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Safety is Our Duty – Part 2

Pasamylaram Chemical Explosion: Lessons Still Unlearnt Nearly eight years ago, I had the opportunity to visit a multinational chemical manufacturing facility. What struck me most was the seamless integration of technology—complete computerisation, live dashboards, and automated safety protocols that left nothing to chance. The plant operated non-stop, 24/7, 365 days a year, yet its track…

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It’s unbelievable because I was waiting for a long time: Siraj on his six-wicket haul

Birmingham: India pacer Mohammed Siraj said he relished the responsibility of leading the attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, describing his sensational six-wicket haul as “unbelievable” after putting the visitors ahead in the second Test against England here on Friday. Siraj’s 6/70 kept India ahead after counter-attacking hundreds from Jamie Smith (184 not out off 207)…

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Air India Express admits lapse in engine maintenance after DGCA’s flak and report of ‘forged records’

New Delhi: An Air India Express spokesperson said that the airline remains committed to the highest standards of safety and regulatory adherence. Addressing a recent oversight, the airline clarified to India TV exclusively that an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in May 2023 applied to two engines in…

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D Gukesh wins rapid title at Grand Chess Tour 2025 Zagreb

Zagreb: India’s D. Gukesh clinched the rapid title at the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) 2025 Rapid & Blitz event in Zagreb, Croatia, on Friday, marking another major milestone in his rising career. The 19-year-old World Champion finished with 14 points to top the leaderboard, ahead of Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. After…

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Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Sunil Gavaskar’s illustrious record, matches Dravid, Sehwag in other list

Birmingham: Yashasvi Jaiswal reached a major milestone during the second Test against England at Edgbaston, becoming the fastest Indian to score 2000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in just 21 matches, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who reached the mark in 23 Tests. Since making his Test debut, Jaiswal has consistently impressed…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Criminalising Linguistic Pride: Unacceptable

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis deserves full marks for his unambiguous warning to those who resort to violence in the name of linguistic pride. His stand—supporting pride in one’s mother tongue while rejecting linguistic chauvinism and mob justice—needs to be echoed across all states, especially in an increasingly polarized and identity-driven political climate. Recently,…

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