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A Delhi-bound Air India flight was forced to return to Chicago after spending nearly 10 hours in the air, as 11 out of 12 lavatories on board became clogged and unusable.

The National Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday that the consumer price index (CPI) declined by 0.7% in February compared to a year earlier. This marks a sharp contrast to the 0.5% gain recorded in the previous month and surpasses Bloomberg economists' median forecast of a 0.4% drop.

PURI: A priest of the renowned Jagannath Temple in Puri has announced plans to develop a 300-room luxury resort designed to provide a "satvik" experience to pilgrims and travelers. The resort, named Jagannatham, aims to blend spiritual serenity with modern comforts while maintaining a strict vegetarian and non-liquor policy.

The Karnataka government has officially implemented a statewide cap on movie ticket prices, ensuring that no film screening charges more than ₹200 per ticket. This regulation, which applies to all films and theaters, including multiplexes, is intended to make cinema more accessible and affordable for audiences

The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Maharashtra government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) to Adani Properties Ltd, directing that all financial transactions related to the project be routed through an escrow account. The court made the award of the contract subject to its final ruling while admitting a petition by SecLink Technologies Corporation (STC), which challenged the Maharashtra government’s tendering process.

IT major Infosys has informed its employees that it will introduce “system interventions” to ensure compliance with its hybrid work policy, mandating at least 10 days of work from the office each month. The changes, set to take effect from March 10, 2025, were communicated through an internal email sent by functional heads, as reported by The Economic Times.

Global travel-tech unicorn OYO has appointed Sonal Sinha as the Chief Executive Officer of G6 Hospitality, the American motel firm it recently acquired from Blackstone Real Estate. The acquisition, completed in December 2024, added 1,500 franchised hotels across the United States and Canada to OYO’s portfolio, significantly strengthening its presence in North America.

American electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has secured a 4,000-square-foot space in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) for its first showroom in India. The company, promoted by billionaire Elon Musk, will be paying a monthly rent of over Rs 35 lakh for the premium commercial space, which also includes parking facilities.

In a significant move towards workplace inclusivity, engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for its women employees. The decision, revealed on Thursday, is set to benefit approximately 5,000 women employees at the company’s headquarters.

In a major boost to religious tourism and last-mile connectivity in Uttarakhand, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two ropeway projects under the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana. The projects aim to provide seamless access to the Kedarnath temple and Hemkund Sahib, significantly reducing travel time and easing the journey for pilgrims.