SpiceJet Flight Emergency Landing Live Updates: DGCA orders probe into the incident – The Economic Times

Mumbai ghat areas under Yellow alert; 2 NDRF team deployed in Kolhapur

As per requisition, two teams of NDRF have been deployed in Kolhapur, Mumbai after a yellow alert of heavy rains in the ghat areas today was issued.

Delhi: Police arrests a member of an arms-dealing gang

A member of an arms-dealing gang arrested by Prasad Nagar PS; was intercepted while he was on his way to deliver pistols to the buyer. He delivered more than 100 pistols in Delhi NCR and UP. Four sophisticated semiautomatic pistols recovered, reported DCP Central Shweta Chauhan.

Mumbai: Traffic woes may also rise; Inundation is possible

Inundation is possible in areas that will see heavy to very heavy. Floods are possible in ghat areas and landslides in areas that have loose soil. Traffic woes may also rise. We have to be careful, said Jayant Sarkar, IMD

Indian constitution can exploit people. British prepared it, Indians wrote it and implemented it. It’s been 75 years. India wrote a beautiful constitution that can be used to loot.

– Kerala Minister, Saji Cheriyan while giving keynote address in CPIM program

Election Commission issues a notification for the election of the Vice-President – voting to take place on August 6th.

Jharkhand: ED files chargesheet against arrested IAS Pooja Singhal in an alleged money laundering case

ED filed chargesheet against arrested IAS Pooja Singhal in an alleged money laundering case in Special PMLA court, Ranchi. Singhal was arrested on May 11, in the matter related MGNREGA scam in Khunti when she was the Deputy Commissioner and district’s MGNREGA coordinator.

President Ram Nath Kovind talks to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding Assam floods

National Stock Exchange co-location scam.

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey arrived at the ED office, after being summoned in connection with the NSE co-location scam.

Dollar Index hits 20-year high reaches 106.02

ED summons the wife and son of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for questioning in a money laundering case

ED has summoned the wife and son of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for questioning in a money laundering case being probed against him, officials said. Khan, 73, is also a SP MLA from Rampur seat. His son Abdullah Azam Khan, MLA from the Swar assembly seat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly, and wife Tazeen Fatma was summoned now. The agency wants to record their statements under criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the case being probed against Azam Khan, they said. Azam Khan has been grilled by the agency in the case when he was lodged in Sitapur jail. He is out on bail at present.

SpiceJet Emergency Landing Update:

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered probe into the incident where SpiceJet’s Delhi-Dubai flight was diverted to Karachi as the fuel indicator started malfunctioning.

Maharashtra to get widespread rainfall in next 5 days; Red alert for Ratnagiri and Raigad

Heavy to very rainfall in scattered areas. Ghat areas also expected to get good rains. In Mumbai, 5,7 and 8 July will see heavy rainfall. Red alert for Ratnagiri and Raigad, said Jayant sarkar, IMD

A group of former judges and bureaucrats criticised the recent Supreme Court observations against suspended BJP member Nupur Sharma, alleging that the apex court surpassed the “Laxman rekha” and calling for “urgent rectification” steps.

Centre is ready to clear state dues, if state submit requisite data by August 15

Very often subsidy claims are pending because states are not providing data and aren’t fulfilling audit requirements. We’re ready to clear everybody’s dues up to the year 2019-20, if states give requisite data by August 15. Centre won’t entertain claims after it, said Union Minister Piyush Goya.

SpiceJet flight emergency landing update: Passengers transferred to transit lounge

Passengers being looked after in the lounge. Engineers are inspecting & trying to fix the problem in aircraft. It will be given clearance for flight only after a clearance report by engineers is in, said CAA Spokes person.

Former CM Tamil Nadu and AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam wrote to External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar requesting his intervention in the early release of 12 Indian fishermen arrested from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy on July 3.

In future, states have to submit their bills online

For bills from April 2020 onwards, states will have to submit them online. This will increase the efficiency of the Center and states, said Union minister Piyush Goyal during National Conference on Food and Nutrition Security, Delhi

SpiceJet flight emergency landing update:

More than 150 passengers were present onboard the SpiceJet flight (Delhi-Dubai) that made an emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan after developing a technical fault. DGCA officials reported, that the SpiceJet’s Delhi-Dubai flight diverted to Karachi due to fuel indicator malfunction.

No impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the two warships being constructed in the Russian shipyards for the Indian Navy: Vice Admiral SN Ghormade

Vice Admiral SN Ghormade on current status of project of building 6 modern conventional submarines, said, we want to encourage indigenisation here. Idea is to develop some capabilities and build capabilities. We are continuing with Project 75 India. Navy Trials of Rafale and Boeing F-18 have been done to prove their capability of operating from aircraft carriers. We have a twin-engine deck-based fighter aircraft plan but it will take some time, he added.

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis gets a warm welcome as he arrives at Nagpur airport

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis welcomed warmly as he arrives at Nagpur airport to visit his home after his recent victory in the government, takes out a road show from the airport. “People of Nagpur have always given me love and elected me 5 times. Today I have come to Nagpur for the first time after becoming Deputy Chief Minister. I express my gratitude to the people who have come to show their love for me,” said Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

SpiceJet’s Delhi-Dubai flight diverted to Karachi due to fuel indicator malfunction: DGCA officials

Aviation regulator, DGCA said, the crew observed unusual fuel quantity reduction from left tank; carried out relevant non-normal checklist, however fuel quantity kept decreasing. Aircraft diverted to Karachi in coordination with ATC. During post-flight inspection, no visual leak observed from left main tank.

In succeeding decades at height of coalition era, expression national leader came to be much abused. It was a status distributed by Delhi media to friends and favorites. Since 2014, PM Modi is the template for what it means and takes to be a national leader.

– External affairs’ minister, Dr S Jaishankar on book ‘MODI@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’

Maharashtra: 16-feet long security wall in the Mumbra area collapses

Owing to the incessant rainfall in Thane, a 16-feet long security wall in the Mumbra area collapsed on 4th July. Seventeen families from the Anil Bhagat Chawl have been temporarily shifted to the Thane Municipal Corporation school.

Maharashtra: Man beaten to death with bricks in Mumbai

A 23-year-old man has been booked under Section 302 of the IPC for the murder of the victim, who was 55 years old. The accused confessed to the crime during the interrogation, reported Police

SpiceJet flight SG-11emergency landing in Karachi Update:

SpiceJet Spokesperson informed, that the SpiceJet B737 aircraft operating flight SG-11 from Delhi to Dubai was diverted to Karachi due to an indicator light malfunctioning. The aircraft landed safely in Karachi and passengers were safely disembarked. No emergency was declared and aircraft made a normal landing. There was no earlier report of any malfunction with the aircraft. Passengers have been served refreshments. A replacement aircraft is being sent to Karachi that will take the passengers to Dubai, he added.

Uttar Pradesh: A case was registered against a restaurant owner for allegedly hurting religious sentiments in Sambhal

The FIR stated that the police were informed of the owner selling meat by keeping it in a piece of newspaper which had pictures of gods and goddesses. Police reached the shop and found that shopkeeper was selling some material wrapped in paper. Shopkeeper has been arrested, case filed under the section for hurting religious sentiments, said Jitendar Kumar, CO, Sambhal.

External affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar on book ‘Modi @ 20: Dreams meet delivery’

Large part of book written by people outside govt. He’s PM who has captured sentiments & aspirations of entire country. He has been approached from perspectives of sports, business, public life in this book, said Jaishankar.

SpiceJet SG-11 flight makes emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan

SpiceJet SG-11 flight from Delhi to Dubai makes an emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan after developing a technical fault. All passengers on board are safe. More details awaited.

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav is stable and showing signs of progress: Dr Asif Rehman, Paras HMRI Hospital

Lalu Prasad Yadav was examined by a panel of doctors this morning. He is stable and showing signs of progress. He will be under observation in the Intensive Care Unit, said Dr Asif Rehman, Medical Superintendent, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna. Lalu Prasad Yadav reached emergency ward at around 3.30 am at night. His condition was unstable due to his recent shoulder accident. Doctors observing him in ICU, his condition was stable yesterday. Lalu Yadav admitted to Paras Hospital in Patna on June 4. He lost his balance and fell down the stairs at his home yesterday, suffering a minor fracture in his right shoulder following which his health deteriorated.

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme Update:

20% of candidates will be women to form the first batch of Agniveers for the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme. They would be sent to different parts and branches of the Navy, said Navy Officials

Nupur Sharma case: Chief justice of India, NV Ramana receives open letter against Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala

An open letter has been sent to CJI NV Ramana, signed by 15 retired judges, 77 retd bureaucrats & 25 retd armed forces officers, against the observation made by Justices Surya Kant & JB Pardiwala while hearing Nupur Sharma’s case in the Supreme Court. The letter stated that the roster of Justice Surya Kant be withdrawn till he attains superannuation and least be directed to withdraw the remarks and observations made by him during the hearing of the Nupur Sharma case. The open letter by organisation ‘Forum for Human Rights and Social Justice, J&K and Ladakh at Jammu’ demands the roster of Justice Surya Kant be withdrawn till he attains superannuation and least be directed to withdraw the remarks and observations made by him during the hearing.

LeT terrorist Talib Hussain not a member of BJP, clarifies Ravinder Raina

J&K BJP President, Ravinder Raina said, Talib Hussain, a LeT terrorist and his accomplice, Faizal Ahmed Dar used to reach the BJP office pretending to be a journalist. Would attend press conferences as reporters inside BJP offices and even at political rallies. Talib’s phone has shown photos and videos which are disturbing. It seems that Talib recced our BJP J&K HQ office and even sent them to people across LoC to LeT. Security agencies are investigating, can reveal some big links, he added.

Himachal Pradesh: CM Jairam Thakur lays the foundation stone of a civil hospital building in Berthin, Bilaspur

Chinsese ED raid:

A case stands registered by the agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The PMLA case is registered on the basis of an FIR registered by the states, said Police

Tamil Nadu: First trans publication company and film company come up in Madurai

Priya Babu, Director of Transgender Resource Centre, the first trans publication company and film company in Madurai said, library opened on premises. The salient feature of library is that there are 200+ books and 10000 news collections, covering government orders, SC judgements, etc.

Maharashtra Rain Update: CM Eknath Shinde directs officials to keep NDRF squads on standby

The IMD issued a heavy rainfall alert for Maharashtra over the next four days, following which Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed the state administration officials to take precautions and ensure there is no loss of life or property. The Kundalika river in Raigad district, located near Mumbai, has crossed the danger mark, as per an official statement. The IMD has issued an ‘orange alert’ for south Konkan region and Goa and a ‘yellow alert’ for north Konkan, north central and south central Maharashtra and Marathwada regions.

Sri Lanka aims to stop money printing as inflation nears 60%

Sri Lanka, which has run out of dollars to purchase fuel and is printing rupees to pay local salaries, aims to stop injecting local currency to quash Asia’s fastest inflation. The inflation rate is estimated to reach 60%, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament Tuesday before a monetary policy review due Thursday. Talks for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund are complicated because the nation is bankrupt, he added. Wickremesinghe now sees Sri Lanka reaching a staff-level agreement with the IMF in August, delayed from the June deadline provided earlier. Consumer prices rose 54.6% in June from a year earlier, with transport surging 128% from the previous month and food 80% amid acute shortages of crops and crude oil. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is on track to print more rupees in a shrinking economy this year than it did when output grew in 2021, which is also fanning costs.

Kerala gold smuggling case: Prime accuse, Swapna Suresh says, I have no fear of arrest

I have no fear of arrest. I didn’t do anything to be afraid of. It is a fake case. It was initially bailable but was later made non-bailable. Let me face it, said Swapna Suresh prime accused in Kerala gold smuggling case.

RS Secretariat presnts first-ever comprehensive study on ‘System Improvement’

The first-ever comprehensive study on ‘System Improvement’ in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat has recommended a makeover for quick decision-making and delivery of services in a transparent, monitorable and accountable manner; presented to RS Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu. The recommendations include a clear delegation of administrative and financial powers so that about 75% of the issues are disposed off at the lower and middle levels in the 10-layer hierarchy that exists in the Secretariat at present by eliminating 4 to 5 layers as appropriate.

ED summons Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, and his family for a case linked to the construction of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University

ED has summoned Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, his wife and son to its regional office in UP’s Lucknow on different dates before July 15, in connection with a case linked to the construction of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.

Maharashtra Politics: Ajit Pawar made a courtesy call to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Newly-elected Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Ajit Pawar made a courtesy call to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.

J&K: Srinagar-Leh highway blocked after flash floods in Kullan village

ED raids underway at 40 locations in UP, MP, Bihar, and a few southern states, in connection with an ongoing case linked to a Chinese firm. The case is already being investigated by the CBI.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut still hopeful that rebel MLAs will return back

We are still hopeful that these MLAs will return back. We were always in talks with rebels. They are our people, will come back. ‘Subha ka bhoola agar shaam ko ghar aa jaye to usse bhoola nahi kehte’, said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut says Shiv Sena is Baba Thackeray’s, cannot be anyone else’s

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut confidently said, that Shivsena can win 100 seats. Uddhav Thackeray had said let’s have mid-term polls and everything will be clear. Who will win and who will lose. Shiv Sena is Baba Thackeray’s. Cannot be anyone else’s. You cannot hijack it through money. CM Mamata Banerjee has said, not just money but something else was also given. It will be a big expose when this ‘something’ is revealed, he added.

Manipur Landslide Update: Mortal remains of 2 more personnel of the Territorial Army were sent to home stations by IAF aircraft

Uttar Pradesh: Police arrests and detains young man for beating police official

ASP Madhuvan Kumar said, the young man had been called on complaint of domestic violence and beat up a police official inside. His family has stated he is patient of mental illness, we will take that in account if they produce supporting documents. Accused booked and detained. Young man lost his temper and beats police official inside a police station premises in Mianpuri UP. He had been called for counselling in connection with another case.

Uttar Pradesh: Young man loses temper, beats police official inside a police station

Maharashtra Rain Update: 8 route diversions done at Sion Road no. 24 and Shell Colony, Chembur in Mumbai

In view of the incessant rains in Mumbai and waterlogging due to it, a total of 8 route diversions have been done at Sion Road no. 24 and Shell Colony, Chembur in Mumbai, said Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport PRO

Maharashtra Rain Update: Landslide incident reported in Ghatkopar, Panchsheel Nagar in Mumbai amidst the heavy rains

Mumbai Fire Brigade reported a landslide incident in Ghatkopar, Panchsheel Nagar in Mumbai amidst the heavy rains. Fire vehicles reaching on the spot. No casualties reported so far.

Karnataka IMA Scam: Anti-Corruption Bureau raids at Congress MLA BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan’s guest house in Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru

Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard carried out Op ‘Island Watch’ along Dwarka coast

Kodanad Heist and Murder case: AIADMK leader D Jayakumar alleges DMK to assist criminals

Former state minister and AIADMK leader D Jayakumar on Kodanad heist and murder case, said, “When EK Palaniswami became CM he took immediate action and nabbed criminals related to Kodanad case. But DMK only assisted them to get bail along with helping them with all legal backup.”

Mumbai Rain Live Update:

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Agradoot group of newspapers on 6th July via video conferencing: PMO

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: Balkaur Singh, father of Punjabi singer says 60-80 people were after him to kill him

Balkaur Singh, father of Punjabi singer, Sidhu Moosewala said, “Efforts were made at least 8 more times during the elections to kill him. Government too left no stone unturned, withdrew his security, publicized it.” Gangsters are running parallel government in Punjab. Young men are dying. Middukhera’s revenge was taken, tomorrow someone will do it for Sidhu. But it is our houses being destroyed, he added.

Karnataka IMA Scam: Raids underway at 5 locations of Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan

Sensex rises 467.71 points, currently at 53,702.48. Nifty up by 143.70 points, currently at 15,979.05.

Indian stock market indices extended their gains from the previous session and traded in the green.

Kaali Film Poster Row Update: Delhi Police IFSO unit files FIR against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai

Delhi Police IFSO unit filed an FIR under IPC sec 153A and 295A regarding a controversial poster pertaining to the film Kaali. UP police registered FIR on charges of criminal conspiracy, offense in place of worship, deliberately hurting religious sentiments, intention to provoke breach of peace against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai for her movie ‘Kaali’ for the disrespectful depiction of Hindu Gods.

Amarnath Yatra Updates: Sixth batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine cave

Amid tight security, the sixth batch of over 6,300 Amarnath pilgrims left for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said