SC seeks Centre’s stand on 1-mnth extension for Tribunals members
The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Centre to take instructions on whether the retiring members across tribunals be permitted to continue for one-month as a stop gap arrangement till fresh appointments are made under the newly introduced Tribunal Reforms Act
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:16 UTC
Govt suspends ops by flying school operator
New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry on Tuesday suspended the operations of Kanpur-based flying training organisation (FTO) Garg Aviation “until further notice”, following a series of complaints alleging safety and regulatory violations at the flight school, multiple people aware of the matter told HT
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:15 UTC
Keralam drafts bill to improve geriatric care
A draft legislation is in the works that proposes fixing of quality standards and responsibilities of assisted living facilities, home care agencies and government homes housing for the elderly in Keralam and building a framework for geriatric care, the chief minister’s office said on Tuesday
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:12 UTC
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan founded a school, 10 years later and after $125 million in donation, Board voted to close it after learning that …
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan founded a school, 10 years later and after $125 million in donation, Board voted to close it after learning that …
Source:Times of India
September 16, 2026 02:12 UTC
Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan’s $125 million school to shut after 10 years
After a decade of operation, Priscilla Chan's $125 million school has officially closed its doors. Designed to assist low-income families through holistic services, the school saw commendable community involvement. However, it ultimately struggled to align its academic outcomes with state standards. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has decided to pivot its efforts towards scientific research, demonstrating the difficulties inherent in maintaining philanthropic educational ventures.
Source:Times of India
September 16, 2026 02:12 UTC
India-US joint military drills in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan
India and the US on Tuesday began joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas” which is being conducted simultaneously at Auli in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan field firing range near Bikaner, the Indian Army said
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:10 UTC
‘3k cases in 180 days’: SC questions ED over PMLA adjudication
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the practice of allowing a single member of the PMLA adjudicating authority to decide cases involving attachment of properties, asking whether there could be genuine application of mind when thousands of matters had to be dealt with within the statutory 180-day period
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:10 UTC
HAL to deliver LCA trainers, Dhruv NG choppers on Sept 18
NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will hand over two light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) trainers to the Indian Air Force on September 18, marking the completion of a contract signed in 2010, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:10 UTC
Strikes on merchant shipping and civil infra unacceptable: India
India on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure amid the West Asia conflict and said strikes on Saudi Arabia’s economic assets by Yemen’s Houthi rebels undermine regional stability and navigation through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:09 UTC
Pak’s bounty on Jaish chief Azhar ‘gimmick’, says MEA
India on Tuesday urged Pakistan to take action against sanctioned terrorists based on its soil instead of resorting to “gimmicks” such as a “phoney announcement” of a bounty for Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar
Source:Hindustan Times
September 16, 2026 02:09 UTC
40,000 bombs, $2.8 billion: Trump plans massive new arms package for Israel
Last year, his administration also bypassed the normal congressional review process to approve a nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel that included more than 35,500 of the 2,000lb bombs. In January, it approved another series of arms sales worth $6.67 billion.The 2,000lb bombs have several variants. Some are designed to penetrate underground targets, while others are intended for above-ground use and can cause extensive damage.Experts have previously linked US-made bombs to strikes in Gaza. The conflict has also contributed to growing international pressure on Israel over its conduct of the war.Reuters reported that US public support for Israel has declined since the Gaza war began, particularly among Democrats. A UN inquiry has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, a charge Israel rejects.
Source:Times of India
September 16, 2026 02:04 UTC
