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Iran Grants Airspace Access to Facilitate 3 Indian Evacuation Flights

India launched Operation Sindhu on Wednesday to evacuate Indians from Iran and Israel in view of the escalation in hostilities between the two countries. Iran has eased airspace restrictions for three charter flights to evacuate about 1,000 Indian nationals who were moved to safer places from Tehran and more flights could be operated in the coming days for others wishing to return to India, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Friday. India launched Operation Sindhu on Wednesday to evacuate Indians from Iran and Israel in view of the escalation in hostilities between the two countries. Indian authorities initially decided to move Indian nationals via land border crossings to third countries – Armenia in the case of Iran, and Egypt and Jordan in the case of Israel – before flying them back home. “Iran’s airspace is closed but because of this issue, we are making arrangements to open it for the safe passage of [Indian nationals],” Mohammad Javad Hosseini, the deputy chief of mission at the Iranian embassy, told reporters on Friday. A group of 110 Indian students, who were moved from Tehran to Qom and then to Armenia via a land border crossing, returned to New Delhi on a flight from Yerevan on Thursday. There were about 10,000 Indians, many of them students, in Iran when hostilities erupted over the weekend following Israel’s air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities. India has so far not issued any advisories asking its citizens to leave either Iran or Israel, though it has cautioned nationals in both countries to be vigilant and to restrict their movements. Indian authorities have also asked Indian nationals to move out of Tehran. Hosseini said all the Indians in Iran are safe, except for a handful who were injured when an Israeli air strike hit a students’ dormitory in Tehran over the weekend. The dormitory had a sizeable number of Kashmiri students. “I don’t know why the Israelis attacked the dormitory of the Indian students,” he said. The Indian government has thanked the governments of Iran and Armenia for facilitating the evacuation process. The Indian embassy in Tehran has helped large numbers of Indians to move from areas witnessing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within Iran. Indian nationals in Iran have also been advised to keep in touch with the Indian embassy through its emergency helpline and with the 24×7 control room established by the external affairs ministry in New Delhi. Israel and Iran have fired hundreds of missiles and drones at each other’s cities and military and strategic facilities since the hostilities began. The clashes continued for the eighth day on Friday, with the Israeli military targeting military facilities in central and western Iran.

IIT Delhi Opens Applications for Certificate Course in Data Science and Machine Learning

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IIT Delhi’s six-month course is for those seeking to build a strong foundation in data science and machine learning. Check details below. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has commenced the Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning, a six-month course designed to equip early and mid-career professionals with the capabilities to lead in a data-centric world. The programme is aimed at preparing programme participants to apply data science effectively across business functions – whether it be mastering Python and machine learning algorithms or working with real-world datasets. The Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning is best suited for early and mid-level professionals seeking to build a strong foundation in data science and machine learning to advance their career prospects. Professionals overseeing software development or machine learning projects who are looking to deepen their understanding of data-driven decision-making can also pursue this course. Participants will receive an industry-recognised certificate from the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi upon successful completion of the programme, and maintaining a minimum attendance of 70 percent. Salient features of the programme The course will begin from June 29, 2025, and will be conducted for six months through live online classes with the faculty. The course fee is INR 1,50,000 + GST. Who is eligible? Graduates (10+2+3)/ Diploma holders (10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities), with a minimum score of 50% in Mathematics or Statistics in their 12th examination can apply for the programme.

Amitabh Bachchan injured during the shooting of Project K, got injured while doing an action scene

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New Delhi. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan got injured while shooting a film in Hyderabad. Amitabh Bachchan was shooting for his upcoming film Project K. Amitabh Bachchan’s ribs were injured, and the right rib muscle was torn. After the incident, the shooting of the film has been cancelled. It will take several weeks to recover Amitabh Bachchan got injured while shooting an action scene of the film. He has shared the health update in his blog. It will take several weeks for Big B to recover. Doctors at Hyderabad’s AIG Hospital did a CT scan of Amitabh Bachchan, and then he was brought back home by flight. Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog, ‘And this must be told. There is no point in hiding. While shooting an action scene during the shooting of Project K in Hyderabad, I got injured. The ribs were injured, and the muscles of the right side were torn. The shoot has been cancelled.” Big B said that it was very painful. ‘There is severe pain in every movement Amitabh Bachchan wrote, ‘The doctors of AIG Hospital in Hyderabad got a CT scan done, and then I took a flight back home. Strapping has been done, and advised to rest. Yes, there is a lot of pain. They are telling me that it will take a few weeks to get back to normal, even with every movement, and some medicines are also being taken for the pain.’ ‘Project K’ shooting postponed Amitabh Bachchan said that whatever work was to be done till some relief comes, all that has been stopped for now and has been postponed and cancelled. Big B wrote, ‘Right now I am resting in Jalsa and can do a little movement for important work. But yes, I am resting and generally keep lying down.’ Big-B’s appeal to those coming to Jalsa Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “This is going to be difficult… Or should I say that I will not be able to meet the well-wishers standing at the door of Jalsa for some time… so don’t come, tell as many as possible those who were thinking of coming. Let us tell you that Amitabh Bachchan’s film Project K is being directed by Nag Ashwin, and it will be an action movie.

A bus going from Bihar to Delhi caught fire, and five passengers were burned alive

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New Delhi. Five people died in a sudden fire in a moving bus near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh this morning. Many passengers in the bus also got burned. The bus was going from Bihar to New Delhi. According to information, a private sleeper bus (bus number: UP17 AT 6372) going from Begusarai in Bihar to Delhi caught fire due to a short circuit on the Lucknow-Raebareli Road, Mohanlalganj on Kisan Path in Lucknow. Even after the fire, the bus kept running for about a kilometer. The driver and conductor immediately fled from the spot. The passengers sitting in the bus were taken out by breaking the glass with the help of the police and common people. Fire engines controlled the fire in about half an hour. When the firemen went inside the bus, the bodies of five people were found there. The passengers burned by the flames were taken to the hospital for treatment. Except for one of the dead, the other four have been identified. According to reports, there were about eighty passengers in the bus. The deceased include two children, two women, and a man. The time of the accident is said to be around 5 am. At that time, everyone was sleeping on the bus. Except for one man, the rest of the passengers have been identified. According to the information received, after the fire broke out, the bus kept running in a burning condition for some time. The driver and conductor escaped by breaking the glass. The main gate got jammed due to the fire. Those who could escape through other routes were saved. According to the information, the accident took place on the Kisan Path passing near PGI Kalli. Local people informed the police about the accident. People who came out of the bus said that after stopping the bus, the driver and conductor jumped out of the window near the driver and escaped.

Senior Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passes away, a wave of mourning in Punjab politics

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Punjab politics has suffered a major setback today. Senior Akali leader and former Union Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passed away today. He was 88 years old and had been ill for the last several months. His death has sent a wave of mourning through the political, social, and Sikh communities. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has been one of the prominent faces of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He started his political career with student politics and later became an MLA and MP several times. In the central government, he also held the responsibility of many important ministries, including the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Dhindsa was associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal for a long time, but later he broke away from the party and formed ‘Shiromani Akali Dal (United)’. His political life is known for discipline, clear ideology, and commitment to farmers’ issues. Many senior leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a nd Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, have expressed deep condolences on his demise. The Prime Minister tweeted, “The demise of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa ji is extremely sad. He served Punjab and the country for years. His contribution will never be forgotten.” According to family sources, his last rites will be performed tomorrow in his native village in Sangrur district. Many political and social leaders will attend the occasion. With the demise of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Punjab has lost an experienced, thoughtful, and public-spirited leader.

The body of the child kidnapped from Delhi was recovered from Meerut, and the family blocked the road

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New Delhi. A neighbor from the Preet Vihar area of Delhi killed a three-year-old child by slitting his throat. The incident was revealed after the arrest of the accused minor neighbor. In this case, it is suspected that the accused has sacrificed himself to complete a tantric ritual. On the indication of the accused, the body of the child has been recovered from Meerut in two parts. The Delhi Police team got the post-mortem of the body done in Meerut on Tuesday. Here, after getting information about the murder of the child, his family members blocked Vikas Marg in the Preet Vihar area. The protesting people also pelted stones at the police who arrived to clear the jam. According to the police, the deceased child lived with his family in the slums of Chitra Vihar. Apart from the parents, the family has two sisters aged seven and five years. The child’s father drives a rickshaw while the mother works as a house cleaner. In a complaint given to the police on November 30, the family members said that the child was playing outside the house with his sisters on the evening of November 30. After some time, a minor from the neighbourhood arrived and took the child with him on the pretext of getting him something. When the child’s sister saw the accused, she stopped her brother and asked the minor not to take him away. But the accused said that he would drop the child home after getting him something, and took him with him. When they were not given any information about the child’s body, the family started protesting. While protesting, all the people came to Vikas Marg. When the police tried to remove the people, they started pelting stones. After interrogating the accused, the police team reached Nangli-Isa, Inchauli village of Meerut. The Meerut police first recovered the headless torso of the child. When the scope of the investigation was expanded, the police also found the head far away from the torso. Animals were scratching it. One hand was also missing from the body.

Microsoft moves towards ruling the whole world

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Search engines like Google and Android will disappear like dinosaurs New Delhi. Microsoft is working rapidly on AI platform technology. Microsoft is very excited about the AI system. Microsoft AI technology will change the digital and online face of the whole world in a few years. Search engines like Google will reach the brink of extinction like dinosaurs. Microsoft invested 8000 crores in 2019 to start its Open AI project. After that, Rs 16000 crore was invested. Soon, Microsoft is going to invest 80000 crores in the Open AI project. With this move of Microsoft, Microsoft will once again have a monopoly on the digital business of the world all over the world. Microsoft will become the biggest earning platform in the world. Microsoft first created a monopoly all over the world by creating a computer operating system and connecting all professional developers with its technology in the countries of the world, making Microsoft the biggest earning institution. Now, Microsoft itself is preparing to break that record as well. From emails to research papers can be written through ChatGPT software (Artificial Intelligence). This software also answers questions. It can also write poems. It can answer and write on any topic with accuracy. Through this software, the need for search engines will almost end. Microsoft will have a monopoly on it. In a way, it will acquire a huge ability to control the human brain through digital technology, along with information. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says that in the next 3 years, 10 percent of the data present in the world will be AI-generated. This will be the biggest golden age of technology. Satya Nadella is confident that the new AI system will earn more than Rs 60000 crore in the next 3 years.

PM Modi inaugurates historic projects in Jammu and Kashmir; flags off Vande Bharat trains

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Katra: To take connectivity and infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir to new heights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several important development projects at the Shrine Board and 39 Sports Stadium, Katra. The highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge – the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, a wonderful example of India’s engineering capability. Along with this, the Prime Minister also inaugurated India’s first railway cable-stayed bridge, Anji Khad Bridge. A four-lane flyover at the Bemina Junction bypass on NH-44 in Srinagar and Sangram Chowk (NH-01) was also inaugurated to ease urban traffic. The projects for which PM Modi laid the foundation stone include: The PM dedicated to the nation the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, which fully connects the Kashmir Valley with the Indian Railways network. On this historic occasion, the PM flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains: These projects will boost tourism, ease traffic, strengthen trade, and provide better healthcare and connectivity to the people. This event is a strong step towards a “Developed India”.

Many agencies, including the Army and the IB, are investigating

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Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Mumbai on January 19, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth about Rs 38,800 crore. According to information, a person was trying to enter the PM’s program organized at the MMRDA ground by showing a fake NSG identity card. However, after suspicion, he has been taken into custody. Bandra Kurla Complex Police said that the arrested accused, 35-year-old Rameshwar Mishra, is a resident of Navi Mumbai. He is claiming to be a soldier of the Guards Regiment of the Indian Army. The police are now investigating the matter. At the same time, many agencies like the Army, IB, Delhi Police, and PM Security Officer are investigating the information of the suspect as to why he was trying to enter the VVIP section. 4500 policemen will be deployed for the security of the PM 4500 policemen will be deployed for the security of the PM. Apart from this, four contingents of the State Reserve Police Force and Rapid Action Force for anti-riot squad were deployed in his program. Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex and surrounding areas were declared a no-fly zone due to the PM’s arrival. Apart from this, vehicular movement was stopped on some roads. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Mumbai Metro lines on his Mumbai tour on Thursday! He inaugurated the second phase of Mumbai Metro’s 2a and 7 routes! It has been built for Rs 12600 crore. These lines are spread over a 35 km-long elevated corridor from Andheri to Dahisar. The 18.6 km long Metro Line 2A connects Dahisar (East) to the 16.5 km long DN Nagar (Yellow Line) while Metro Line 7 connects Andheri (East) to Dahisar (East). The PM laid the foundation stone of these Metro lines in 2015.

Stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium: IPL victory celebrations turn into mourning, 11 dead, more than 50 injured

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Bengaluru: 11 people lost their lives while more than 50 were injured in a stampede during the IPL victory celebrations at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The incident took place during a fan meet organized after the historic victory of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). According to eyewitnesses, the stadium has a capacity of 35,000, but lakhs of fans had arrived to join the celebrations. When the crowd started pushing and jostling at the entrances of the stadium, the situation went out of control. Many people were crushed in the stampede, including women, children, and the elderly. Chaos at the spot Police and emergency services reached the spot immediately after the incident. The injured were admitted to nearby hospitals, where some died during treatment. The administration has assured all possible assistance to the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister expressed grief, ordered an investigation Karnataka Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah expressed deep grief over the accident and ordered an immediate magisterial inquiry. He said, “This is a big human tragedy. The organizers should have been more cautious in crowd management.” Prime Minister Modi expressed grief Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident and tweeted, “This incident in Bengaluru is extremely heartbreaking. My condolences are with the affected families.” RCB’s victory parade cancelled A grand parade was planned from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium to celebrate RCB’s victory, but the event was cancelled after the accident. BCCI and the state government have jointly assured investigation of the accident and action against those responsible. Organizers and security management are under question. After the accident, serious questions have been raised about the role of the organizers and the security arrangements. Was there an adequate police force present for crowd control? Did the organizers anticipate that such a large number of people could attend? The answers to these questions will now be revealed only after investigation.