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Airbus in talks with Malaysian airlines for its A220 planes

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Airbus is in discussions with Malaysian airlines to introduce its A220 aircraft, the company's Asia-Pacific president Anand Stanley told state news agency Bernama.

Stanley said the European planemaker sees significant demand for the A220 in Malaysia, where around 150 Airbus commercial planes are already in operation and where the company expects approximately 400 further orders in the fut

Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say

TOKYO, Japan: Nissan is reportedly considering shutting down two car assembly plants in Japan and several overseas factories, including in Mexico, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan, sources told Reuters.

The automaker is reportedly considering the closure of its Oppama plant, which has been operational since 1961, and the Shonan plant, operated by Nissan Shatai, a subsid

Two mountaineers die on Everest as 2025 climbing season begins

KATHMANDU, Nepal: An Indian climber and a Filipino climber were the first to die on Mount Everest during the current climbing season from March to May, officials said this week.

Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old from India, died on May 15 while coming down after reaching the top of Everest, which is 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) high. He died near the Hillary Step, a dangerous area close to the summit.

"He refuse

PM Modi likely to meet family of Pahalgam terror victim Shubham Dwivedi on May 30

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the family members of Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old businessman killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, on May 31.

Kin of victim Shubham Dwivedi said that with MP Ramesh Awasthi's support, to will meet PM Modi in Kanpur.

'We requested our Honourable Parliamentarian, Ramesh Awasthi, that kindly allow us to m

Suhl Junior Shooting World Cup: Adriyan Karmakar bags 2nd medal, bronze in men's 3P as India continue to top tally

Suhl [Germany], May 24 (ANI): Adriyan Karmakar won his second medal in three days, a bronze in the 50m rifle three positions (3P) to go with his silver in the rifle prone, as India retained their top spot in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup medal standings with a tally of one gold, two silvers and a bronze after three days of competition in Suhl, Germany. The 20-year-old on world cup

Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in Delhi

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held at the Convention Centre, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday.

The Chief Minister said the meeting involved important issues related to the state's development and was organised to realise the resolve of 'Viksit Rajya, Viksit Bharat 2047' (Developed States-Deve

First COVID patient reported in NCR: Woman tests positive in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar.

According to the CMO, Narendra Kumar, the woman from Sector 110 in Noida has been placed under home isolation, with her husban

"He just loves chasing": Varun Aaron on Virat Kohli

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): In what was billed as a high-octane clash in Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fell short in their steep chase of 232 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

The former RCB skipper Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch, scoring an aggressive 43 off just 25 deliveries, laced with seven boundaries and a towering six. He and Phil Salt gave an amazing start, but after

Four arrested in digital arrest scam that duped Japanese firm manager of Rs 31 lakh

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Delhi Police have arrested four people in connection with a cyber fraud case involving a digital arrest scam that duped a Japanese company manager of over Rs 31 lakh, officials said on Saturday.

According to officials, the extensive investigation spanned nearly a year and involved raids across multiple states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Delhi.

The complai

DMK MP Kanimozhi led all party delegation pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Russia

Moscow [Russia], May 24 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi to Russia, including MPs Rajeev Rai (SP), Capt. Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (RJD), Ashok Kumar Mittal (AAP), and former Ambassador Manjeev S Puri paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Indian embassy in Moscow on Saturday.

Vinay Kumar, Indian Ambassador to the Russian Federation,

"When every state is Viksit, India will be Viksit": PM Modi at NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Calling for an increase in the speed of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that if the Centre and all the States come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible.

The Prime Minister, who chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, said Viksit Bharat (developed India) is the goal of every Indian and 'when every state is Vi

7-year-old Bhopal girl with critical liver problem airlifted to Delhi via PM Shri Air Ambulance Service

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): A seven-year-old girl from Bhopal suffering from a severe liver infection was airlifted to Delhi under the PM Shri Ambulance Service, Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vishvas Sarang said on Saturday.

Minister Sarang stated that ensuring timely and quality healthcare for every citizen remains a top priority for both the state and central governments. It was in this sp

K'taka: BJP launches 'Kalaburagi Chalo' protest, demands Priyank Kharge's ouster over Chittapur incident

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], May 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to stage a major protest titled 'Kalaburagi Chalo' here, demanding the removal of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge from the state Cabinet over the recent incident in Chittapur.

The protest comes in the wake of the May 21 incident, where Congress workers allegedly laid siege to a guest house in Chittapur, Kalaburagi district, wh

"We appear together in spreading India's stance against terror": All-party delegation member Khurshid

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a part of an all-party delegation member to Tokyo said that although political parties fight at home, they all appear together in the international platform.

Khurshid, in conversation with ANI, said that this unity of India in the face of terrorism was greatly appreciated in Japan.

'One important message that's coming across here is that w

Uttarakhand: Chamoli Police escort first group of Sikh pilgrims for Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 24 (ANI): The first batch of Sikh devotees, led by the Panch Pyaras, commenced their journey to Shri Hemkund Sahib for the 2025 pilgrimage. The group departed carrying the Nishan Sahib (holy flag) under full police protection, Chamoli Police said in a post on X.

In their message, Chamoli Police stated, 'Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025: The first group of Sikh devotees, led by the