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A group of pilots from Akasa Air has written to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, seeking an investigation into the airline’s hiring practices, rostering issues, and operational lapses. In their letter, addressed to Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, Civil Aviation Secretary, and Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilots raised serious concerns regarding the airline’s internal operations.

Foxconn, one of Apple’s key manufacturing partners, has paused new rotations of Chinese workers to its iPhone factories in India, opting instead to send in Taiwanese workers, according to a report from Rest of World. This disruption, coupled with delays in critical shipments of manufacturing equipment, is expected to significantly impact Foxconn’s operations in India and potentially complicate Apple’s plans to diversify its iPhone production away from China.

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal have reportedly invested in a lavish property worth ₹44.52 crore in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu area. According to property registration documents accessed by IndexTap, the apartment, located on the seventh floor of an under-construction building, spans a generous 5,112 square feet of carpet area and includes four car parking spaces.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led a grand roadshow in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant event in the region’s development. The roadshow, which witnessed enthusiastic crowds, also included the unveiling of various projects worth ₹2 lakh crore aimed at boosting the state’s infrastructure and economic growth.

In a groundbreaking moment for India’s metro rail development, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has unveiled its first indigenous driverless trainset for the Yellow Line, a milestone that showcases the country’s growing capabilities in urban transportation. The fully Made-in-India train, built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd at their Uttarpara facility in West Bengal, is poised to revolutionize public transit in the city.

A chilling incident occurred at Arunachal Pradesh’s popular Sela Pass when a group of tourists fell into a frozen lake after the ice beneath them cracked unexpectedly. The group of four, including two women, found themselves in peril when the fragile ice gave way, sending them plunging into the freezing waters below.

YouTuber Gaurav Taneja made a jaw-dropping claim during his appearance on the upcoming season of Shark Tank India, leaving the panel of investors stunned. Taneja, known for his massive following and business ventures, shared that his whey protein brand achieved a remarkable Rs 1 crore in sales in just one hour, despite their website being password-protected.

Amazon Prime has secured the global rights to an exclusive documentary that will offer viewers a rare and intimate look into the life of Melania Trump, the former First Lady of the United States. The highly anticipated film, slated for release in the second half of 2025, will provide an unprecedented behind-the-scenes view of Melania's personal and professional life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the much-anticipated Janakpuri West-Krishna Park Extension section of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the capital's metro network. This extension is the first stretch of Phase IV to be inaugurated, and passenger services are expected to begin from 3 pm on the same day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a crucial 13-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity within the National Capital Region (NCR). This stretch between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar marks the expansion of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the region, fulfilling a long-standing dream for fast, safe, and efficient travel.