Independence Day 2026: Crafts from four states adorn President’s At Home invite

Rahul Navin’s tenure as ED Director extended by 1 year

No financial irregularities, leaving post for health reasons: Spanish envoy

Russia proposes overland rail corridor to India via Central Asia and Pakistan

Russia has put forward a proposal for a direct rail link connecting it to the Indian Ocean, intended to bypass the Bosphorus and Hormuz straits. The planned route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Experts have flagged substantial logistical and financial challenges that could complicate the project's realization. A key requirement for India would be securing Pakistan's cooperation on security matters along the corridor. If completed, the route could offer a significant overland freight alternative and reduce dependence on maritime shipping lanes.

Air India Pilot's Drug Test Inconclusive After Turbulence Injures 17, Probe Launched

An Air India flight experienced a serious altitude loss incident, resulting in 17 passengers and crew members being hospitalized. The pilot involved was subjected to a mandatory dope screening test, the results of which were not definitively negative, prompting further confirmatory testing. India's aviation ministry has launched a formal investigation into the incident. Both pilots have been grounded and removed from flying duties pending the outcome of the inquiry.