Indian defence forces are planning to integrate made-in-India missiles on Predator drones, which are being acquired from the US under a foreign military sales deal. The deal for 31 Predator drones is being negotiated between India and the US and includes proposals for making an unmanned aerial systems hub in the country as part of the program.

Indian defence forces planning to equip MQ-9B drones with made-in-India weapons

The ongoing violence in Manipur is escalating. Three, including a police official, were killed in a firing that broke out on Thursday night. As per reports citing sources, armed assailants attacked Kuki settlements in Kang-pok-pi village. Assam rifles had to launch an operation to put an end to the violence. Following the death of the constable, a huge mob gathered on the streets of Imphal, defying curfew orders. Police and the rapid action force had use tear gas to disperse the crowd.

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<p>Underscoring the stability of India's relations with Russia despite the challenges in the world today, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautioned against reducing the ties solely to New Delhi's defence dependencies.&nbsp;Speaking at an event in Delhi, the foreign minister highlighted the long-standing importance India has placed on its relationship with Russia.&nbsp; Jaishankar also noted the positive trajectory in the economic aspects of the bilateral ties between the two nations.</p>

<p>During the event, Jaishankar said, "Our relations with Russia have been kept steady despite all turbulence. We have made our own evaluation over the years regarding the importance of this. It is a mistake to dumb down ties with Russia to just defence dependences. We have an upswing in the economic part of our relations with Russia."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India-China relations</strong></h2>

<p>Jaishankar also acknowledged the challenges in India's relationship with China, highlighting the need for a high degree of mutuality and respect for each other's interests and agreements.&nbsp;He stated that the current difficult phase is a result of a departure from the agreements previously reached.</p>

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<p>"China has been a difficult swing, it's a big neighbour, but at the end of the day any relations have to be based on a high degree of mutuality, there has to be respect for each other's interests and adherence to agreements reached between us &amp; it is that departure from what was agreed between us which is today at the heart of the difficult phase that we are passing through with China," Jaishankar said adding, "At the end of the day, the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship. And the state of the border today is still abnormal..."</p>

<h2><strong>Strong ties with the United States</strong></h2>

<p>Addressing the polarised global landscape, Jaishankar expressed that India's relations with the United States are "exceptionally well."</p>

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<p>He described the recent US visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most productive in history, indicating the deepening collaboration between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have moved into a positive domain with the US for shaping the world for common purposes. The attention being given to Europe is remarkable...big issue before us is concluding the free trade agreement, but we are more hopeful than we have been in past," the EAM added while speaking on India-US ties.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Concerns regarding India-Canada relations</h2>

<p>Regarding India's relations with Canada, Jaishankar expressed disappointment, suggesting that Canadian policies seem to be driven by vote-bank politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If there are activities in Canada that impinge on our national security &amp; integrity, then we will have to respond. You can see that this has impacted our ties in many ways in the last few years," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes after a tableau celebrating the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards was paraded in Brampton on June 4.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the event, Jaishankar also stressed that discussions with Pakistan cannot be based on a foundation of cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Pakistan, he said, "We can’t allow terrorism to be normalised, we can not allow that to become a basis to come in discussion with Pakistan. Until there is a departure from the abbreviation of policy of cross-border terrorism, it is not possible to have normal relationship..."</p>

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Underscoring the stability of India's relations with Russia despite the challenges in the world today, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautioned against reducing the ties solely to New Delhi's defence dependencies.

Underscoring the stability of India's relations with Russia despite the challenges in the world today, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautioned against reducing the ties solely to New Delhi's defence dependencies. Speaking at an event in Delhi, the foreign minister highlighted the long-standing importance India has placed on its relationship with Russia. Jaishankar also noted the positive trajectory in the economic aspects of the bilateral ties between the two nations. During the event, Jaishankar said, "Our relations with Russia have been kept steady despite all turbulence. We have made our own evaluation over the years regarding the importance of this. It is a mistake to dumb down ties with Russia to just defence dependences. We have an upswing in the economic part of our relations with Russia." India-China relations Jaishankar also acknowledged the challenges in India's relationship with China, highlighting the need for a high degree of mutuality and respect for each other's interests and agreements. He stated that the current difficult phase is a result of a departure from the agreements previously reached. Also Read | India: Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter safety flaws addressed, says report "China has been a difficult swing, it's a big neighbour, but at the end of the day any relations have to be based on a high degree of mutuality, there has to be respect for each other's interests and adherence to agreements reached between us & it is that departure from what was agreed between us which is today at the heart of the difficult phase that we are passing through with China," Jaishankar said adding, "At the end of the day, the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship. And the state of the border today is still abnormal..." Strong ties with the United States Addressing the polarised global landscape, Jaishankar expressed that India's relations with the United States are "exceptionally well." Also Read | Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque He described the recent US visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most productive in history, indicating the deepening collaboration between the two countries. "We have moved into a positive domain with the US for shaping the world for common purposes. The attention being given to Europe is remarkable...big issue before us is concluding the free trade agreement, but we are more hopeful than we have been in past," the EAM added while speaking on India-US ties. Concerns regarding India-Canada relations Regarding India's relations with Canada, Jaishankar expressed disappointment, suggesting that Canadian policies seem to be driven by vote-bank politics. "If there are activities in Canada that impinge on our national security & integrity, then we will have to respond. You can see that this has impacted our ties in many ways in the last few years," Jaishankar said. Watch | Concert economics explained: The craze for high-profile concerts × This comes after a tableau celebrating the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards was paraded in Brampton on June 4. India-Pakistan relations At the event, Jaishankar also stressed that discussions with Pakistan cannot be based on a foundation of cross-border terrorism. On Pakistan, he said, "We can’t allow terrorism to be normalised, we can not allow that to become a basis to come in discussion with Pakistan. Until there is a departure from the abbreviation of policy of cross-border terrorism, it is not possible to have normal relationship..." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Jaishankar says depth of India-Russia relations goes beyond defence dependencies

India's external Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has reiterated that India's ties with Russia remain positive despite the turbulence across the world. The External Affairs Minister says that over the years India has made its own evaluation regarding the importance of the regulation. Let's watch what he has to say.

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<p>Heavy rainfall in the Indian state of Uttarakhand has triggered a massive landslide in the Chamoli district which resulted in the partial destruction of a crucial section of National Highway 7 leading to Badrinath, a key pilgrimage site in the country.&nbsp;The affected area near Chhinka village has left tourists stranded. The debris has also obstructed the route to the holy site of Badrinath.</p>

<p>Flash floods and landslides also hit the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh a few days ago. Massive landslides blocked the Mandi-Kullu national highway in Himachal Pradesh, which had left around 200 individuals, mainly tourists, stranded for hours&nbsp;in a 15-kilometre-long traffic jam.</p>

<h2><strong>Casualties&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report from news agency PTI, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed 19 deaths, with 34 people sustaining injuries, and three individuals reported missing due to rain-related incidents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In response to the situation, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for areas in Uttarakhand, warning of the likelihood of very heavy rainfall.</p>

<h2><strong>Rainfall in Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>On 29 June, Delhi experienced showers, leading to a drop in the temperature. However, the rainfall also caused waterlogging in certain parts of the city. It has led to creating inconvenience for many residents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This year, the monsoon season has exhibited a different pattern across various regions of the country. It has covered over 80 per cent of India, with noteworthy occurrences, such as the simultaneous arrival of monsoon in Delhi and Mumbai on June 25—a phenomenon that had not transpired in 62 years.</p>

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<p>Typically, Kerala receives monsoon showers by June 1, followed by Mumbai on June 11, and Delhi by June 27. Media reports quoting Naresh Kumar, a senior scientist at the IMD said, "Monsoon is in its advanced stage and is active. We can see clouds over Kokan, Goa, Central India, as well as Northeastern states."</p>

<p>According to him, there is a probability of heavy rainfall in east and northeast India over the next five days.</p>

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<p>"East and Northeast India is expected to receive heavy rainfall in the next five days, due to moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal," the IMD scientist said, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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Heavy rainfall in the Indian state of Uttarakhand has triggered a massive landslide in the Chamoli district which resulted in the partial destruction of a crucial section of National Highway 7 leading to Badrinath, a key pilgrimage site in the country.

Heavy rainfall in the Indian state of Uttarakhand has triggered a massive landslide in the Chamoli district which resulted in the partial destruction of a crucial section of National Highway 7 leading to Badrinath, a key pilgrimage site in the country. The affected area near Chhinka village has left tourists stranded. The debris has also obstructed the route to the holy site of Badrinath. Flash floods and landslides also hit the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh a few days ago. Massive landslides blocked the Mandi-Kullu national highway in Himachal Pradesh, which had left around 200 individuals, mainly tourists, stranded for hours in a 15-kilometre-long traffic jam. Casualties According to a report from news agency PTI, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed 19 deaths, with 34 people sustaining injuries, and three individuals reported missing due to rain-related incidents. Also Read | British court declares govt’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful In response to the situation, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for areas in Uttarakhand, warning of the likelihood of very heavy rainfall. Rainfall in Delhi On 29 June, Delhi experienced showers, leading to a drop in the temperature. However, the rainfall also caused waterlogging in certain parts of the city. It has led to creating inconvenience for many residents. Today's Massive Landslide video on Badrinath National Highway pic.twitter.com/NKZx3hSCV9 — Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) June 29, 2023 × This year, the monsoon season has exhibited a different pattern across various regions of the country. It has covered over 80 per cent of India, with noteworthy occurrences, such as the simultaneous arrival of monsoon in Delhi and Mumbai on June 25—a phenomenon that had not transpired in 62 years. Also Read | Indian-Origin man jailed for smuggling over 800 Indians into US using Uber Typically, Kerala receives monsoon showers by June 1, followed by Mumbai on June 11, and Delhi by June 27. Media reports quoting Naresh Kumar, a senior scientist at the IMD said, "Monsoon is in its advanced stage and is active. We can see clouds over Kokan, Goa, Central India, as well as Northeastern states." According to him, there is a probability of heavy rainfall in east and northeast India over the next five days. Watch | Tarang shakti, India's largest multilateral air exercise to be held this year × "East and Northeast India is expected to receive heavy rainfall in the next five days, due to moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal," the IMD scientist said, reports said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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InterGlobe Aviation ltd, the parent company of Indian budget airline Indigo, has become the first Indian airline to cross 1 trillion rupees in market value. 1 trillion rupees in US dollar terms is over 12 billion dollars. Indigo has been able to reach this milestone after its shares soared 29% in 2023. Its stock hit a high of Rs 2,595 or 31.64 Dollars on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Indigo is first Indian airline valued at over 1 trillion rupees

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has reiterated that India's ties with Russia remain positive despite the turbulence across the world. The External Affairs Minister says that over the years India has made its own evaluation regarding the importance of the regulation.

India's ties with Russia remains steady, despite 'turbulence', says Jaishankar

The Indian Air Force will be conducting a mega multilateral air exercise later this year and preparations are already underway. The exercise will bring together 12 nations to strengthen military cooperation and will also be the biggest air exercise conducted in India. The exercise is called Tarang Shakti.

Tarang Shakti: India to host mega multilateral air exercise

In a big relief for investors as well as for the larger global economy, the biggest US Banks have passed the Fed's stress test. 23 of the largest banks in the US have shown that they can withstand a severe global recession and turmoil in real estate markets. The results bolster claims that the banking industry remains generally strong and well-capitalized.

Top banks pass US Fed's stress test

The schedule for the 2023 ICC Men's ODI World Cup in India has been released. India and Pakistan are scheduled to face off on October 15, however, Pakistan's participation in the marquee event is still not confirmed. The Pakistan Cricket Board says it will require government clearance to travel to India. Molly Gambhir reports.

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India's fair-trade regulator has issued a show-cause notice to flag carrier Air India. It is asking why an investigation should not be conducted into the merger. Tata Group has 30 days to give a plausible answer. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on June 27 and said that the country could not have different laws for different categories of citizens.

Indian PM Modi pitches for Uniform Civil Code in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

<p>There has been a distressing trend of student suicides in Kota city, a renowned coaching hub in the Indian state of Rajasthan, as two students preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET allegedly died by suicide recently. One of whom was a 17-year-old from the state of Uttar Pradesh. This brings the total number of such cases to four in the month of June alone. Additionally, 15 students have died by suicide in Kota this year, matching the grim tally from the previous year.</p>

<p>The student from Uttar Pradesh had recently arrived in Kota to prepare for the all-India pre-medical entrance test. Tragically, the teenager's lifeless body was discovered by a house help when he went to serve dinner, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A suicide note was found in one of these cases, details of which are not yet available. Autopsies are being conducted, and investigation is&nbsp;currently underway to determine the underlying causes.&nbsp;“The bodies were sent for autopsy...Nobody reported any behavioral changes in them in the last few days. The investigation is underway,"&nbsp;a local police officer&nbsp;Debasish Bharadwaj reportedly said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Academic pressure and its impact</strong></h2>

<p>Kota is estimated to house around 225,000 students who are diligently preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams. The demanding nature of their studies, coupled with the distance from their families, often leads to elevated stress levels. For some students, the pressure becomes overwhelming, and they struggle to cope with the challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Government interventions</strong></h2>

<p>The surge in suicides has compelled the state government to consider implementing a law to regulate private educational institutes. The aim is to alleviate the academic burden on students, especially those enrolled in coaching centers.</p>

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<p>In an effort to address the issue, the Rajasthan Police established a cell on June 22 to regularly interact with students at coaching centers.</p>

<h2><strong>Past measures&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In 2017, following the deaths of 17 students in 2016, the Kota administration implemented mandatory measures such as appointing counsellors, introducing weekly offs and recreation days, and reshuffling test schedules.</p>

<p>Additionally, in the same year, a four-member team from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences was appointed to study the causes of extreme stress and depression among students, leading to suicides. Shockingly, since 2011, over 121 students have died by suicide in Kota.</p>

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<p>Chandrasheel Thakur, the Assistant Police Superintendent of Kota, highlights that there has been a rise in student suicides as the number of students at coaching centres has increased following the Covid-19 pandemic. “If we look at the pattern, the suicides are reported mostly in April, May, and June. Most of the fresh students arrive in the city around that time. Many of them fail to cope. The results of exams also come in the same period...which increases the number of suicides due to failures," he said, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

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There has been a distressing trend of student suicides in Kota city, a renowned coaching hub in the Indian state of Rajasthan, as two students preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET allegedly died by suicide recently.

There has been a distressing trend of student suicides in Kota city, a renowned coaching hub in the Indian state of Rajasthan, as two students preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET allegedly died by suicide recently. One of whom was a 17-year-old from the state of Uttar Pradesh. This brings the total number of such cases to four in the month of June alone. Additionally, 15 students have died by suicide in Kota this year, matching the grim tally from the previous year. The student from Uttar Pradesh had recently arrived in Kota to prepare for the all-India pre-medical entrance test. Tragically, the teenager's lifeless body was discovered by a house help when he went to serve dinner, as per media reports. Also Read | India: Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter safety flaws addressed, says report A suicide note was found in one of these cases, details of which are not yet available. Autopsies are being conducted, and investigation is currently underway to determine the underlying causes. “The bodies were sent for autopsy...Nobody reported any behavioral changes in them in the last few days. The investigation is underway," a local police officer Debasish Bharadwaj reportedly said. Academic pressure and its impact Kota is estimated to house around 225,000 students who are diligently preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams. The demanding nature of their studies, coupled with the distance from their families, often leads to elevated stress levels. For some students, the pressure becomes overwhelming, and they struggle to cope with the challenges. Government interventions The surge in suicides has compelled the state government to consider implementing a law to regulate private educational institutes. The aim is to alleviate the academic burden on students, especially those enrolled in coaching centers. Also Read | Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque In an effort to address the issue, the Rajasthan Police established a cell on June 22 to regularly interact with students at coaching centers. Past measures In 2017, following the deaths of 17 students in 2016, the Kota administration implemented mandatory measures such as appointing counsellors, introducing weekly offs and recreation days, and reshuffling test schedules. Additionally, in the same year, a four-member team from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences was appointed to study the causes of extreme stress and depression among students, leading to suicides. Shockingly, since 2011, over 121 students have died by suicide in Kota. Watch | Concert economics explained: The craze for high-profile concerts × Chandrasheel Thakur, the Assistant Police Superintendent of Kota, highlights that there has been a rise in student suicides as the number of students at coaching centres has increased following the Covid-19 pandemic. “If we look at the pattern, the suicides are reported mostly in April, May, and June. Most of the fresh students arrive in the city around that time. Many of them fail to cope. The results of exams also come in the same period...which increases the number of suicides due to failures," he said, as per media reports. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which faced scrutiny due to a series of accidents earlier this year, has identified and addressed its flaws to prioritise flight safety, senior officials with knowledge of the matter revealed on Wednesday, media reports said.</p>

<p>The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission new-generation helicopter in the 5.5-tonne weight class.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports said that the process of fixing the flaws is underway.&nbsp;While investigating recent incidents involving the Indian-made helicopter, certain design and metallurgy issues came to light.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ALH is operated by the Indian army, air force, navy, and coast guard, with over 330 helicopters in service.&nbsp;Following safety concerns and a series of accidents, the helicopter was temporarily grounded and then cleared for flying, only to be grounded again between March and May.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a state-owned company, is responsible for designing and developing these helicopters. They are now being cleared for urgent missions in batches after comprehensive checks.</p>

<h2><strong>12 accidents in the past five years</strong></h2>

<p>In the past five years, the ALH has been involved in 12 accidents, including a crash-landing in Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Kishtwar on 4 May, resulting in the death of a soldier and injuries to two pilots.</p>

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<p>Prior to that, a coast guard ALH made a forced landing in Kochi on 26 March, and a navy ALH performed an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on March 8.</p>

<h2><strong>Government's measures for resumption of flights</strong></h2>

<p>According to a government letter dated May 22, urgent flights were allowed to resume after conducting an independent maintenance flight safety audit and ensuring compliance with safety-related technical instructions and alert notices, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter specified that critical items and systems had undergone satisfactory checks.</p>

<h2><strong>Design review of safety-critical system</strong></h2>

<p>Dhruv is certified for military operations by the Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification (CEMILAC) and civil operations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). CEMILAC, a government regulatory body responsible for certifying the airworthiness of military aircraft, suggested a design review of a safety-critical system on the ALH.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CEMILAC, a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), ordered the review of booster control rods to enhance the ALH's airworthiness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An expert committee formed after the navy ALH incident on 8 March found that the failure in the assembly of serrated washers in the booster control rods was the most probable cause of the incident. These rods are crucial for controlling the helicopter's motion, and any failure can lead to accidents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CEMILAC recommended short-term and long-term measures to improve the ALH's safety.</p>

<h2><strong>Expedited design, development, and qualification</strong></h2>

<p>CEMILAC emphasised the need for expedited design, development, and qualification of steel booster control rods that are tolerant to assembly errors.&nbsp;The new design should aim to be implemented within six months to one year. In a letter dated April 23, CEMILAC instructed HAL, the three services, and the coast guard to focus on these safety measures.</p>

<h2><strong>Prescribed measures for resumption of operations</strong></h2>

<p>CEMILAC provided specific measures for the resumption of operations of the ALH, Rudra (the armed version of ALH), and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).&nbsp;</p>

<p>It mandated inspections before granting clearance for these platforms, with a limit of 100 flight hours each. Further clearance for up to 500 flight hours or one year, whichever is earlier, would be contingent upon the successful completion of two critical tests conducted by HAL.&nbsp;</p>

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Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which faced scrutiny due to a series of accidents earlier this year, has identified and addressed its flaws to prioritise flight safety, senior officials with knowledge of the matter revealed on Wednesday, media reports said.

Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which faced scrutiny due to a series of accidents earlier this year, has identified and addressed its flaws to prioritise flight safety, senior officials with knowledge of the matter revealed on Wednesday, media reports said. The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission new-generation helicopter in the 5.5-tonne weight class. Reports said that the process of fixing the flaws is underway. While investigating recent incidents involving the Indian-made helicopter, certain design and metallurgy issues came to light. The ALH is operated by the Indian army, air force, navy, and coast guard, with over 330 helicopters in service. Following safety concerns and a series of accidents, the helicopter was temporarily grounded and then cleared for flying, only to be grounded again between March and May. Also Read | Okinawa port awash in blood-red hue after beer factory leak in Japan Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a state-owned company, is responsible for designing and developing these helicopters. They are now being cleared for urgent missions in batches after comprehensive checks. 12 accidents in the past five years In the past five years, the ALH has been involved in 12 accidents, including a crash-landing in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar on 4 May, resulting in the death of a soldier and injuries to two pilots. Also Read | Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque Prior to that, a coast guard ALH made a forced landing in Kochi on 26 March, and a navy ALH performed an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on March 8. Government's measures for resumption of flights According to a government letter dated May 22, urgent flights were allowed to resume after conducting an independent maintenance flight safety audit and ensuring compliance with safety-related technical instructions and alert notices, as per media reports. The letter specified that critical items and systems had undergone satisfactory checks. Design review of safety-critical system Dhruv is certified for military operations by the Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification (CEMILAC) and civil operations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). CEMILAC, a government regulatory body responsible for certifying the airworthiness of military aircraft, suggested a design review of a safety-critical system on the ALH. Watch | Concert economics explained: The craze for high-profile concerts × CEMILAC, a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), ordered the review of booster control rods to enhance the ALH's airworthiness. An expert committee formed after the navy ALH incident on 8 March found that the failure in the assembly of serrated washers in the booster control rods was the most probable cause of the incident. These rods are crucial for controlling the helicopter's motion, and any failure can lead to accidents. CEMILAC recommended short-term and long-term measures to improve the ALH's safety. Expedited design, development, and qualification CEMILAC emphasised the need for expedited design, development, and qualification of steel booster control rods that are tolerant to assembly errors. The new design should aim to be implemented within six months to one year. In a letter dated April 23, CEMILAC instructed HAL, the three services, and the coast guard to focus on these safety measures. Prescribed measures for resumption of operations CEMILAC provided specific measures for the resumption of operations of the ALH, Rudra (the armed version of ALH), and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It mandated inspections before granting clearance for these platforms, with a limit of 100 flight hours each. Further clearance for up to 500 flight hours or one year, whichever is earlier, would be contingent upon the successful completion of two critical tests conducted by HAL. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told a special court that the former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar misused the lender's funds for personal use in a case about cheating and irregularities in sanctioning loans.

ICICI Bank loan fraud case: Former CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband under CBI lens

India and the US are working on their most ambitious space venture yet. This was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent state visit to the US. As part of the joint mission to the ISS, NASA will also provide advanced training to the Indian astronauts at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. As of now, the international space station is populated by astronauts from the USA, Russia, Canada, Japan, and the European Union. In recent years, astronauts from Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE have also worked at the ISS. Soon, an Indian astronaut could join the ranks.

India & US will undertake joint mission to international space station in 2024

The price of tomatoes have exponentially risen over the last two days, with a massive hike in the price of the vegetable in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and more prominent cities in India. This is leading to massive loss being incurred by farmers, despite tomatoes being a staple food across India. Watch this to know more.

Tomato prices in India: What's driving the hike? All you need to know

As monsoon covers 90% of India, summer-sown crops pick up the pace. The nation's farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers. It also brings relief from the worst of the summer. In a typical year, rain usually hits lush Kerala state on India's Southwest coast from around the 1st of June and moves northwards to cover the entire country.

Tracking India's monsoon: Rains set to cover whole country by weekend

<p>Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, has encountered a setback in its attempt to acquire UK-based chemist and drugstore chain Boots, as Walgreens Boots Alliance, the American retail major, has decided to withdraw from the sale talks, reported the Hindu Businessline.</p>

<p>Walgreens, which had been seeking a buyer for Boots, stated that none of the received bids adequately reflected the potential value of the drugstore chain.</p>

<p>Previous reports on June 9 revealed that Apollo Global Management and Reliance Industries had submitted a binding bid of approximately US$7.3 billion&nbsp;for the acquisition of Boots. Walgreens had put the business up for sale in December, with a valuation expectation of around US$8.9 billion.</p>

<p>In a statement released on Tuesday, Walgreens explained, "Due to the severe impact of market instability on financing availability, no third party has been able to make an offer that adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots and No7 Beauty Company. Consequently, WBA has decided that it is in the best interests of shareholders to focus on further growth and profitability of the two businesses."</p>

<p>Walgreens also expressed that it had engaged in productive discussions with various parties and received significant interest from prospective buyers. However, unforeseen and drastic changes in the global financial markets have occurred since the initiation of the sale process, leading to this outcome.</p>

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<h2><strong>Boots to close over 300 stores?</strong></h2>

<p>The popular pharmacy chain, is planning to close 300 stores across the UK within the next year, resulting in a reduction of its store portfolio from approximately 2,200 to 1,900, reported the Sun.</p>

<p>The specific locations of the closures have not been confirmed by Boots, but it is believed that the affected shops will be those in close proximity to another site.</p>

<p>In its quarterly results, Boots stated that it will be consolidating a number of stores situated near each other over the next year.</p>

<p>This strategic move will allow Boots to allocate its team members more efficiently and focus investment on individual stores, aiming to consistently deliver an excellent and modernised service.</p>

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Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, has encountered a setback in its attempt to acquire UK-based chemist and drugstore chain Boots, as Walgreens Boots Alliance, the American retail major, has decided to withdraw from the sale talks, reported the Hindu Businessline.

Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, has encountered a setback in its attempt to acquire UK-based chemist and drugstore chain Boots, as Walgreens Boots Alliance, the American retail major, has decided to withdraw from the sale talks, reported the Hindu Businessline. Walgreens, which had been seeking a buyer for Boots, stated that none of the received bids adequately reflected the potential value of the drugstore chain. Previous reports on June 9 revealed that Apollo Global Management and Reliance Industries had submitted a binding bid of approximately US$7.3 billion for the acquisition of Boots. Walgreens had put the business up for sale in December, with a valuation expectation of around US$8.9 billion. In a statement released on Tuesday, Walgreens explained, "Due to the severe impact of market instability on financing availability, no third party has been able to make an offer that adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots and No7 Beauty Company. Consequently, WBA has decided that it is in the best interests of shareholders to focus on further growth and profitability of the two businesses." Walgreens also expressed that it had engaged in productive discussions with various parties and received significant interest from prospective buyers. However, unforeseen and drastic changes in the global financial markets have occurred since the initiation of the sale process, leading to this outcome. Also read | Walgreens to pay $230mn as settlement to San Francisco over opioids crisis Boots to close over 300 stores? The popular pharmacy chain, is planning to close 300 stores across the UK within the next year, resulting in a reduction of its store portfolio from approximately 2,200 to 1,900, reported the Sun. The specific locations of the closures have not been confirmed by Boots, but it is believed that the affected shops will be those in close proximity to another site. In its quarterly results, Boots stated that it will be consolidating a number of stores situated near each other over the next year. This strategic move will allow Boots to allocate its team members more efficiently and focus investment on individual stores, aiming to consistently deliver an excellent and modernised service. Also watch | Prosus slashes India's Byju's valuation to $5 billion Boots, which employs over 52,000 team members, has assured that these store closures will not result in any redundancies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India's richest temple trust, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, is going big. It will be opening a temple in all the states and union territories of India. Will Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams also go international? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Tirupati temples to be built in all Indian states

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered.

Terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir's Kulgam | WION Speed News

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. A search operation is underway in the area.

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