Air India has extended its flight cancellations to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah until October 20, 2026, citing security concerns in Saudi Arabia. The move follows recent attacks on civilian airports and a similar decision by other carriers. Air India has extended the cancellation of all its flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and … Read more
A fire broke out in offices on the second floor of a building in Delhi’s Kalkaji on Friday. Three water tenders were rushed to the spot. No casualties were reported, and cooling operations are underway. Further details are awaited. Fire in Delhi’s Kalkaji A fire broke out in offices on the second floor of a … Read more
Amid a five-year high in festive demand, BharatPe has launched Agentic AI, a 24×7 voice and chat assistant on its Business app. Built with Gemini on Google Cloud, it helps merchants manage increased activity and provides personalized support. India’s festive season has become a defining period for consumer demand, bringing a sustained surge in activity … Read more
The HP High Court ordered a stop to unauthorised construction in Shimla, citing a PIL on multi-storey buildings and tree felling. It questioned police for a blank FIR, suggesting a deliberate attempt to shield the accused from being identified. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed an immediate halt to further construction at a site … Read more
APEDA flagged off the first export of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria. The initiative aims to boost market access for traditional products, benefiting farmers with better prices and supporting sustainable livelihoods. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the flag-off … Read more
The Supreme Court declined an urgent plea from Delhi traders to stop a protest at Connaught Place, citing potential business losses of Rs 200 crore daily during the festive season. The court hoped for ‘better sense’ and will hear the matter on Oct 26. The Supreme Court on Friday refused urgent directions against the Cockroach … Read more
Chinese FM Wang Yi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging Israel to halt West Bank settlements and reopen Gaza access. He stressed the need to prevent a humanitarian crisis and reiterated China’s support for the two-state solution to the conflict. China’s Demands on Gaza and West Bank Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Israel … Read more
The government approved Rs 1,194.92 crore to upgrade 25 ITIs in Maharashtra, Odisha, and J&K under the PM-SETU scheme. The investment, in partnership with industry players, aims to strengthen vocational training and youth employability. The government has approved investment plans worth Rs 1,194.92 crore to upgrade 25 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Maharashtra, Odisha and … Read more
Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has proposed reducing government job service tenure to 10-15 years to create more opportunities. He suggested this could help ensure one government job per family, while slamming the KPSC for alleged corruption. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy has proposed a new approach to government employment, … Read more
The body of a 13-year-old girl, a waste collector, was discovered in an abandoned building in Bhopal. She had been reported missing the previous night. Police have detained a suspect and are awaiting post-mortem results to determine the cause of death. A 13-year-old girl was found dead in an abandoned building in Madhya Pradesh’s capital, … Read more