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‘Hasina will get full security if she returns’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s adviser

DHAKA: A day after protesting to New Delhi against Sheikh Hasina’s continuing exile in India, Bangladesh govt Tuesday promised the former PM “full security” if she returns, while leaving it to the courts to decide her future.

The Times of India · Aug 12

Delhi-NCR weather today, August 12: Check IMD forecast for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon

Delhi-NCR weather today, August 12: Delhi and NCR areas anticipate cloudy skies and rain today. Temperatures will remain moderate across the region with varying rainfall expected. Noida and Ghaziabad will see partly cloudy skies and some rain spells. Faridabad and Gurgaon also expect partly cloudy conditions and light rainfall. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

The Desi Cat Is Genetically Distinct: What Thousands of Years of Indian Streets Have Produced

A cat that science is only beginning to catch up withThe desi cat has no breed standard, no kennel club registration, no pedigree papers. What it has instead is roughly 4,000 years of continuous natural selection on the Indian subcontinent, and a genome that reflects every bit of it. A…

Times Life · Aug 12

Delhi govt repeals B&B policy; mulls new, flexible framework suited to emerging needs

Delhi's nearly two-decade-old bed and breakfast policy has been repealed by the government. A new regulatory structure is being studied from the Centre for better compliance. The previous policy was outdated and had several shortcomings, officials stated. This repeal follows a recent fire tragedy and aims for greater flexibility. A…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Air India flight’s 300-foot drop: AAIB says wait for evidence before drawing conclusions

Air India Phuket Delhi flight turbulence case: The government urges caution regarding Air India flight AI2379 conclusions. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances and contributing factors of the incident. Twenty passengers and four cabin crew members sustained injuries during the flight. The pilot's initial drug screening returned a non-negative…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Delhi government's purchases from GeM portal jump 156% to Rs 1,595 cr in April-July

Delhi government's purchases via GeM portal surged 156 percent to Rs 1,595 crore. This significant increase provides a strong platform for micro and small enterprises. Government procurement through GeM reached Rs 4,311 crore in 2025-26. The participation of women and SC/ST entrepreneurs is also increasing. Delhi has been recognized for…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Pilot in Phuket-Delhi flight incident ‘tested positive for marijuana’

NEW DELHI - The ‌captain of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude last week has tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory ​drug test, multiple ⁠Indian media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Air India outgoing CEO summoned over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss: Report

India's aviation ministry summoned Air India's outgoing CEO regarding a recent flight incident. The aircraft experienced a sudden altitude loss, causing passenger and crew injuries. Multiple technical issues and turbulence were reported during the flight. Investigators are examining the serious incident with international assistance. Confirmatory test results for the pilot-in-command…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Posters of 19 wanted terrorists put up across Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Posters of wanted terrorists are displayed across Delhi as part of security measures. Security agencies are intensifying surveillance at key locations and transport hubs. The Red Fort faces multi-layered security with thousands of personnel deployed. Technology like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning aids in identifying suspicious individuals. Snipers and anti-drone…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

88-year-old Delhi man loses mobile, then Rs 70,000 vanishes from his bank account: How this fraud led to a pan-India cyberfraud gang that uses victims' stolen phones to steal money

An 88-year-old Delhi man's stolen phone and Rs 70,000 in unauthorised transactions led Delhi Police to a pan-India cyberfraud syndicate operating across three states. Nine people have been arrested from Jaipur, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, with police recovering 52 stolen phones, 145 SIM cards, and 70 debit cards from the network.

The Economic Times · Aug 11