UK’s F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. NEW DELHI: A British F35B fighter jet, grounded at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram airport since June 14 due to a hydraulic system malfunction, is set to depart on Tuesday after successful repairs by a UK technical team including manufacturer representatives.The aircraft, which belongs to the UK navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled nearly half of all claims filed this fiscal within just three days, significantly speeding up service delivery, a senior official said on Wednesday. The official attributed the acceleration to automation and said further gains are expected as the upper limit for automated settlement is set to be raised…
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to return to cricket after completing a substance abuse treatment program. He tested positive for a recreational drug during the SA20 competition in January 2023 and served a one-month suspension following the discovery in April.The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed that Rabada was…
BENGALURU: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Thursday said Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) variants of its Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv “have been cleared for operations” based on the Defect Investigation (DI) Committee recommendations.The entire Dhruv fleet across armed forces was grounded following the Jan 5 accident that killed three Coast Guard…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army and Air Force variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv have been cleared for operations following a detailed investigation into recent safety concerns, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said in a statement on Wednesday. The clearance comes after recommendations made by a Defect Investigation (DI) Committee, with a time-bound plan…
Veteran commentator and former cricketer Alan Wilkins has shared an emotional update on social media, revealing he has been cleared of throat cancer and is now heading to India to cover the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 71-year-old Welsh broadcaster took to…
CHAMOLI, UTTARAKHAND: The Chamoli Police on Thursday stated that the Nandprayag Sakot-Kothiyalsain road, which was blocked due to a fallen tree amid heavy rainfall, has been cleared and traffic restored thanks to the swift response of the fire service team.In a post shared on social media, Chamoli Police stated, “Nandprayag Sakot-Kothiyalsain road was blocked due…
NEW DELHI: The mega almost Rs 64,000 crore (Euro 6.6 billion) deal with France for the direct acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, which will operate from the deck of indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, has been cleared by the PM-led cabinet committee on security.The government-to-government deal for the 22 single-seat Rafale-M jets and four…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has discharged former coal secretary HC Gupta and ex-joint secretary K S Kropha in a coal scam case related to allocation of Mednirai block in Jharkhand. The charges included corruption, criminal conspiracy, and cheating in the allotment dating back to 2006-2009. In his 100-page order on April 4, special CBI…
Shakib Al Hasan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared of a suspect bowling action, allowing him to resume his left-arm spin. He will now be able to bowl in ODIs and leagues around the world, where he continues to ply his trade after retiring from Tests and T20s.“The…