Thai Lion Air Boeing 737 flight to Bangkok cancelled at Kolkata airport after ‘technical snag’; 130 passengers stranded

A Thai Lion Air Boeing 737-800, carrying 151 passengers from Bangkok, experienced an air-conditioning malfunction at Kolkata airport early Saturday. The flight, scheduled to return to Thailand with 130 passengers, was grounded after the pilot reported the technical issue. Passengers were accommodated in a hotel while engineers were flown in from Thailand to repair the…

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The high price China pays for rare earths dominance

China dominates rare earth metal production, granting its government significant global trade control. This dominance has resulted in severe environmental damage, including toxic sludge in northern China and poisoned valleys in the south. The city of Baotou bears the brunt of this pollution, with its artificial lake of waste posing ongoing environmental and health risks.

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Anurag Basu reveals ‘Metro… In Dino’ was originally meant for Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma

Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro… In Dino’ continues the story from ‘Life in a… Metro’, originally meant for Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma. Basu prioritized music and cast singers first. He values honesty in filmmaking, avoiding overthinking. The film’s acclaimed cast includes Neena Gupta and Pankaj Tripathi. Basu’s next project stars Kartik Aaryan.

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PM Modi arrives at Brics summit: Hugs and thanks Brazil President, welcomed by traditional dance on ‘Operation Sindoor’ theme

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit, warmly welcomed by President Lula da Silva. Discussions will encompass global issues like peace, climate action, and AI. The Indian diaspora greeted Modi with traditional performances, including a piece on ‘Operation Sindoor,’ highlighting their connection to Indian culture and development.

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