NEW DELHI: Under fire for its handling of the IndiGo crisis, govt said on Monday it would set an “example” for other airlines with “very, very strict action” against the budget carrier once the probe into the massive flight disruptions is complete. The unprecedented disruption was caused by an “internal crisis” in the airline, Union...
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Supreme Court allows SC certificate for girl based on caste of mom, not non-SC dad
NEW DELHI: In a rare decision aimed at facilitating the education of a minor girl, Supreme Court on Monday approved issuance of an SC certificate based on the ‘Adi Dravida’ caste of her mother, who is married to a non-SC person, even though it is yet to adjudicate a bunch of petitions challenging the norm...
Goa nightclub inferno: Owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra flee to Thailand within hours
PANAJI: Absconding Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra reached Delhi airport within 3 hours of the weekend blaze that killed 25 at their party place Birch by Romeo Lane and flew out to Thailand’s Phuket by a Sunday 5.30am IndiGo flight, DGP Alok Kumar revealed on Monday as the focus of the probe shifted...
Wedding called off: ‘Calm isn’t silence’ – Smriti Mandhana’s latest post goes viral
Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has announced the cancellation of her wedding with Bollywood composer Palash Muchhal. She has requested privacy while dealing with this personal matter.Following her announcement, Mandhana shared a video on Instagram featuring herself in a mobile phone advertisement. Her caption read:...
IND vs SA: Bumrah on the cusp of historic milestone; a first by Indian bowler
Jasprit Bumrah (ANI) Jasprit Bumrah is heading into the T20I series against South Africa with several major records within touching distance, adding extra intrigue as India resume white-ball action on Tuesday in Cuttack. India arrive at the five-match contest after a mixed fortnight in international cricket. A bruising 0–2 Test defeat at home was followed...
Govt may give 5% of IndiGo flight share to other airlines
Amidst ongoing flight disruptions, the government is weighing the option of cutting IndiGo’s flight schedule by 5%, with plans to redistribute these time slots to other carriers. IndiGo has acknowledged the issues, attributing them to recent duty requirements and changes in their winter travel timetable. NEW DELHI: IndiGo may have its schedule cut by 5%...
Tatas to make chips, laptops for Intel in Gujarat, Assam
Tata Electronics is set to manufacture Intel’s advanced AI laptop chips and employ cutting-edge packaging technologies at its new Gujarat and Assam facilities. This significant collaboration aims to boost India’s semiconductor ambitions, enhance cost-effectiveness, and accelerate market entry for Intel, tapping into the nation’s burgeoning AI PC demand. MUMBAI: Tata Electronics will manufacture chips and...
China must assure us our citizens won’t be harassed: India
NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over the treatment meted out to a resident of Arunachal Pradesh transiting through the Shanghai airport, India has sought assurances from Beijing that its citizens will not be selectively harassed. The govt had earlier registered strong protest with China for the detention of the Indian woman, reiterating its position that the...
Vande Mataram debate a diversion, timed for Bengal elections: Oppn
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Monday said the discussion on Vande Mataram in Parliament was timed for the approaching West Bengal assembly polls and that the govt wanted to divert attention from the problems people were facing.Participating in a discussion in Lok Sabha on 150 years of the national song, penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee,...
Ayesha Curry admits feeling anger when women try to pursue Stephen Curry
Ayesha Curry opens up about women approaching Stephen Curry.(Image via Elsa/Getty Images) Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star player, has been with his wife, Ayesha Curry, even before he was drafted in the NBA.While Stephen Curry is pretty private, Ayesha Curry is more public about the things that happen in her life. The popular...
