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In a lighthearted and whimsical incident that has taken social media by storm, a woman reportedly stranded in the Dubai desert ordered a camel through the Uber app, leaving viewers both amused and questioning the authenticity of the situation. The viral video, which has garnered over three million views on Instagram, showcases a unique twist on transportation options in the city known for its luxury and innovation.

In a remarkable celebration of love and adventure, a Saudi couple recently made headlines by tying the knot underwater in the Red Sea, just off the coast of Jeddah. This innovative ceremony marks one of the first underwater weddings in Saudi Arabia and is part of a growing trend of couples seeking unique wedding experiences that blend romance with adventure.

Annu Sharma, a Delhi-based software engineer at Google, recently caused a stir online after sharing a surprising rejection from a startup. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sharma posted a screenshot of the rejection letter, which stated she was turned down for being "too good" for the position. In disbelief, she commented, "Didn't know you could be rejected for being too good."

Meta has terminated 24 employees in Los Angeles after discovering they misused company-issued meal credits to purchase personal household items. According to a report by the Financial Times, these staff members were using their $25 meal credits to buy non-food items, including toothpaste, acne pads, and wine glasses.

In a recent media call, Byju Raveendran, the founder of the beleaguered edtech company Byju's, expressed his commitment to repaying all outstanding debts to lenders, provided they are willing to collaborate with him. Raveendran's remarks come as the company faces ongoing insolvency proceedings triggered by a dispute with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over unpaid dues.

wiss-Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal has escalated his efforts to secure the release of his 26-year-old daughter, Vasundhara Oswal, who is reportedly facing unlawful detention in Uganda. Pankaj Oswal filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) after his daughter was allegedly seized by around 20 armed men from his extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) plant in Luwero on October 1.

In an era where flights are often associated with long layovers and tedious journeys, one remarkable route stands out for its extraordinary brevity. Operated by Loganair, the world's shortest scheduled flight connects the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, taking less than two minutes to complete.

An IndiGo flight traveling from Mumbai to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad late Tuesday night due to a bomb threat that later turned out to be a hoax. The aircraft, carrying nearly 200 passengers and crew members, landed safely in Ahmedabad, where security agencies conducted a thorough search and found no suspicious items.

Bengaluru’s Phoenix Mall of Asia in Yelahanka was heavily waterlogged following intense thunderstorms that hit the city on Tuesday. Social media visuals captured the extent of the flooding, showing that the mall’s entire parking area and entrance were submerged, making it difficult for customers to access the facility.

The Indian government has taken significant steps to strengthen consumer rights in the ride-hailing sector by mandating Ola, the cab aggregator led by Bhavish Aggarwal, to implement new refund policies and provide receipts for auto rides. This directive comes from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.