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Air India has announced its plan to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organisation (BMTO) in Bengaluru to address the growing demand for skilled aircraft maintenance engineers as the airline expands its fleet. The BMTO will offer a 2+2-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) programme, certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

In a significant development for the Indian stock market, online food delivery giant Zomato will be included in the prestigious BSE Sensex, replacing JSW Steel from December 23, 2024. This reconstitution of the Sensex, which is announced by Asia Index Private Ltd, a subsidiary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will take effect on the specified date.

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his ambitious ventures ranging from electric vehicles to space exploration, has responded to TIME magazine’s December edition, which featured a headline asking, “What’s next on his to-do list?” The magazine’s cover photo of Musk displayed a checklist of major accomplishments and future aspirations, including goals like “Become richest man,” “Buy Twitter,” “Launch rocket,” “Fly to Mars,” and “Implant human brain chip.” However, the list also included unchecked items like “Slash $2 trillion” and “Fly to Mars.”

Ola Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) company led by Bhavish Aggarwal, has announced plans to lay off at least 500 employees as part of a significant restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and addressing mounting losses. The company, which has faced controversies, including a government probe and consumer complaints, is making the move to cut redundancies and streamline its workforce in an effort to drive profitability.

In a fresh legal development, Byju Raveendran, the founder of the embattled ed-tech giant Byju's, has been accused of attempting to secretly regain control of the company using hidden loan funds. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Raveendran allegedly hid millions of dollars of loan proceeds to purchase back a software company that had been taken over by an American trustee.

Food delivery giant Zomato has issued a statement addressing the growing concerns about suspicious "one-dish" restaurants on its platform, which were reportedly selling items with vague names at high prices. These restaurants, some of which listed items like "Naughty Strawberry" and "Merry Berry," had raised suspicion among users who feared that the dishes were code names for illicit items such as drugs or vapes.

In a significant move, Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, is all set to launch its much-awaited streaming platform on November 20 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The service, which has been in development for over a year, will offer a range of content from the archives of Prasar Bharati, including programming from its flagship channels, Doordarshan and All India Radio.

In a significant move, Karnataka’s popular dairy brand, Nandini, will officially make its debut in the national capital on Thursday. This marks the brand’s first venture into North India, as it looks to expand its reach beyond the state of Karnataka. The launch event is set to be a high-profile occasion, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in attendance.

The startup landscape in India is set for a transformative new addition with the launch of First500days, a venture studio founded by Shivam Pal in partnership with Singapore-based LaunchPilot, led by Sarvesh Tusnial. First500days aims to create a nurturing environment for early-stage startups, equipping them with essential resources, mentorship, and strategic support to turn ideas into scalable, impactful businesses.

A viral post by Rishabh Jain, an IIT Bombay graduate and entrepreneur, has brought attention to the escalating costs of school fees in India. Jain, a Jaipur-based father, raised alarm over the high fees being charged by reputed schools in the city, specifically highlighting a fee of over ₹4 lakh …