Shriti Sagar

The Wall Street Journal has again tried to shift focus from Boeing by suggesting pilot error in the Air India AI171 crash. But the report adds no new facts and only rehashes the preliminary findings already released by Indian investigators.

Two young teachers were killed by Maoists in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on suspicion of being police informers. With this, the civilian death toll in Maoist violence in 2025 has reached 25, exposing the ongoing threat to development in Bastar.

US-based trading firm Jane Street has deposited ₹4,843 crore in an escrow account following SEBI's allegations of market manipulation. The company is accused of influencing stock and index prices in India.

The Indian Air Force is considering acquiring Israel’s air-launched LORA missile, known for its 430-km range and radar-evading high-trajectory attacks. The move aims to complement BrahMos and strengthen India’s airstrike capabilities while boosting domestic defence production under 'Make in India'.

The Allahabad High Court has allowed the UP government to merge primary schools with fewer than 50 students into nearby institutions. The move aims to optimise resources, but opposition parties, especially the Samajwadi Party, have called it a blow to rural education.

A police officer was stabbed during a Muharram procession in Darbhanga, Bihar, while separate incidents of violence were reported in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali. Clashes, stone-pelting, and even arson of a bus marked a tense day across the state.

India’s Competition Commission has asked UltraTech, Dalmia Bharat, and Shree Digvijay Cement to submit financial records over alleged cartelisation in ONGC tenders. The probe found the firms may have colluded to fix cement prices, harming fair competition.

Sukhbir Singh Badal has been declared tankhaiya by Takht Sri Patna Sahib for ignoring religious summons linked to his alleged support of those violating a Hukamnama. This is the second time the SAD leader has faced such a reprimand.

Teen pilot Ethan Guo, aiming to fly solo to all seven continents, was detained in Antarctica by Chilean authorities after landing without permission.

A deadly crash in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people, has intensified scrutiny on Air India. In recent weeks, the airline has also faced mid-air technical issues, delays, and rising passenger complaints, sparking questions about its safety, service, and management under the Tata Group.