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Air India Pilot's Behaviour Erratic, Had To Be Helped For Dope Test: New Revelations
- Aug 12, 2026 16:49 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Mohd Asim
Murky and scary details have come out on the pilot of the Air India flight that saw a midair scare and passenger injuries last week. The pilot in command of the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, in which several passengers were injured after it suddenly lost altitude, smoked pot and failed two dope tests, sources have confirmed to NDTV. ...
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After Air India Marijuana Row, Ministry Demands Dope Test Protocol Review
- Aug 12, 2026 16:45 pm IST
- Reported by: Tanushka Dutta
- Edited by: Anindita Sanyal
The existing norms for pilot dope-testing are based broadly in line with international standards, sources said. So the DGCA also needs to assess whether the existing framework needs any change.
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Senior Cop, Guard Injured After SUV Hits Buffalo On Bihar Highway
- Aug 12, 2026 16:43 pm IST
- Press Trust India
The vehicle collided with the animal, causing extensive damage to its front portion and injuring Rai and his security guard, police said.
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Bhagwant Mann Meets Governor To Seek Parole For Beant Singh Murder Convict
- Aug 12, 2026 16:42 pm IST
- Reported by: Gurpreet Singh Chhina
Bhagwant Mann said the matter requires the Governor's recommendation, as the case is being heard in Delhi, while assuring that the Punjab Government will take full responsibility for ensuring that law and order is not affected if Hawara is granted parole.
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Lok Sabha Passes Mines And Minerals Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Protest
- Aug 12, 2026 16:35 pm IST
- Indo Asian News Service
Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House
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Ex-Judge Yashwant Varma Found Guilty By House Panel In Cash Row Case
- Aug 12, 2026 16:33 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
- Edited by: Mohd Asim
"Ex-judge Yashwant Varma's response lacked candour, transparency and institutional responsibility," the report has stated.
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Rajya Sabha Clears Bill To Boost Funding For Cooperative Sector
- Aug 12, 2026 16:30 pm IST
- Press Trust India
The NCDC, a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Cooperation, was established in 1963 under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962.
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India Set To Roll Out First Set Of 19 Passenger Rail Coaches For Bangladesh
- Aug 12, 2026 16:25 pm IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Gupta
These coaches incorporate several unique design features and modifications, many of which have been developed for the first time in LHB-type coaches.
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Centre Sends Foreign Funding Bill To Parliament Panel Amid Opposition Uproar
- Aug 12, 2026 16:19 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
- Edited by: Mohd Asim
The Opposition has been alleging that the bill will target NGOs and minority institutions, while the government has rubbished the charge
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Opinion | The Great IIT Dream Is Cracking: Why Even Top Degree-Holders Are Unable To Find Jobs
- Aug 12, 2026 16:11 pm IST
- Deepanshu Mohan, Srisoniya Subramoniam
Across several top IITs, roughly 30-40% of registered students had not found jobs by the final weeks of the 2024-25 cycle.
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From Mumbai At 16 To Adani Group Chief: Gautam Adani Shares His Journey
- Aug 12, 2026 15:38 pm IST
- Asian News International
The address came shortly after the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, on August 10, 2026, dismissed the US Department of Justice criminal case against him.
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No AC Turns SpiceJet Delhi-Pune Flight Into "Gas Chamber", Passengers Protest
- Aug 12, 2026 15:34 pm IST
- Edited by: Aastha Ahuja
On one hand, the passengers and cabin crew were struggling with the rising temperature, while on the other hand, the pilots were preparing to take off.
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"Thoda Badal Gaye Ho": M Kharge, PM Modi's Banter At Wedding Reception
- Aug 12, 2026 15:19 pm IST
- Edited by: Ashutosh Tripathi
The high-profile wedding reception of Supriya Sule's daughter at 6 Janpath in Delhi witnessed a galaxy of political stars who turned up to bless the newlyweds.
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Assam Government To 'Appreciate' YouTubers, Influencers For Flood Aid
- Aug 12, 2026 15:18 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said government will recognise genuine contributors to flood relief.
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Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: Amit Shah "Ready To Answer" Opposition On Delhi Protests
- Aug 12, 2026 15:16 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The probe panel was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on August 15, 2025, under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
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Air India Pilot With Marijuana In His Bloodstream Was Also On Sleep Medication
- Aug 12, 2026 15:15 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Pushkar Tiwari
An Air India aircraft carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members from Phuket to Delhi had suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude on August 4, injuring at least 24 people.
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Weather Today LIVE Updates: Weather Office Predicts Light Rain Across Delhi-NCR Till August 17
- Aug 12, 2026 15:10 pm IST
- Edited by: Nonika Sharma
Weather Today, IMD Monsoon Rain Alert Live Updates: Delhi-NCR experiences cloudy skies with rain causing traffic on Tuesday
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Analysis: Why Congress Picked Amarinder Warring Over Charanjit Channi
- Aug 12, 2026 15:03 pm IST
- Reported by: Manjeet Sehgal
Punjab party affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel failed to unite the Charanjit Singh Channi and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring factions during his nine-day Punjab visit.
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No Marathi, No Licence: Maharashtra's Strict Rules For Auto, Taxi Drivers
- Aug 12, 2026 14:52 pm IST
- Reported by: Prajakta Prabhakar Pol
If the driver still fails to learn Marathi after the suspension period, provisions will be made for permanent cancellation of the driving licence.
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Tata Sons Chairman Resignation Live Updates: Tata Group Stocks Fall Up To 6% After N Chandrasekaran Rules Out Another Term
- Aug 12, 2026 14:46 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Tata Sons Chairman Resignation Live Updates: Natarajan Chandrasekaran's resignation comes ahead of Tata Sons' annual general meeting on August 18.