Air India CEO summoned over major security lapse at Delhi airport

The Centre summoned Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam over an alleged security lapse after three foreign nationals left Delhi airport without immigration clearance. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a show-cause notice to the airline. Air India CEO Summoned Over Security Lapse Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam and his … Read more

Oracle Layoffs: 6 AM Job-Cut Emails Return As AI and Cloud Spending Soars

Oracle has initiated a new round of layoffs as part of a broader restructuring to prioritize artificial intelligence. Affected employees were notified of their immediate termination, though the total number of cuts remains undisclosed. The layoffs coincide with Oracle’s massive spending increase on AI and cloud infrastructure. A new round of Oracle layoffs has begun, … Read more

Indian auto sales boom in Aug 2026; passenger vehicles up by 36.5%

India’s auto sector thrived in August 2026, producing over 31.57 lakh vehicles. Domestic passenger vehicle sales surged by 36.5% to 4.39 lakh units, while two-wheeler sales crossed 20.34 lakh units, marking a 10.5% growth year-on-year. India produced over 31.57 lakh vehicles in August 2026, with domestic sales of passenger vehicles standing at 4.39 lakh units … Read more

Can Viking Therapeutics Beat Big Pharma With Monthly Weight-Loss Shots? Here’s The Risk CEO Says Could Derail It

CEO Brian Lian said monthly VK2735 must preserve weight loss without restarting nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal effects. Viking is testing whether VK2735 can shift patients from weekly weight-loss injections to monthly maintenance dosing. The completed study tested every-other-week doses up to 10 mg and monthly doses reaching 22.5 mg; results remain due this quarter. … Read more

India’s strategic interests best served by considered calculation, not knee-jerk responses: EAM Jaishankar on countering global uncertainties

 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India’s strategic interests amid global turbulence are best served by “considered calculation” rather than knee-jerk responses, stressing the need to continuously assess and optimise the country’s strategy as it navigates a more complex international landscape. Addressing the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs … Read more

UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of charges: FinMin

The Finance Ministry has notified that UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 cannot attract any direct or indirect charges. The rule, which also applies to RuPay debit cards, keeps about 96% of UPI transactions by volume within the zero-charge limit. UPI Transactions Up to Rs 2,000 to Remain Charge-Free The Finance Ministry has notified that … Read more

Over 10k-acre defence land remains illegally occupied: Panel in Supreme Court

Over the past decade, defence establishments freed more than 2,000 acres from encroachments, but over 10,800 acres still remain under illegal occupation according to a committee examining defence land encroachment across the country. Data presented by the Independent Committee on Issues of Defence Land Management reveals that defence services and other stakeholders managed to retrieve … Read more

Superfast travel in NCR: New rapid rail network to connect Delhi with Karnal and Bawal; Check route

Following the success of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, preparations are underway to run the Namo Bharat Train on two more routes in the NCR. These two routes will connect Haryana’s industrial and educational hubs. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is in the final stages of obtaining formal cabinet approval from the central government … Read more

UP Weather: Rain Alert In Ghaziabad, Meerut, Lucknow, 4 Other Districts Today; Forecast

UP Weather Today: Monsoon activity has once again gained pace in North India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for several districts in Uttar Pradesh. These districts include Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur. Winds of up to 30 to 50 kmph and lightning are expected during … Read more