Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Niger airport attack kills 13, Al Qaeda-linked militants claim responsibilityNiger's capital Niamey faced a significant attack on its airport and military airbase. Al Qaeda's West Africa affiliate, JNIM, claimed resp...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
At G7, PM Modi warns against misuse of AIPrime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned world leaders at the G7 summit about the dangers of artificial intelligence. He stressed the need fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
DGCA asks operators of uncontrolled airfields to review ops conditions, rectify deficienciesAviation watchdog DGCA has ordered operators of uncontrolled airstrips to immediately review their facilities. This action follows recent a...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Civil aviation min to upgrade AirSewa portal, tap AI for faster passengers' grievances redressalThe Civil Aviation Ministry is enhancing the AirSewa portal and integrating artificial intelligence into the Passenger Assistance Control R...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Hindon bets on expansion to stay relevant in NCR airport raceHindon civil terminal in Ghaziabad is undergoing a major expansion. This will increase aircraft parking from two to six bays and boost pass...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Noida International Airport begins commercial operations; first IndiGo flight from Lucknow to land at Jewar airportNoida International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on June 15, marking a significant boost for air connectivity ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
"We are all waiting" for final AAIB report on AI-171 crash: Civil Aviation MinisterThe investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash is nearing completion. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is finalizing its repor...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Amit Shah assures Mizoram of Rs 10 crore worth of rice for refugees sheltered in the stateUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of Rs 10 crore worth of rice for refugees. Nearly 40,000 individ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Maintenance of Srinagar International airport runway necessary: AAISrinagar International Airport will undergo runway maintenance. Flights will be affected on Mondays and Tuesdays starting July. A complete ...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Northeast India Infrastructure Summit: Shillong to host exhibition from June 15-16; Nitin Gadkari to attendFINER announced the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026 (NEIINFRA 2026) in Shillong on June 15-16, 2026. Hosted by the ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Omar Abdullah raises concern over proposed Srinagar airport closure with Union ministers for Defence and AviationJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union ministers regarding the proposed closure of Srinagar Airport for maintenance. He s...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Boeing, civil aviation minister issue key statement on Air India AI-171 crash probeBoeing and India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu issued statements marking one year since the Air India AI-171 crash. Both expres...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Karnataka minister MB Patil seeks restoration of Bengaluru–Shivamogga flights under UDANKarnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil has requested the Union government to reintroduce the Bengaluru-Shivamogga air route...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks, flights divertedKuwait's airspace is now open after a temporary closure on Thursday. This action followed Iranian attacks that impacted the Gulf region. Ku...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Vizag Steel Plant accident: Centre announces Rs 25 lakh ex gratia, job for victims' kinThe Centre has announced significant support for families affected by the Vizag Steel Plant accident. Ex gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST