Maximum flight time in night restricted to 8 hours,says DGCA in amended flight duty regulations
New Delhi, Jan 8 - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made significant changes in the regulations pertaining to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for flight crew, in line with the international best practices, said an official on Monday.
Flipkart may reduce workforce by up to 7%, affecting 1,500 employees
New Delhi, Jan 8 - E-commerce major Flipkart is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by 5-7 per cent in early 2024 that may affect nearly 1,500 employees. The Walmart-owned company currently has around 22,000 employees.
Record British ethnic minority MPs to sit in Commons after elections: Think-tank
London, Jan 8 - A record number of female and ethnic minority MPs in Britain are expected to sit in the House of Commons, following the much-anticipated general elections in the next half of this year, according to a report.
US’ 1st fully private spacecraft starts journey to Moon
New York, Jan 8 -US-based Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander has successfully started the historic mission to the Moon on Monday, aiming to bring America back to the lunar terrain after about 50 years.
Google announces 2nd cohort of GNI Startups Lab India
New Delhi, Jan 8 - Google on Monday announced the second cohort of the GNI Startups Lab -- a 12-week catalyst programme that aims to help the next generation, independent, early-stage Indian news startups achieve financial and operational sustainability.
India’s farm exports to exceed $53 bn in 2023-24: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 8 - India's agricultural exports in 2023-24 will exceed last year’s level of $53 billion despite the restrictions imposed on overseas shipments of some commodities, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
Salman Khan’s ‘fans’ attempt to sneak in actor’s Raigad country house
Raigad (Maharashtra), Jan 8 - Two youths, claiming to be fans of Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, attempted to sneak into his countryside home in Panvel, officials said.
IIT Delhi develops ‘Work4Food’ for food delivery agents
New Delhi, Jan - IIT Delhi on Monday said that their research team has developed ‘Work4Food’ which not only guarantees government-mandated minimum wage compensations for delivery workers but also seeks to minimise platform costs while ensuring customer satisfaction.
AICC will soon decide on attending Ram temple consecration: Shivakumar
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 - With the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya slated for January 22, top Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar on Monday said his party will soon arrive on a decision about attending it.
India summons Maldives envoy over derogatory remarks against PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 8 - After three Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned Maldives High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb over the matter.
Maldives row: MakeMyTrip claims 3,400% jump in searches for Lakshadweep, launches ‘Beaches of India’ campaign
New Delhi, Jan 8 - Online travel company MakeMyTrip on Monday announced the launch of a 'Beaches of India' campaign after seeing more than a 3,400 per cent jump in searches related to Lakshadweep since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the island.
UP Congress to invite INDIA bloc members to join Rahul’s yatra
Lucknow, Jan 8 - The UP Congress will extend invitation to the constituent parties of the INDIA bloc to join the second edition of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, when it passes through Uttar Pradesh tentatively between February
Mohd Shami likely to miss two Tests against England: Reports
New Delhi, Jan 8 - In a concerning development for the Indian team, pace spearhead Mohammad Shami is likely to miss the first two matches of the upcoming five-Test series against England, set to commence on January 25, as the pacer is yet
Acer unveils new AI-led PCs with Intel Core Ultra processors at CES 2024
New Delhi, Jan 8 - Taiwanese electronics company Acer on Monday unveiled new AI-powered 'Swift' laptops with new Intel Core Ultra processors.
Over 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 with Indian operators inspected, no adverse findings: DGCA
New Delhi, Jan 8 - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said that checks and inspection of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft by Indian operators have been satisfactorily performed on the fleet, with no adverse findings.
EaseMy Trip suspends all flight bookings for Maldives
New Delhi, Jan 8 - Amid the online boycott Maldives campaign, EaseMyTrip, headquartered in the national capital, has opted to halt all flight bookings to the Maldives.
BJP’s new minister in Rajasthan trails as Congress’ Kunnar leads in 14 rounds
Jaipur, Jan 8 - Congress candidate Rupinder Singh Kunnar on Monday was leading in the Karanpur Assembly seat in Rajasthan where BJP's Surendra Pal Singh TT, who is a minister in the new cabinet, was trailing.
Epilepsy drug may help slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis
New York, Jan 8 - A drug used to treat epilepsy may help alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, finds a study.
Nolan’s wife and producer Emma Thomas says he ‘brings best out of people’
Los Angeles, Jan 8 - After Christopher Nolan won his first major award, the Golden Globe for Best Director, his wife, long-time business partner and 'Oppenheimer' producer Emma Thomas noted in her speech at the glittering evening that it was good to see
INDIA will abolish Agniveer if voted to power: Jayant Chaudhary
Meerut, Jan 8 - Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary said that if the INDIA bloc comes to power after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the first thing it will do is abolish the Agniveer scheme.