NEW DELHI: Over 800 air shows in 30 years. As Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) commemorated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday at Karnataka’s air force station, Bidar, the Indian Air Force congratulated the country’s “daredevils of the skies” for their “precision, passion and pride”.Celebrating the three decades of the SKAT, IAF in a post on X...
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‘Unjust and unfounded’: Mango founder’s son denies killing father, steps down as vice president
(Photo credit: AP) Jonathan Andic, son of late Mango founder Isak Andic has denied allegations that he was involved in his father’s death, calling the accusations “serious, unjust and unfounded” as he stepped down as vice president of the fashion giant’s board to focus on his legal defence.In an open letter to employees published on...
‘Came in Rs 2.5cr car to steal Rs 45 flowerpot’: CM Yogi mocks misuse of public property
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted an unusual case of theft, claiming that a person travelling in a luxury car worth around Rs 2.5 crore was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing a flower pot worth just Rs 45.Speaking about the misuse of public property, the chief minister said the government would not allow...
PepsiCo CPO says in AI age there is more pressure to explain technology’s role to employees
Becky Schmitt, chief people officer, PepsiCo As artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces, Pepsico chief people officer Becky Schmitt says that there is growing pressure to explain technology’s role to employees while keeping the core values of the company intact. According to a report by Fortune, speaking at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Schmitt emphasised that PepsiCo...
‘Clear violation’: In letter to PM Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges stop Mekedatu dam project
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre not to allow the construction of the Mekedatu dam by the Karnataka government.This comes days after the Congress-led Karnataka government proposed the construction of the Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery river.In the letter, Vijay said that...
Protest erupts near Mumbai over Bakrid sacrifice plans in residential complex – video
THANE: Tension flared in Mira Road area near Mumbai on Tuesday after clashes broke out near the Poonam Cluster Society over the presence of goats inside the residential premises ahead of Bakrid celebrations.As per reports, some residents objected to goats being kept within the housing complex in Thane for ritual sacrifice during Eid Al-Adha, triggering...
‘Infiltration a major challenge’: Amit Shah says panel on ‘unnatural demographic change’ set up
File photo NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the Centre has constituted a high-level committee to examine demographic changes in the country due to “illegal immigration and other unnatural causes”.In a post on X, Shah said, “unnatural demographic change due to infiltration and other reasons poses a very significant challenge...
Brides never arrived: Couple held for conning 42 grooms in mass wedding scam
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. DEWAS: Madhya Pradesh police have busted an alleged marriage racket and arrested a couple accused of duping dozens of families by promising marriages with women projected as brides from an orphanage.As per a PTI news report, Mukesh and Sunita Das Bairagi, were arrested after police registered a case late...
West Bengal: Suvendu govt announces Rs 5 fish-rice meals, liquor ban near schools and temples
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday announced a slew of welfare measures, including subsidised meals, monthly financial assistance for women, and new restrictions on liquor shops near educational and religious institutions.Addressing a public gathering, Adhikari said fish-rice meals would be made available for Rs 5 at 400 dedicated canteens across the...
Trump’s big move hits Indians: Over 7 lakh green card seekers face uncertainty
Data from USCIS shows that nearly 540,000 family-sponsored green card applications and about 170,000 employment-based applications are currently pending. (AI image) Green card hopefuls in the US have been handed over a fresh challenge by the Donald Trump administration: most immigrants seeking green cards have to leave the United States and complete the application process...
