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An Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph Emerson, attempted to shut down engines mid-flight after consuming "mushrooms." The audio reveals the panic as the crew subdued him and made an emergency landing in Portland. Emerson stated he wanted to "wake up" and was convinced he wouldn't see his family, attributing his actions to grief and his first experience with psilocybin.

Reports suggest Donald Trump is considering a new "Core-5" bloc including China and Russia, a stark contrast to his previous stance. This idea, though unconfirmed, aligns with his transactional approach to foreign policy. The proposal emerges amidst ongoing trade tensions and follows a recent call between PM Modi and Trump.

An MoU towards this collaboration was signed recently between Tvasta and CEPT

The fire was first spotted by a tourist guide, who immediately alerted the Khonoma village authorities and the district administration

The TMP has a strong presence in the tribal areas of Tripura, as 20 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, while tribal voters are a factor in 22 more Assembly segments

She hopes to become Chief Minister and promises to enquire into all land dealings

Silver prices surged past Rs 2 lakh per kg on Friday, hitting an all-time high driven by strong investor interest and favorable global markets. Experts foresee further gains due to international factors, manufacturing demand, and a weaker rupee.

Shimron Hetmyer says elite six-hitters focus on staying still, holding their shape, and keeping their eyes locked on the ball. He further explains how training begins with basics: ground strokes, singles, twos, and timing. Only after mastering balance and position do players expand into power-hitting.

Senior party leader and organisational election officer Mahendra Nath Pandey in a statement said nominations for the post of Uttar Pradesh BJP president will be filed on December 13

Rise in input costs, commodity prices, and increased logistical expenses, in combination with inflationary pressures, have been creating significant pressure on Mercedes' net profit

Court accepts the prosecution’s argument that there was sufficient evidence to prove the CPI(M) leader’s role in the suspected gold theft

Sudha Murthy opened her speech by congratulating Anganwadi workers who are contributing to the country, particularly in rural areas

Former Minister told reporters that their driver was at the wheel of the SUV at the time of the accident

Silver has surged past Microsoft to become the fifth-largest global asset, boasting a market cap of $3.593 trillion after an over 115% rise this year. This remarkable ascent is fueled by anticipated US Federal Reserve rate cuts, making non-yielding assets like silver more attractive.

UDF, IUML and BJP accuse CPI(M) of orchestrating systematic disruption across the district. CPI(M) rejects charges, counter-alleging that UDF is resorting to false propaganda ‘in fear of impending defeat’

Russian President Putin's recent state visit to India was not an endorsement of Moscow, but rather a demonstration of Delhi's commitment to its non-aligned foreign policy. According to Christopher Wood, the visit signals India's assertion of independence and refusal to be dictated by other powers. The summit reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between the two nations.

Tech mogul Elon Musk fired back at California Governor Gavin Newsom's mocking social media post about his estranged daughter. Musk clarified his son Xavier, who identifies as transgender, suffers from a "woke mind virus," while asserting his daughters love him. This public spat highlights ongoing disagreements between Musk and Newsom on social and political issues.

The Union Cabinet is reportedly set to approve renaming the MGNREGA to Pujya Bapu Gramin Rojgar Yojna. The government plans to introduce a bill guaranteeing 125 days of work annually to the rural poor, with an allocation of Rs 1.51 lakh crore.

BJP leader Anurag Thakur accused the Tamil Nadu government of an "anti-Sanatan" stance over the Karthigai Deepam dispute. The state government defied Madras High Court orders to light a ceremonial lamp at Thiruparankundram temple, leading to contempt proceedings and protests. The government has appealed to the Supreme Court.

Usha raised the issue in Rajya Sabha and said that having to import testing kits causes delayed results and dependency on "external agencies"