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Passenger air traffic in India and South Asia is expected to grow steadily over the next two decades, driven by economic expansion and infrastructure investment, Boeing said. Airlines will require nearly 3,300 aircraft and major investments in services and skilled manpower.

President Donald Trump said a large US naval “armada,” including the USS Abraham Lincoln and warships, is heading toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. He stressed the move aims to deter escalation and prefers diplomacy over military action 

Government capital expenditure may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, according to an SBI report. The study projects higher infrastructure spending, modest revenue growth and a fiscal deficit of around 4.2 per cent of GDP

The CBI has arrested two Northern Railway officials in Lucknow for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 70,000 while processing a pension claim. The agency has launched further investigation to identify other persons involved in the case

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has urged Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to intervene in the Telangana municipal poll schedule, alleging it is rushed and unfair. He said the compressed timeline could hurt democratic participation and benefit the ruling party.

Gold and silver prices scaled record highs on Wednesday, driven by strong buying, a weakening US dollar and rising geopolitical tensions. MCX gold rose to Rs 1,62,387 per 10 grams, while silver surged over 6 per cent amid robust global demand.

Despite citing financial constraints for development and welfare schemes, the Telangana government has sanctioned over Rs 1 crore within two weeks for renovation and sanitary works at the official residences of two Ministers, triggering criticism over spending priorities.

A man sprayed an unknown substance on US Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. He was tackled, arrested; Omar was unharmed, continuing her speech

The Union Health Ministry has eased pharmaceutical regulations, allowing companies to start drug development and low-risk clinical studies via online intimation to CDSCO, cutting approval timelines, reducing regulatory burden, and boosting research and innovation in the Indian pharma sector

Nepal police arrested two Bihar residents in Rautahat for carrying fake Indian currency worth ₹2,500, including ₹500 and ₹200 notes, during a routine security check

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a Pune-based man for allegedly cheating multiple victims through illegal online gaming and cricket betting platforms. The accused reportedly duped a Secunderabad man of Rs 55 lakh and is linked to 22 cyber fraud cases nationwide.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died when their Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. Poor visibility and runway conditions were cited. Leaders across parties expressed grief; Maharashtra declared three days of state mourning

Actress Genelia Deshmukh congratulated Allu Arjun as their Telugu blockbuster Happy completed 20 years, praising his journey and achievements. The actor also shared nostalgic memories of the film, which went on to become a major hit across languages.

Intelligence agencies warn AQIS has shifted its India strategy to target common people through random killings to spread fear. Modules and hit squads are reportedly active in multiple states, with attempts to recruit banned PFI members under close security watch

A young woman was arrested in Vikarabad district for allegedly killing her parents after they opposed her relationship with a man she met on Instagram. Police said she administered an overdose of sedatives and are probing the case from all angles.

Dissent resurfaced in the ruling Congress after Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy alleged discrimination in fund allocation. Claiming administrative neglect, he warned of exposing the leadership if stalled development works and pending payments were not addressed.

Six people, including four children, went missing after a machine-operated boat sank in Assam’s Brahmaputra river in Barpeta. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, police, and locals are ongoing. Most passengers were rescued, but no one wore life jackets

Twenty-six schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails, prompting evacuation and anti-sabotage checks. No explosives were found. Police registered an FIR and launched a cyber investigation, while authorities urged calm and warned against spreading panic among students and parents

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 crossed ₹200 crore net domestic box office in five days, collecting ₹23.31 crore on day five. The sequel to the 1997 hit stars Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, set against the 1971 war backdrop

President Droupadi Murmu was welcomed at Parliament by VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, and LS Speaker Om Birla, with the ceremonial ‘Sengol’ procession marking the start of the Budget Session. She received a guard of honour and addressed the joint sitting

A breach in the Mallanna Sagar main canal near Yellareddypet village flooded paddy fields in Thoguta mandal, damaging crops over 20 acres. Farmers alleged negligence by irrigation officials and demanded compensation for crop loss and sand removal.

The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal committee until July 31, 2026, to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for Manipur ethnic violence victims. The panel has submitted 42 reports since its 2023 formation

Wings India 2026, South Asia’s largest civil aviation event, began in Hyderabad on Wednesday amid a sombre atmosphere following the Maharashtra plane crash. The four-day event brings together global aircraft makers, airlines and policymakers to showcase innovation, manufacturing and sustainability in aviation.

Hundreds of tourists were stranded in Kashmir as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for a second day due to snowfall. While flights resumed, road closure caused distress for many, even as snow clearance operations by authorities continued