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UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak LUCKNOW: A UP govt aircraft with deputy CM Brajesh Pathak onboard developed a technical snag when it was rolling on the runway after receiving clearance from the air traffic control at Moradabad airport on Monday afternoon. The pilot aborted the take off as a precautionary measure.The incident occurred around 4.15pm.Pathak had boarded the seven seater Beechcraft King Air B200 aircraft, bearing tail registration VT-UPR, for Lucknow after attending BJP’s divisional training programme in Moradabad.Sources said Pathak remained in Moradabad till evening while the district administration made alternative arrangements for his return to Lucknow by road.“While…

Despite ending their IPL 2026 campaign with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Sunday, Delhi Capitals once again finished outside the playoffs. DC ended sixth in the table with seven wins and seven defeats, extending their playoff drought to five straight seasons. It was also the second consecutive season in which the combination of head coach Hemang Badani and captain Axar Patel failed to guide the franchise into the top four.Delhi showed flashes of being a strong side during the season and at some stages looked capable of making the playoffs. But poor performances at home,…

Riz Ahmed has played all kinds of roles in his career, including a corporate fixer, a tech millionaire, and even a villain hellbent on using aliens to grow stronger. However, the actor’s real life has been just as surprising and equally thrilling. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about how there had been three attempts to recruit him to become a spy.Riz Ahmed almost joined the secret servicesWhile talking about his latest project, Relay, Riz Ahmed revealed that there had been three attempts to recruit him into the secret service. Speaking to Mehdi Hasan on his social media…

LUCKNOW: A man was found dead on Monday morning near the Aami river in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district, with his hands and legs tied and his throat slit, police said.According to news agency PTI, villagers spotted a sack lying near the riverbank close to the Semrahwa Baba temple in Bharsand around 7am and alerted police.On opening the sack, police found the body of a man believed to be around 30 years old, with visible injury marks on his neck and ropes tied around his limbs.Police suspect the victim was killed elsewhere and later dumped near the riverbank in an attempt…

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) honoured women achievers from Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat for the first time at its 55th annual general meeting, while also reporting a profit of Rs 4,585 crore and announcing incentives for employees.The IFFCO Sahakarita Ratna Award for 2024-25, carrying an honorarium of Rs 11 lakh, was conferred on Shakeela Akhtar for her contribution to strengthening the cooperative movement and empowering women in agriculture, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.Bhavna Gondaliya received the IFFCO Sahakarita Bandhu Award for 2024-25, along with a cash prize of ₹11 lakh, in recognition of her work in the cooperative…

US President Donald Trump on Monday called on several Muslim-majority nations to sign onto the Abraham Accords as part of efforts to secure a broader peace deal involving Iran. But while listing the leaders he had spoken to, Trump’s post mentioned Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.In the Truth Social post, Trump said countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye should normalise ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework brokered during his first term. He claimed he had discussed the proposal with several regional leaders over the weekend.Also read: Why Trump’s…

Nicola Roberts and Mitch Hahn have officially turned from a family of two to a family of three! The happy couple recently announced via social media that they haveofficially welcomed their newborn baby girl, and that Roberts is now officially a mother!Nicola Roberts and Mitch Hahn welcome their baby girlTaking to her social media account, the 40-year-old singer announced that she is now a mother to a beautiful baby girl. She and fiancé Mitch Hahn have been engaged since August 2024 and only recently announced they are preparing to welcome a new family member.In the sweet post, the ‘Girls Aloud’…

How technology transforms the casino experience for players The Rise of Online Gaming Platforms The advent of online gaming platforms has revolutionized the casino landscape, offering players the ability to experience their favorite games from the comfort of their homes. With just a few clicks, players can access a vast array of games, ranging from traditional slots to sophisticated table games, without the need to travel to a physical casino. This convenience has attracted a new demographic of players, including those who may not have been inclined to visit a brick-and-mortar establishment. Many are now using the play id app…

Marco Rubio’s Taj Mahal visit NEW DELHI: The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad on Monday took a swipe at US secretary of state Marco Rubio over his visit to the Taj Mahal, saying the iconic monument was built by “the genius of Iranian architects” while accusing the United States of threatening Iranian civilisation.Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to India, visited the Mughal-era monument in Agra along with his wife Jeanette Rubio on Monday and described the Taj Mahal as “one of the love treasures of the world”.Soon after the visit, the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran-Hyderabad…

17 killed as speeding minibus crashes into parked bus in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa At least 17 people were killed and five others injured after a speeding minibus rammed into a bus parked along a motorway in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.The accident took place near Mardan district on the Swat Expressway when the passenger vehicle crashed into a bus that had reportedly been stationed on the roadside due to a mechanical fault, reported news agency PTI.The parked bus was carrying passengers travelling towards the scenic Swat Valley when the collision occurred.Rescue officials and police personnel rushed to the…