With both airlines constrained on the deliveries front until last year, this is good news on multiple counts. With as many seats, the cost per seat goes down to the minimums amongst the fleet for these two airlines.
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Why 737 MAX 10 certification is good news for Air India group and Akasa Air
Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 certification clears a key hurdle for Akasa Air and Air India Express, potentially unlocking higher-capacity aircraft, lower per-seat costs and new opportunities to compete with IndiGo.
Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jio Platforms has rewritten Indian IPO history.
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Jio IPO has broken many records with its launch. It’s our Word of the Week
Jio Platforms, home to India’s biggest telecom company, has rewritten the country’s IPO history with its public offering. The Rs 30,213-crore offering was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening, making it the largest and fastest-ever subscribed offering.…
The winners of the 17th Epson International Pano Awards have turned brilliant auroras, bustling cityscapes and landscapes into wow-worthy images.
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Running rhinos and dancing auroras: The perfect panorama photos of 2026
The winners of the 2026 Epson International Pano awards have been announced, showcasing our great, big, beautiful world in ultra-wide glory
Left-wing leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured an unprecedented victory in the Brazil presidential election on Sunday. He came from behind to win the runoff election, defying all odds.
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Brazil presidential elections: How Lula staged a dramatic comeback to win fourth term
After narrowly losing the first round of election to Flavio Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has staged a dramatic comeback to become the president of Brazil for a fourth term. The 80-year-old rallied around cost-of-living issues. He also persuaded voters…
Could rapper Nicki Minaj be the next White House press secretary? Rumours swirl days after Katie Zacharia resigned from the position.
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Nicki Minaj to be next White House press secretary? How a social media post fuelled the buzz
After Nicki Minaj was seen with US President Donald Trump at a rally in Michigan, the internet has started speculating that she could be the next White House press secretary. The White House has not confirmed any plans about who could take the post, which…
Lula da Silva becomes the first Brazilian elected to four presidential terms. What does his victory mean for Brics, India-Brazil ties and relations with Donald Trump’s US? Here’s what you need to know.
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Brazil polls: What Lula’s historic win means for India and Brics
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8 per cent of the vote. His victory preserves Brazil’s commitment to Brics and could strengthen ties with India, even as trade tensions with…
India taunted Pakistan at a UN session, calling it a ‘Form 47 government’ and saying it dares not override its military rulers. But what does this jibe mean, and when did it first emerge?
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India taunts Pakistan with ‘Form 47 government’ remark. What does this jibe mean?
India’s First Secretary at the UN, Raghoo Puri, criticised Pakistan, calling it a ‘Form 47 government’, adding that it should focus on domestic challenges. The jibe refers to the 2024 elections after members of jailed Imran Khan’s party alleged poll rigging…
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Israel votes in a high-stakes election tomorrow that could determine Benjamin Netanyahu’s future. Who is challenging him, what do the final polls reveal, and why could coalition arithmetic decide who becomes the next prime minister?
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Can Netanyahu win again? All you need to know about the high-stakes election in Israel
Israel votes on October 27 in a high-stakes election that could change Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future. With Gadi Eisenkot emerging as a key challenger, tight polls, coalition math and the fallout from the October 7 attacks are set to determine who…
The Pentagon is preparing US military bases to keep operating for at least 90 days without outside support amid the possibility of a major war that could cripple power grids, disrupt supply chains, and threaten critical infrastructure on American soil.
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Inside the doomsday plan to keep US military bases running for 90 days in isolation
The Pentagon’s FORTRESS plan aims to keep major US military bases running for 90 days without outside help during a major war. It includes independent power supplies, strategic reserves of weapons and fuel, backup supply chains, and plans to switch civilian…
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday and has refused to concede, said that a Supreme Court justice has barred him from leaving the country and ordered him to hand over his passports.
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Defeated Flavio Bolsonaro hands over passports, calls travel ban 'attempt to intimidate'
Flavio Bolsonaro says a Supreme Court justice has banned him from leaving Brazil and ordered him to hand over his passports a day after he lost the presidential election to Lula.
Israel will vote today in its first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks. The polls are the most consequential for the nation in recent years.
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‘Election is about the identity of Israel’: What’s at stake as the country goes to the polls today?
Thousands of Israelis will cast their vote today (October 27) in what is being called the most consequential election of the country. The vote will not just determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career but also shape the country’s approach…
The Gen Z of Arunachal Pradesh are staging protests against an 11,200-MW dam that India has proposed to counter China. What is this infra project, and why is it angering some in the Northeastern state?
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Why Arunachal's Gen Z is protesting against India’s mega dam to counter China
Arunachal Pradesh’s Gen Z is protesting against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, an 11,200-MW dam intended to counter China’s mega dam in Tibet. While the government cites water security and flood control, indigenous communities fear displacement…
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It is likely to make landfall on October 28, affecting Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The storm is expected to bring maximum sustained wind speeds of 115-125 kmph and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
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Cyclone Arnab: How strong and devastating could this ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm be?
Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, with landfall expected on October 28 (Wednesday). The India Meteorological Department has forecast winds of 115–125 kmph, with gusts reaching 140 kmph. Several Odisha districts are under red and orange…
Microsoft has announced that it is offering voluntary exit packages to 60,000 of its employees across four countries, including India. People in India working in roles across Copilot, AI experiences, Windows and Devices, Xbox, finance and human resources, could be impacted by the move.
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Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees: How will Indians be affected?
Microsoft has announced buyouts for 60,000 employees, nearly 27 per cent of its global workforce, across the US, UK, Canada, and India. The tech giant, which employs approximately 23,000 people in Hyderabad, has not revealed how many of its Indian staff will…
From Ken Paxton's legal controversies in Texas to Michigan's heated Senate race, scandals, allegations and misinformation are dominating the 2026 United States midterms. Who are the candidates facing the biggest controversies ahead of November 3?
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From Ken Paxton to Abdul El-Sayed, the most controversial candidates of 2026 US midterms
The 2026 US midterm elections are being overshadowed by scandals, allegations and misinformation involving candidates from both parties. Key races include Ken Paxton versus James Talarico in Texas, Abdul El-Sayed versus Mike Rogers in Michigan, and Susan…
Beatrice Keul, former Miss Switzerland, has alleged that US President Donald Trump raped her at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in November 1993 and warned her to stay silent. Keul has described the assault by Trump as "brutal", which left her "bleeding and bruised."
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Who is former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul, who has accused Trump of rape?
Former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul has alleged that US President Donald Trump raped her in 1993 at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Keul has described the assault as 'brutal', which left her 'bleeding and bruised', according to a congressional report examining…
The Luce-Celler Act in 1946 made people of Indian descent eligible for naturalisation as US citizens. It was the result of the efforts of a Punjabi businessman, Jagjit Singh.
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US midterms: How Jagjit Singh lobbied hard for Indians to become US citizens
Today, the Indian-American community is a crucial voting bloc in the US midterms. But their participation wouldn’t have been possible if not for the Luce-Celler Act, signed in 1946, which granted Indians citizenship rights in America. At the heart of this…
Described as the most consequential election in decades, Israeli parliamentary polls may take many weeks or even months to determine who will become the country's next prime minister. There could even be another election. But how? Here's the breakdown of the process.
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Israel election: Why it could take weeks or even months to know who the next PM will be
In Israel, it may take many weeks to determine who will form the next government. The fight is tight between Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponent, retired General Gadi Eisenkot. In the end, if both contenders fall short of the 61-seat majority mark, another…
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in the United States after leaving Brazil following his defeat in the presidential election. His arrival comes after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered him to surrender his passports within 24 hours as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation.
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Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US amid passport row in Brazil
The senator’s arrival in the US comes as Brazilian authorities investigate money-laundering allegations and seek answers over his departure from the country
Powerful cyclone Arnab has made landfall near the Andhra Pradesh coast, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) saying the process is expected to continue for the next few hours.
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Cyclone Arnab landfall: How storm has drenched states, uprooting trees and more
Cyclone Arnab has made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooding. Kakinada reported rescue operations, while Visakhapatnam recorded intense rainfall. Train cancellations, evacuation drives and weather…