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The Times of India IAF conducts trial run on emergency landing strip in J&K

The Indian Air Force conducted the first test-run of a 3.5 km emergency landing strip on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Bijbehara, Anantnag. This marked the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) exercise in Jammu and Kashmir. Five helicopters, including Chinooks and Mi-17s, participated in the drill, simulating troop retrieval. The Chinook helicopters showcased their heavy lifting capabilities.

The Times of India 'India will get permanent UNSC seat, but ...': EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed confidence that India will secure permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council. He acknowledged a growing global sentiment favoring India's inclusion but emphasised the need for intensified efforts to achieve this goal. Jaishankar highlighted the circumstances of the UN's formation about 80 years ago when five nations—China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States—established themselves as permanent members of the Security Council.

The Times of India Ben Stokes opts out of England's T20 World Cup title defence

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday that Test captain Ben Stokes has ruled himself out of England's T20 World Cup title defence in the United States and the West Indies. The 32-year-old said he was missing the showpiece tournament in order to make sure he could be a fully-fledged all-rounder in Test cricket.

The Times of India Virat Kohli vs Mayank Yadav: Who'll come up trumps in the key battle?

England pace bowling legend Stuart Broad anticipates an exciting IPL 2024 battle between Mayank Yadav and Virat Kohli during the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scheduled for Tuesday. Yadav's rapid pace and Kohli's consistent form promise a thrilling showdown at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Times of India Meet the woman who may have helped Putin win another term

Elvira Nabiullina, appointed by Putin, navigates Russia's economy through conflict and sanctions, focusing on stability and resilience, earning global respect for her strategic economic leadership.

The Times of India 'ISI meddling': Could judges's letter trigger a movement against Pakistan's military?

Pakistan's Supreme Court will hear a case involving a letter from six high court judges alleging interference in judicial matters by intelligence agencies, following significant public outcry. This move marks a significant shift in response to the controversy, initially addressed by the government's appointment of a commission led by former Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani to investigate the claims—a role Jillani declined.

The Times of India South Korea sets new world record in nuclear fusion

South Korea's KSTAR Research Center achieved a groundbreaking milestone in nuclear fusion by sustaining 100 million degrees Celsius. This accomplishment supports future fusion energy development, with implications for international projects in France, the US, and England.

The Times of India Why is Vistara cancelling flights? Top things we know so far

Vistara, a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is facing disruptions with 50 flight cancellations and 150 delays. Pilots are protesting a new contract post-merger with Air India, impacting salaries and seniority. Vistara plans to scale back operations and use wide-body aircraft.

The Times of India What SC said on Ramdev's misleading ads case

Yoga guru Ramdev came before the Supreme Court on Tuesday and apologised unconditionally for violating an injunction relating to false promotions of Patanjali's medicinal products. The bench granted last opportunity to Ramdev and Balkrishna to file their affidavits in the matter in one week. The matter has been posted for further hearing on April 10.

The Times of India 4 BJD turncoats in BJP's Odisha poll 1st list of 112

BJP announces candidates for Odisha assembly elections. The list comprises prominent names like Manmohan Samal, Suresh Pujari, Akash Dasnayak, Sidhant Mohapatra, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, and Sangeeta Singhdeo, contesting from various constituencies.