How do military standoffs affect aviation? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far: After the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, India initiated a series of measures against Pakistan that included the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. In response to India’s calibrated steps, Pakistan issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen), closing its airspace to Indian aircraft from April 24 to May 23 […]

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Why is the RBI changing gold loan rules? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far:On April 9, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft directions on loans against gold collateral with the objective to harmonise the regulatory framework across regulated entities (banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC)) and address differences in lending practices. What was the response to the proposals? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister […]

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186 Naval cadets graduate from INA

[ad_1] Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, at the pasing-out parade of cadets from the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala in Kannur on Saturday (May 31, 2025).   A total of 186 trainees passed out from the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in a grand passing-out parade (POP) held on Saturday, marking […]

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Monsoon preparedness workshop raises awareness on helping pets, communities during disasters

[ad_1] With intense rain continuing to lash across the State, a monsoon preparedness workshop was held at Kottathara in the landslide-hit Wayanad to boost grassroots-level disaster resilience. Kottathara faces frequent floods and landslides. The 2018 floods claimed over 150 animals, highlighting the urgent need for animal-inclusive disaster risk reduction, according to figures. Noted animal campaigner, […]

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Cultural bonds between India, Uzbekistan strong: Ambassador

[ad_1] Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev who was in Kozhikode on May 31, 2025. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India, has said that his country shares a strong diplomatic partnership as well as deep cultural and historical ties with India. In an interaction with the media in Kozhikode on Saturday […]

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Mumbai colleges declare second merit list for UG admissions

[ad_1] Most city colleges declared the second merit list for undergraduate (UG) degree courses on Saturday. Cut-offs of popular courses offered by sought-after city colleges have seen only a marginal drop, except in case of science stream. In Ramnarain Ruia College, BA course, which closed at 94.33 per cent in the first merit list, dipped […]

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Will manufacture and export but not sell weight-loss drug in India, Dr. Reddy’s tells Delhi HC

[ad_1] The case concerns an alleged violation of Novo Nordisk’s patent on its diabetes medication, semaglutide. | Photo Credit: Hollie Adams Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. and OneSource Specialty Pharma have given an undertaking before the Delhi High Court that they will neither sell nor market Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug Wegovy within India pending the outcome […]

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NHAI reluctant to take over Vyttila, Kundannoor flyovers from PWD

[ad_1] The PWD NH wing is yet to repair the sinking and dilapidated approaches to the Vyttila flyover. A scene from the flyover’s Aroor side on May 31. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Even as National Highway 66 corridors on either end of the Edappally-Aroor NH bypass are getting ready for commissioning by 2026, the […]

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Indian steel, aluminium exports to take a hit with as Trump mulls doubling tariff to 50%

[ad_1] According to Pankaj Chadha, chairman of EEPC India, annual exports of steel, aluminium and products are worth almost $5 billion. | Photo Credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson India’s exports of steel and aluminium and their products are expected to take $1 billion hit with the proposed fresh tariff hikes by the U.S.. The proposed tariff […]

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