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Ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a unique service called ‘Uber Moto Women’ in Bengaluru, designed exclusively for women riders and drivers. This new service aims to provide a safe, affordable, and convenient commute option while addressing women’s safety and mobility concerns, as well as offering flexible earning opportunities for female drivers.

In a startling incident, a woman from China fell from a moving train in Sri Lanka after she leaned outside the train to record a Reel. The dangerous stunt, which involved the woman attempting to capture a selfie video while the train was in motion, quickly turned into a terrifying moment when a tree branch struck her, pulling her out of the train.

In a significant move to bolster India’s defence capabilities and drive self-reliance in the sector, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹13,500-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Sukhoi-30 (Su-30) fighter aircraft. The deal, finalized on Thursday, includes not only the aircraft but also associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF), further advancing the country's efforts to reduce dependence on foreign military imports.

An American citizen, identified as Joshua Ivan Richardson, was arrested at Jollygrant Airport in Dehradun on Sunday after a satellite phone was found in his luggage during a routine security check. The arrest has drawn attention to the strict regulations governing the use of satellite phones in India.

YesMadam, an at-home beauty services startup, has responded to growing social media speculation following the circulation of a viral email that suggested the company had fired employees who expressed stress in an internal survey. The beauty services company issued a statement on LinkedIn, apologizing for the distress caused by the controversy and clarifying that no employees were terminated.

In a significant move, the Government of India has appointed Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The announcement was made on Monday through an official notification issued by the Centre's cabinet committee. Malhotra will succeed Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure is set to conclude on Tuesday.

In a world where technology and smartphones are often seen as inseparable from daily life, one Chinese woman has managed to break free from her phone for an impressive eight hours, winning a unique competition designed to encourage mindfulness and digital detox. The contest, held in Chongqing, southwest China, challenged participants to disconnect from their phones and spend the day in a controlled environment.

In a bizarre incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Machalpur district, a thief offered prayers at a petrol pump office before making off with ₹1.57 lakh in cash. The incident occurred on Saturday night at a petrol station located on the Soyat Kalan - Sujalpur highway, while the employees were fast asleep at the fuel bank.

Social entrepreneur Trisha Shetty, founder of the NGO SheSays, has accused IndiGo Airlines of mishandling a robbery incident involving her mother aboard one of their flights. According to Shetty’s post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), her mother was robbed mid-flight on IndiGo flight 6E 17, and the airline’s crew allegedly failed to assist in filing a complaint.

The Indian Navy is set to unveil its latest addition, the INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, on December 9, 2024, during a grand commissioning ceremony in Kaliningrad, Russia. The event will be attended by India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who will be the chief guest, alongside senior officials from both Russian and Indian governments and defence sectors. This milestone marks a significant leap in the Navy's modernization efforts, reinforcing India’s defense capabilities.