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Mumbai: In a relief to a 61-year-old pilot, the Bombay High Court has quashed a 2011 DGCA order suspending his license, noting the order was “illegal and unsustainable” as it violated the principles of natural justice by not granting him a hearing.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on March 12, 2011, suspended Jeetendra Krishna Varma’s Airline Transport Pilot License, considered the highest level of pilot license, after an FIR was lodged against him in Delhi for allegedly procuring the license based on forged documents.Varma, then aged 46, moved the high court, challenging the DGCA’s order suspending his license under…

European confidence in an American “security guarantee” has hit a historic low, a survey suggests, with only one in 10 people across 15 countries seeing the US as an ally and majorities in all doubting it would come to their aid if they were attacked.The survey, published on Wednesday by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) thinktank before critical G7 and Nato summits in France and Turkey over the coming weeks, revealed “deep European distrust in the US”, the authors said.It also showed that, while many Europeans felt relations with Washington would improve once Donald Trump leaves office, they…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over escalation of tensions and reaffirmed India’s strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in a telephone conversation with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving security situation in West Asia, said an Indian readout.PM Modi reiterated the call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy for earliest restoration of peace and stability.“The PM thanked His Highness the Amir for his personal attention to the continued well-being and the safety of the large Indian community in Kuwait,” said the…

When CBSE Class 12 results came out this year, many students who had cleared JEE Main or JEE Advanced found themselves in a bind. They worried that they were falling short of the 75% criterion, and that could block a seat at an IIT, NIT, or IIIT even with a good rank in hand. IIT Roorkee, the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026, has confirmed that JoSAA counselling will proceed even for those who currently have less than 75%. But the eligibility conditions will remain in place. Final marksheets, including revisions from re-evaluation or improvement exams, are required to be…

According to multiple reports, the Edmonton Oilers are exploring the possibility of hiring former Stanley Cup-winning HC Mike Babcock as their new bench boss. Babcock, who last coached the Columbus Blue Jackets back in 2023, is a controversial choice for the Oilers, but one that is being backed by team insider and color commentator Bob Stauffer. Speaking on the Oilers Now podcast, Stauffer indicated that the deal is as good as done, and that Babcock is set to be the Oilers’ next head coach. “I’m not going to bull you, okay? I’m going to tell you exactly the way it…

Photo: EDF Renewables North America Solar generated more US electricity than coal for the first month on record in May 2026, according to new analysis from global energy think tank Ember. Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity during the month, while coal dropped to 12.2%. That’s a dramatic shift in the US power mix. Just five years ago, coal generated 19.7% of US electricity in May, while solar accounted for only 5.4%. US solar generation hit a record 45.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) in May 2026, up 17% from May 2025 and higher than the previous record set last July. Ember says…

A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from the University of Florida. The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment who reported taking glucosamine were more likely to progress to dementia than those who did not use the supplement. Researchers also uncovered evidence suggesting that glucosamine may interact with biological processes in the brain that are already disrupted in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, published June 9 in Nature Metabolism, are based on a large analysis of patient health records combined with advanced imaging studies…

India is reviewing the months-old duty-related relief measures for pharma sector amid the evolving situation in West Asia and likely to extend the exemptions beyond June 30, a senior official in the Centre’s Department of Commerce said here on Tuesday.“We are reviewing on a daily basis… there might be a possible extension [of the exemptions],” Deputy Director Ravi Teja told media, pointing out to the Customs duty exemption the government had granted on critical petrochemical products.The government had announced the measures to ensure continuous availability of essential petrochemical inputs for domestic industries, reduce cost pressures on downstream sectors and safeguard…

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Rivian began officially handing over the first R2 SUVs to paying customers on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the buzzy all-electric automaker as it tries to reach mass-market scale. Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has said the R2 is “maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date,” and it’s particularly crucial to the company’s ambitions in the world of autonomous vehicles. Starting at around $58,000, the R2 takes a lot of what Rivian did with the R1 SUV and shrinks it down into a more approachable and affordable form factor. The company plans to offer…