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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a substantial fine on Air India for a serious breach involving unqualified crew members. The aviation regulator has fined the airline ₹90 lakh for operating a flight with non-qualified staff, alongside additional penalties for specific airline officials.

The Karnataka Cabinet has greenlit the construction of South Asia’s tallest skydeck, set to rise 250 meters above Bengaluru at an estimated cost of ₹500 crore. This ambitious project promises to transform the city’s skyline and offer a breathtaking 360-degree view of the tech capital of India.

The Sri Lankan government has announced a new visa policy that will grant visa-free access to citizens from 35 countries, including India, beginning October 31. The decision, aimed at boosting tourism, was approved by the Cabinet and marks a significant step in Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract more visitors to the island nation.

A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was reported on an Air India flight arriving from Mumbai. The aircraft, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at around 8 a.m. and was immediately directed to an isolation bay.

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who recently tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal at her Bandra residence, has now put the very apartment up for sale. The sea-facing Mumbai apartment, located in the upscale Bandra West area, is listed for ₹25 crore. A real estate Instagram account recently shared a video of the property, which quickly caught the attention of fans who recognized it as Sonakshi's home.

A devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical company in Andhra Pradesh's Achutapuram Special Economic Zone has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people, with 41 others injured. The explosion occurred at the Escientia Company, a facility involved in the production of intermediate chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

In a recent and provocative social media post, billionaire Elon Musk compared Brazil’s Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes to the notorious Harry Potter villain, Lord Voldemort. The comparison, made in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), has gone viral and ignited further controversy.

In a distressing turn of events, an Air India cabin crew member was reportedly assaulted in her hotel room in London late last night. The airline confirmed the intrusion, describing the incident as an “unlawful intrusion” at a hotel operated by a major international chain.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has raised significant concerns about the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney’s media assets, according to a Reuters report. The CCI's initial assessment suggests that the merger could adversely affect competition, particularly due to the combined entity’s dominance over cricket broadcast rights.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently sparked speculation about his potential involvement in a future Donald Trump administration after responding to the former president's suggestion that he might offer Musk an advisory role. Musk's response came in the form of a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), where he stated, "I am willing to serve."