night.After 4 Diamond League events, Chopra finished at third spot with 23 points.Meanwhile, India Murali Sreeshankar has also qualified for the Diamond League final after finishing fifth (best attempt: 7.99m) in the men’s long…

Sources said that the death toll in the incessant firing exchanges was six to seven in three days but officials were yet to confirm it.The five slain people included L.S Mangboi Lhungdim, 50, who composed the song “I Gam Hilou Ham (Is this not our land?)” after the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3. His songs became a rallying cry for tribal unity.The dead also included VDV Jangminlun Gangte.Firing was continuing in the foothills of Bishnupur and adjoining areas in Churachandpur district till late Thursday evening, after a fresh gunfight between two rival ethnic groups started early…

According to Defence Ministry (MoD), ‘DSC A 20’ is designed to undertake operational and training diving operations in harbours and coastal waters.It was part five ships being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for the Navy. These are 30-metre long catamaran hull ships, with a displacement of approximately 300 tons.All five DSC are anticipated to be delivered to the Navy in FY 2024-25.The DSC are being fitted with state-of-the-art diving equipment and tools for performing diving operations. These ships are indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), the ministry…

The remarks from the Congress leader came after the OCCRP (Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project) report alleged that “opaque” funds were used to funnel substantial investments into the publicly traded stocks of the Adani Group, purportedly masking the involvement of business partners associated with the Adani family.The Adani Group has rejected the OCCRP report alleging stock manipulation.Addressing a press conference here ahead of the two-day INDIA bloc meeting, which is being attended by over 60 leaders from 28 parties, Rahul Gandhi said, “There was an investigation… evidence was given to SEBI but it gave a clean chit to (Gautam)…

Special Judge Naresh Kumar Laka said that the nature of the crime classified it as a serious offence. Dismissing the bail application, Judge Laka observed that accused Samir Kumar Paul appeared to have conspired and deceitfully submitted forged claims into the EPFO’s computer system, leading to the withdrawal of a substantial amount of money. He said that the EPFO is an institution serving the interests of the organised private sector’s labour force, and therefore, the alleged offences are essentially economic in nature, affecting the welfare of workers. The judge pointed out that the case involves serious offences under Section 409…

The informal meeting on day one was attended by several leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin, NC leader Omar Abdullah, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray, NCP leader Supriya Sule and leaders from several other parties. RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav along with his son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Samajwadi…

Sawant was speaking after inaugurating a two-day YouTubers Conclave themed as ‘Building Development Narrative through Youtubing: Challenges and Opportunities’.”Youtubers are emerging as influential opinion makers, especially in policy, technology in governance, development, infrastructure and many other sectors. I am sure Youtubers can play an important role in reaching out to audiences with various public welfare initiatives and developmental activities which will be beneficial to the people at large,” Sawant said.He emphasised the role of Youtubers in driving positive change in society.The CM highlighted their unique capacity to connect with people and praised their efforts in becoming influential opinion makers, particularly…

The incident took place at around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday when the Metro train was crowded in view of Raksha Bandhan festivities.”The man had ejaculated on a minor which was noticed by her mother in the crowded coach. The accused was apprehended by the fellow passengers when the woman raised the alarm and handed over to Delhi Metro authorities,” the official said.”The woman along with her daughter got down at the Seelampur station and the accused, who hails from West Bengal, was handed over to the Metro authorities at Shahdara station. Later, the police were informed,” the official added.In a…