India has seen a surge in bomb threats targeting both domestic and international flights in the past week, affecting major airlines like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, and Akasa Air. Approximately 70 such threats have been reported, causing significant disruptions. Over 10 flights were grounded or diverted in a span of 48 hours, prompting aviation Read More…
Delhi is once again grappling with hazardous air pollution, with Anand Vihar recording an alarming AQI of 433 on October 16, 2024, placing it in the “severe” category. Other areas like Bawana and Rohini are also experiencing “very poor” air quality. The pollution is attributed to stubble burning in nearby states and seasonal changes as Read More…
Reliance Industries is set to retain Disney+ Hotstar as the exclusive streaming platform for its merged media entity with Disney India. This move follows Disney’s decision to sell its India-based businesses to Reliance, marking a shift in the country’s media landscape. The merged entity will bring together both companies’ digital and television assets, including Disney+ Read More…
Bengaluru: In a significant move, the Karnataka government has canceled board examinations for students of classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 in schools affiliated with the State Board, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive. School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa made the announcement on Friday, referencing the Supreme Court’s ruling that the exams violated the Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has closed a habeas corpus petition filed against the Isha Foundation after two women involved confirmed they were staying at the foundation voluntarily. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud remarked, “We spoke to both the ladies, and they affirmed they are living there on their own free will. Therefore, we are closing Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia next week to attend the highly anticipated 16th BRICS Summit, where leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa will converge to enhance economic cooperation and tackle pressing global challenges. The summit will serve as a platform for India to strengthen its global partnerships, with Read More…
In a bid to revolutionize urban mobility, Bengaluru is preparing to introduce air taxis—cutting-edge electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles that promise to soar above the city’s notorious traffic jams. These air taxis will offer fast, eco-friendly transport, connecting key locations like Kempegowda International Airport, business hubs, and other high-traffic areas. As part of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ – National Learning Week – on October 19, 2024, as part of the government’s ambitious push to strengthen capacity-building among civil servants. This week-long initiative is designed to promote continuous learning, upskilling, and modernization within India’s bureaucracy. Through workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing platforms, ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ aims Read More…
By our Commercial Correspondent Mumbai: The Tatas and the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) group have set the ground for reconciliation with a view to regaining their lost glory of friendship. For about eight years now , Tatas and SP group were at loggerheads following the unceremonious sacking of Cyrus Mistry from the covetous post of the Read More…
Google has shifted its Gemini app team to DeepMind, its cutting-edge AI research division, marking a strategic move to consolidate its AI initiatives and fast-track innovation. This reorganization highlights Google’s commitment to developing next-generation AI technologies and competing with key players like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The Gemini project, a major AI endeavor by Google, aims to Read More…