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Hub-and-spoke model launched from Varanasi; 6 more airports to join in 6 weeks

Hub-and-spoke model launched from Varanasi; 6 more airports to join in 6 weeks

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The Centre rolled out the hub-and-spoke aviation model from Varanasi, a move aimed at allowing passengers from tier II and tier III cities to access international destinations through major Indian airports without having to repeat baggage and immigration formalities during transit. Air India operated its first Easy Connect flight from Varanasi to Delhi under this model Air India operated its first Easy Connect flight from Varanasi to Delhi under this model. Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the initiative, launched with Air India as the first participating airline, would change the way passengers from smaller cities connect with the rest of the world and help integrate more airports into the country’s international aviation network. Under the new system, passengers flying from cities such as Varanasi can complete check-in and immigration formalities at their origin airport, with baggage tagged through to their final international destination. At the hub airports, such as Delhi and Mumbai, travellers can proceed directly to their onward international flight as transit passengers instead of collecting baggage and undergoing immigration procedures again. …

Academic initiative ‘Vijayapatham’ launched to boost student performance in KGBVs

Academic initiative ‘Vijayapatham’ launched to boost student performance in KGBVs

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The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) across Andhra Pradesh have unveiled a comprehensive academic action plan titled ‘Vijayapatham’ for the 2026-27 academic year to improve learning outcomes and achieve outstanding results in public examinations. The programme, launched under the slogan ‘Learning is the Goal – Success is the Destination,’ aims to secure 100% pass results, increase the number of students scoring above 590 marks, and improve overall rankings. “The initiative focuses on systematic study schedules, continuous assessment and close monitoring of student progress,” said KGBV Secretary D. Devananda Reddy. Speaking to The Hindu on Sunday, Mr. Reddy said that as part of the plan, students will follow a structured daily timetable that includes five hours of supervised study, regular classes, self-learning periods, and three dedicated study sessions monitored by teachers. “Daily schedules have been designed to balance academic rigour with adequate breaks and personal time,” he explained. To strengthen examination preparedness, weekly grand tests will be conducted for students of Classes X and Intermediate every Monday, covering one subject at a time for 100 marks, while students …

CMO, RSS office and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation get threat emails; probe launched

CMO, RSS office and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation get threat emails; probe launched

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A bomb threat email sent to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Gandhinagar on Wednesday triggered a major security response across Gujarat, prompting police and intelligence agencies to launch an extensive investigation, reported the IANS. The officials said that similar threatening emails were also received by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) headquarters and a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office, raising concerns about a possible coordinated attempt to create panic. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Why AAP launched fresh attack on Cong ahead of INDIA bloc’s big Delhi meet: Reason lies northwards

Why AAP launched fresh attack on Cong ahead of INDIA bloc’s big Delhi meet: Reason lies northwards

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As the INDIA bloc’s partners gathered in Delhi on Monday, the Aam Aadmi Party not only stayed away from any new alignment with it, but also sharpened its attack on the Congress, the largest Opposition party that leads the alliance. Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal with the party’s Punjab MLAs in New Delhi last month. (X/@ArvindKejriwal) AAP leader Somnath Bharti outright declared that the alliance — which the party formally exited in 2025 barring issue-based support thereafter — had “no future” so long as the Congress led it. “[Congress] said on one hand that we would fight as an alliance and back each other, but behind the scenes [it] appears to be with the BJP,” Bharti said. The INDIA bloc meeting at the heart of the attack was held in the national capital, but the fight that keeps the two parties estranged lies further northward in the immediate — in Punjab. Grouses cited in Capital Bharti’s stated grievances were specific to Delhi; he recalled that AAP and the Congress had split the capital’s seven …

C SEED Bugatti N1 launched with 110-inch and 137-inch MicroLED display and retractable design | Technology News

C SEED Bugatti N1 launched with 110-inch and 137-inch MicroLED display and retractable design | Technology News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 4, 2026 04:28 PM IST Austrian luxury display manufacturer C SEED has partnered with Bugatti to introduce the C SEED Bugatti N1, a foldable premium 4K MicroLED television designed to combine automotive-inspired aesthetics with high-end home entertainment technology. The foldable TV is available in 110-inch and 137-inch sizes. The N1 takes inspiration from the Bugatti Tourbillon and targets ultra-luxury customers looking to integrate large-format entertainment systems into premium living spaces. The companies describe the product as an extension of Bugatti’s design philosophy beyond the automotive world. (Image: Bugatti) Unlike conventional televisions, the C SEED Bugatti N1 remains hidden when not in use. In its closed form, it resembles a sculptural sideboard with clean surfaces and minimal detailing. However, at the push of a button, the television unfolds through a multi-stage mechanical process and transforms into a giant MicroLED display in around 45 seconds. The design draws heavily from Bugatti’s signature C-line profile, a styling element synonymous with the brand’s vehicles. According to the companies, the goal was to create a product …

Pahlaj Nihalani launched Govinda despite not ‘liking his face’: ‘I hired him for his dance’ | Bollywood News

Pahlaj Nihalani launched Govinda despite not ‘liking his face’: ‘I hired him for his dance’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 4, 2026 02:20 PM IST Film producer Pahlaj Nihalani passed away at 76 on Thursday, June 4. The producer started his career in 1982 with the Shatrughan Sinha film Haathkadi, but it was after he started working with Govinda in the late 1980s that their fortunes changed. Govinda made his debut in the movies with Love 86 in 1986, and in the subsequent years, Pahlaj produced many films with the star. Even after Govinda started losing his stardom in the mid 2000s, Pahlaj always spoke highly about the actor, and maintained that he was always an ‘all rounder’. ‘No one as talented as Govinda’ In an earlier chat with Learn From The Legend, Pahlaj said that he made four films with Govinda and he first thought of casting the actor when he was making the 1986 film Ilzaam. It appears that he cast Govinda before his debut in the movies as Pahlaj recalled coming across Govinda’s pictures. “I saw his pictures at first and I didn’t like it at all. I …

West Bengal starts Rs 3,000 monthly transfers under Annapurna Yojana

West Bengal starts Rs 3,000 monthly transfers under Annapurna Yojana

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The West Bengal government launched Annapurna Yojana and began transferring Rs 3,000 per month to 28.25 lakh verified women beneficiaries in its first phase. The scheme replaces the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar programme, which provided up to Rs 1,500 monthly assistance Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ebola surveillance system launched at Bhubaneswar airport

Ebola surveillance system launched at Bhubaneswar airport

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The airport authorities here launched a surveillance system, including mandatory thermal screening, for international passengers, following the WHO`s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, an official said on Saturday. Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan said the arrangement for thermal screening has been made as per the health department instructions. The officials engaged in the screening exercise are also thoroughly checking the 21-day travel history of every passenger in order to ascertain potential risk factors, he said. “The arrangement has also been made on the airport premises for isolation and testing as per the Ebola screening guidelines issued by the Union Health Ministry,” Pradhan said. An international flight from Bangkok landed at the airport here, and strict surveillance was maintained on the passengers coming from that country. All the passengers are advised to report any symptoms like high fever, body ache, or unusual fatigue. The health ministry has asked all states and Union territories to step up surveillance, hospital preparedness and screening of international travellers following the World Health Organization`s declaration …

Kerala govt scraps ‘Silverline’ high-speed rail project launched by LDF. Here’s why

Kerala govt scraps ‘Silverline’ high-speed rail project launched by LDF. Here’s why

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Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced on Wednesday that the proposed “Silverline” semi-high speed rail project would now be scrapped. The 530-km project was expected to reduce the distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod- two districts at opposite ends of the state- to four hours. This was a collaboration between the former government under the LDF administration and the Ministry of Railways, planned by K-Rail. VD Satheesan’s government scraps former LDF administration’s semi-high speed rail project called “Silverline” (PTI) “The Cabinet has decided to scrap the Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod semi-high speed rail corridor project called Silverline,” Satheesan said at the commencement of a press conference. The CM also added that notifications regarding land acquisition for the project will be revoked, as reported by PTI. Why the ambitious project was withdrawn The Congress-led Kerala government stated that the project was withdrawn due to its abandonment by the previous administration and issues pertaining to transactions regarding lands notified for acquisition, a move affecting the common man. The central government’s lack of approval for the project added to the …

AI, GIS-enabled Kartavya-KAAMS app launched for attendance of school teachers, staff

AI, GIS-enabled Kartavya-KAAMS app launched for attendance of school teachers, staff

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It is mandatory for teaching and non-teaching staff to register attendance twice a day on the app from the place where they are on duty from the academic year 2026-27. | Photo Credit: File photo The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has launched the ‘Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System (Kartavya-KAAMS) to identify and monitor the attendance of permanent teaching and non-teaching staff and officers. The Kartavya-KAAMS is an artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic information system (GIS) enabled facial recognition mobile app. It is mandatory for teaching and non-teaching staff to register attendance twice a day on the app from the place where they are on duty from the academic year 2026-27. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in the State Budget for 2025-26, had announced that the Kartavya-KAAMS would be implemented in all departments. State government employees can download this mobile application and register with the KGID number registered in HRMS and record attendance at their place of duty. The DSEL is the largest department of the State government, and a large number of permanent teachers …