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Akasa CEO Gets DGCA Warning Over Regulatory Violations

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Akasa Air's accountable manager and chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube asking him to ensure strict compliance with the rules to prevent regulatory lapses, days after the airline was warned for violating norms related to handling dangerous goods.

India in talks with UAE, others to set up data embassies

India is in talks with several countries to house so-called data embassies, which will allow them to store a copy of sovereign data here and retain control over it, three people aware of the matter said.

Govt eyes exports as one of the engines of growth

The Union budget for 2025-26 may focus on exports as one of the engines of growth by extending interest subsidy for exporters, tweaking of customs duties for enhanced competitiveness, setting up e-commerce export hubs, finalising free trade agreements (FTAs), incentivising agri-exports, and providing a special emphasis on organic produce such as turmeric, three people close to the development said.

Adani eyes Emaar India stake for up to ₹5,000 cr

Deal may be routed via Adani Realty; Adani to use family wealth to fund deal

TikTok Dismisses Report of Sale of US Ops to Musk

TikTok on Tuesday labelled as \"pure fiction\" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.

Gaza ceasefire closer than ever as Israel, Hamas work on final details

The ball is now in Hamas's court. If Hamas accepts, the deal is ready to be concluded and implemented. ANTONY BLINKEN, US Secretary of State

Trump's Pentagon pick comes under fire at Senate hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's process to get his nominees confirmed began on a stormy note with Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) slamming his pick as the secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, about his personal conduct, views on women in combat, racist comments, alcohol abuse, lack of experience, support for war criminals, partisanship, and poor record of management.

Party of B'desh's Ex-PM Khaleda Urges Poll by Aug

Bangladesh's interim government should hold general elections by August in the \"greater interest of the country\", the party of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia said on Tuesday, citing growing political and economic instability.

Impeachment Trial of Yoon Adjourned

South Korea's Constitutional Court adjourned the opening session of the impeachment trial of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol within minutes on Tuesday, after the embattled leader did not attend court.

Big power game on the high seas

Great powers have great navies. India has started to realise this

When Establishment Memorialises Orwell

To mark the 75th death anniversary of George Orwell (1903-1950), the British writer, the Royal Mint released a special 2-pound coin on Tuesday.

Niti Aayog 2.0 in the time of global churn

Intellectual traditions of the neo-liberal era—open markets, deregulation, globalization, smaller state—that dominated policymaking in India since the 1991 moment, are losing legitimacy both in India and across the globe.

Impending showdown in China-US techno-sphere

The year 2025 has begun on a bad note for Chinese tech companies with the United States (US) designating social media and gaming giant, Tencent, and battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as military companies.

Worry Over a Falling Rupee

A strong currency is no reflection of a strong economy. Exchange rates are best left to economists to manage

Drive to uncover the truth marked by many a danger

For regional journalists, who brave all odds for a story, experience is the only teacher and while work brings influence, it also puts them at risk

Two More Held in Athlete Rape Case; Mother Set to Be Moved to Shelter

Two more men were arrested in connection with the rape of a Dalit athlete in Kerala, officials said on Tuesday, taking the number of arrests to 44.

₹10L Aid to Kin of C'garh Journalist

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday announced financial assistance of ₹10 lakh to the family of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who was murdered in Bijapur district earlier this month.

PoK being used as a terror hub: Rajnath in J&K

Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) or face consequences, defence minister Rajnath Singh warned on Tuesday, accusing the neighbouring country of making persistent attempts to destabilise India by sponsoring terrorism.

Bomb hoaxes become latest Delhi flashpoint

A day in electoral fight for Delhi

PM Releases 'IMD Vision-2047' for 100% Detection of Weather Events

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the \"IMD Vision-2047\"—a document outlining the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) road map for weather resilience, forecasting and climate change till the year 2047.

Devotees take holy dip at the Sangam

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims took the first \"Amrit Snan\"-formerly known as Shahi Snan (royal bath)- in freezing waters at the confluence or Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the beginning of the harvest season, at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Tuesday.

Our party has become like Congress: Sena (UBT) MLA

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership received a jolt on Tuesday, when a senior party leader remarked, \"Our party has become like the Congress.\" Senior MLA and group leader of the Sena (UBT) in the assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav, was expressing his displeasure over his party's functioning at a meeting of office-bearers in Chiplun and surrounding areas in Ratnagiri district, on Monday.

Court questions BMC's decision to demolish toilets to widen road

A PIL SOUGHT HC INTERVENTION IN STOPPING THE DEMOLITION OF 2 PUBLIC TOILETS

Pawar Sr calls MVA meet to keep allies together

The announcement comes as cracks have emerged in the opposition alliance following poor showing in assembly polls

Kandivali East Plot Sold To K Raheja Corp For ₹466 Crore

Mumbai-based realtor K Raheja Corp Real Estate Pvt Ltd has purchased a 5.75-acre plot in Kandivali East's Ashok Nagar area for ₹466 crore, as per documents accessed via real estate data analytics platform CRE Matrix.

5 Star Hotel Duped of ₹1.38 Cr by New Year Party Planner

An event management company that organised a New Year's Party at a five-star hotel in Andheri East, with over 3,500 attending it, has allegedly duped the hotel of ₹1.38 crore.

CID books Munde aide Karad under MCOCA in extortion case

Demonstrations were held despite orders prohibiting such acts in Beed district till January 28. Cops and onlookers saved 2 from self-immolation

Police Arrest Bike Borne Men Who Shot At Contractor

The two bike borne assailants who shot a contractor in broad daylight in Sanpada, on January 3, were arrested by the police.

50 Minors Abused by Psychologist Through 15 Years

The city police on Monday arrested a 47-year-old psychologist for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 students over the past 15 years.

EOW to restart its intelligence unit

Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has decided to restart its financial crime intelligence unit following the emergence of the Torres Jewellery ponzi scheme, which escaped the notice of various intelligence agencies despite functioning since February 2024.