Air India crash: Parliamentary panels seek answers from DGCA, airlines

Following the Air India crash, India’s aviation safety is under review. Parliament committees are meeting with aviation officials. They are examining lapses and demanding accountability. The focus is on infrastructure, emergency response, and technology. Audits of airlines and airports are underway. The government has pledged investment for upgrades. Regulatory reforms are also needed for aviation…

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Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Host Amitabh Bachchan on young contestants’ talkative side; says ‘Aajkal ke bachhe kaise baat karte hai’

Rollover contestant Angel Nathani from Dehradun won Rs 12,50,000 on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 after using her lifelines strategically. She correctly answered questions about mountain peaks and the ‘Kingdom of Happiness’ before quitting at the Rs 25 lakh question. Shaurya Sarda from Ahmedabad then took the hotseat, reaching Rs 2 lakh.

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‘Swachh Shehar Jodi’ launched to help 200 cities manage solid waste

The government launched the ‘Swachh Shehar Jodi’ programme to help 200 cities effectively manage municipal solid waste. This initiative pairs 72 mentor cities with 200 mentee cities, enabling them to learn and replicate best practices. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar described it as a structured, outcome-driven mentorship for urban waste management.

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