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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged British Airways to reinstate direct flights between London and Kolkata, citing high demand for the route. She made the appeal during an interactive session titled "Opportunities in West Bengal" in London on Tuesday, where she also encouraged British businesses to invest in green technologies, smart infrastructure, and clean energy in the state.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has expressed concern over the non-utilization of ₹858 crore allocated for pollution control, warning that India’s worsening environmental pollution has severe consequences for public health and the ecosystem.

The central government has made it clear that it is not considering any changes to the retirement age of government employees, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh announced on Wednesday.

Shark Tank judge and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Executive Director Namita Thapar questions the push for excessively long work hours, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance.

American aerospace giant Boeing has laid off around 180 employees at its Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru as part of its ongoing global workforce reduction efforts, according to a source cited in a report by news agency PTI.

A humanoid robot from China has captured global attention with its jaw-dropping martial arts skills. Developed by Chinese robotics startup Unitree, the robot, named G1, has been seen executing precise kung fu moves, roundhouse kicks, and even a side flip with remarkable agility and balance.

In a rare instance of direct corporate engagement, Ganesh Sonawane, founder and CEO of Frido, instantly responded to a customer's complaint about a faulty product on X (formerly Twitter), and his reaction has now gone viral.

The central government is considering implementing an annual pass system to replace the existing toll collection mechanism on national highways, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide greater convenience to road users.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is set for a major transition as Terminal 1 (T1) becomes fully operational on April 15, while Terminal 2 (T2) will shut down next month for refurbishment. The announcement was made by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the airport's operator, on Thursday.

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal will pay actor-choreographer Dhanashree Verma ₹4.75 crore in alimony as part of their divorce settlement, according to a report by Bar and Bench. The alimony amount was disclosed during a Bombay High Court hearing, where the couple sought to fast-track their divorce proceedings by waiving the mandatory six-month reconciliation period.