Evening news wrap: Sukhbir Badal attacked in Nanded; Air India begins pilot drug testing, & more
Sukhbir Singh Badal faced a kirpan attack at a Nanded gurdwara, while a police inspector was injured. Air India has initiated mandatory substance screening for all its pilots following a recent incident. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is requesting more Patriot missiles from the United States. The Indian Air Force is moving forward with a large transport aircraft acquisition deal.
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