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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."

As India embarks on its grand festive season, which culminates with Diwali, quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have reported remarkable sales milestones during Raksha Bandhan 2024. Both companies surpassed their 2023 performance, reflecting the growing reliance on these platforms for festival shopping.

In a breathtaking display of courage and skill, British adventurer Joshua Bregmen has set a new Guinness World Record by performing the highest altitude ski-base jump ever recorded. Bregmen, 34, executed the daring feat from an 18,753-foot (5,716-meter) cliff in the Himalayas, surpassing the previous record of 14,301 feet set by Frenchman Matthias Giraud in 2019.

The DLF Mall of India in Sector 18 was evacuated this morning following an alleged bomb threat email that led to a large-scale security operation. The evacuation began around 11 a.m., causing a temporary suspension of all activities within the mall, including movie screenings.

Supriya Sule, Lok Sabha MP from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), revealed on Sunday that her phone and WhatsApp accounts have been compromised. Sule issued an urgent request to the public to refrain from calling or texting her, as she has lodged a formal complaint with the police regarding the security breach.

Seven members of a family tragically lost their lives and three others remain missing after their SUV was swept away by a swollen seasonal rivulet in Punjab on Sunday. The incident occurred around 34 km from Hoshiarpur, in the Jaijon Choe rivulet, which had overflowed due to recent heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the state and surrounding regions.

According to the latest Barclays-Hurun India report, the Ambani family tops the list of the country's most valuable family businesses with an astounding valuation of ₹25.75 trillion, which constitutes nearly 10% of India's GDP. The report, which is based on company valuations as of March 20, 2024, excludes private investments and liquid assets while adjusting for cross-holdings to avoid double counting.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing seven prestigious awards at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards held in Ontario, California. This accomplishment marks KIA as the first Indian airport to garner such a high number of accolades at this globally recognized event.