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Singapore Airlines Flight Plummets 6,000 Feet In 3 Minutes Due To Severe Turbulence

21 May 2024 22:21 PM IST

Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 endured a terrifying experience when the plane rapidly descended 6,000 feet in just three minutes. The incident took place on Tuesday during the flight from London to Singapore. Data from FlightRadar24, reviewed by The Associated Press, highlights the alarming details of this descent. The

Pakistani Sirbaz Khan Scales Mt. Everest Without Oxygen Support

21 May 2024 19:11 PM IST

Sirbaz Khan, a renowned 32-year-old mountaineer from Pakistan, has added another remarkable accomplishment to his climbing career by successfully summiting Mount Everest without the use of supplementary oxygen. This achievement highlights his extraordinary skill and endurance, setting a new benchmark in high-altitude mountaineering. Sirbaz Khan reached the top of the world’s highest mountain at

European Commission Raises Schengen Visa Fees Globally, Effective June 11

21 May 2024 18:35 PM IST

The European Commission has announced an increase in the fees for short-stay Schengen visas worldwide, effective from June 11. This decision will result in a 12% rise in the cost of Schengen visas (visa type C), affecting travelers intending to visit Europe. Under the new fee structure, the fee for

First-of-Its-Kind Antarctic Tourism Talks to be Led by India

21 May 2024 18:19 PM IST

India is all set to play a significant role in facilitating the inaugural focused discussions on regulating Antarctic tourism at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa, under

Singapore Airlines: One Dead, Several Injured in Bangkok Emergency Landing

21 May 2024 18:18 PM IST

A tragic incident unfolded when a Singapore Airlines flight en route from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. This sudden diversion was prompted by intense turbulence, leading to the loss of one passenger’s life and leaving multiple individuals with varying degrees of injuries.

Israel Gears Up For Emergency Scenarios Amid ‘All-Out War’ Concerns

21 May 2024 16:51 PM IST

Israel’s Ministry of Transportation, along with its National Emergency Authority and various infrastructure companies, conducted an extensive exercise to prepare for a multi-sector emergency scenario. This drill is part of Israel’s ongoing assessments in anticipation of a potential “all-out war,” particularly with the terrorist organization Hezbollah based in Lebanon. The

Japan: Mt. Fuji Viewpoint Gets Mesh Barrier To Manage Crowds

21 May 2024 15:15 PM IST

Mount Fuji is an iconic stratovolcano located on Honshu Island in Japan. It is the country’s highest peak, standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) tall. The mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Covered in snow most of the year, it attracts millions of visitors annually, with many climbers attempting to reach

Dalai Lama Congratulates Elected Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te

21 May 2024 14:44 PM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, extended his congratulations to Taiwan’s new President, Lai Ching-te, who was inaugurated on May 20. The Dalai Lama praised the Taiwanese people’s commitment to democratic values, stating, “It is wonderful to see how firmly rooted democracy has become in Taiwan. The Taiwanese people have

Taiwan Detects 8 Chinese Naval Ships Around its Vicinity

21 May 2024 14:18 PM IST

Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense (MND) detected eight Chinese naval ships in the waters around the island nation, on Tuesday morning. By 6 a.m., Taiwan had deployed its naval ships and coastal-based missile systems to closely monitor the movements of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vessels. In a post on X,

Pak: Punjab Parliament Passes ‘Defamation Bill 2024’ Amidst Opposition Protests

21 May 2024 14:01 PM IST

The Punjab Assembly has passed the Defamation Bill, 2024, rejecting all proposed amendments from the opposition, as reported by Dawn. This move incited protests from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council and journalists covering the parliamentary sessions. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman introduced the “Punjab Defamation Bill 2024”

Iran To Hold Snap Presidential Elections On June 28 After President Raisi’s Death

21 May 2024 13:22 PM IST

Following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon, the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government have agreed on June 28 as the date for snap presidential elections, as reported by Press TV. This decision was confirmed during a meeting

Pak: Opposition Alliance Approaches Court To Seek Permission For Rally

21 May 2024 13:13 PM IST

The multi-party opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan, has requested permission to hold a public gathering in Islamabad, according to ARY News. This alliance, known as Tehreek Tahafuz Aayeen-i-Pakistan, which is a coalition of opposition parties, has decided to launch a campaign across the country for the “restoration” of the Constitution, with power