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NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has sharply hit the global aviation sector, with worldwide air passenger demand falling 3.4 per cent in April. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), soaring fuel prices, airspace disruptions and security concerns triggered major operational challenges for airlines. In data released on Friday, IATA said the impact of the Middle East war was particularly severe for carriers operating in the region, where passenger demand plunged by 46.6 per cent year-on-year in April.”The 46.6% fall in demand for carriers in the Middle East due to war in the region was so…
Photo credit: X/ @politico As the tensions between Washington and Havana continue to rise, US is increasing pressure on the island nation from multiple fronts. With the fuel blockade in place, US has stepped up its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying warships, surveillance aircraft and other assets in the region.The arrival of USS Nimitz carrier strike group on May 20 further escalate the standoff. Cuba has been facing a severe oil shortage, which has led to nationwide power outages, disrupted public transport and affected industrial activity. The crisis has added further pressure on Cuba already strained economy.US Secretary of…
New Delhi , May 29 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed the Supreme Court that it has undertaken wide-ranging structural and security reforms following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy and the subsequent cancellation of the examination. The matter pertains to pleas filed by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) and the United Doctors Front (UDF), which have sought a structural overhaul of the examination body over alleged irregularities in the conduct of NEET-UG 2026. In its affidavit, the NTA stated that a High-Powered Steering Committee (HPSC), in a meeting held on April 17, 2026, reviewed…
NEW DELHI: A consumer court in Bihar has pulled up Indian Railways after four passengers with confirmed tickets were allegedly forced to travel standing throughout their journey because their reserved berths were occupied by others.The Bhojpur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the railways to pay Rs 20,000 in compensation to the passengers, along with a refund of the ticket amount and litigation costs.What was the dispute?The case involved four passengers, the complainant and three friends — who travelled on the LTT-Patna Express, on October 2, 2022. They had booked the tickets via the IRCTC portal on October 1, 2022…
Delhi students taking the NEET (UG) 2026 re-test on June 21 will travel free on DTC buses, announced Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. NEW DELHI: NEET (UG) 2026 candidates appearing for the re-test on June 21 will be allowed to travel free on all DTC buses, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday.The facility will be available on production of valid admit cards for the re-examination, Gupta said in a post on X.“To support candidates appearing for NEET (UG) 2026 on June 21, the Delhi government will provide free travel in all DTC buses upon presentation of a valid admit…
On Saturday night, all eyes will be on Budapest’s Puskas Arena as Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC square off in the UEFA Champions League final. Yet nearly 6,000 km away, the football fever is just as palpable. From packed local sports bars to late-night terrace parties, fans across the city are locking in their weekend plans. Hyderabad Times finds out how they are gearing up for the ultimate showdown.‘PSG are winning this; Arsenal have no chance!’Dr Preeti RajWhile many fans are heading to screenings across the city, some are turning the final into a house-party celebration with friends and family.…
‘Donald Trump’ became a viral sensation overnight. Crowds came from afar to marvel at his visage. They could barely fathom that one like him walked the earth. They were in awe of his blond fringe and fair white skin. They marvelled at his weight. And they were in a state of shock when they learned that he might soon be sacrificed. But the fates had other plans, and the collective globe sighed in relief when he was spared.Now, while this lede might read like one is describing the leader of the free world, one is merely doing a Yudhishthira here:…
India is gearing up for a challenging monsoon, with rainfall expected to be only 90% of the seasonal average and a possible increase in heatwave conditions also being projected. NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday indicated below-normal rainfall in several major regions in many parts of the country. The department has said that heatwave conditions may affect multiple states from June.Director general of meteorology Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that India is likely to receive 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall during the June–September monsoon season, with a model error margin of 4%.Sharing the June forecast,…
Srinagar, May 29: Several Members of Parliament on Friday visited the residence of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid and expressed solidarity with his family. The delegation, which included MPs Umesh Patel and Sudhakar Singh, conveyed condolences to the family and later told reporters that many voices across the country understand the pain and concerns of the people of Kashmir. “There is no doubt that the people of Kashmir have suffered a lot and their voices must be heard,” Sudhakar Singh, who led the delegation, said, as per KNS. He said Rashid had consistently raised political and human rights issues concerning…
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says that the company has “almost not hired engineers” over the past two years, citing the rise of AI coding agents that have dramatically changed how software is built. According to a report by Business Insider, speaking on quarterly earnings call, Benioff revealed that the Salesforce’s engineering workforce has remained ‘mostly flat’ at around 15,000 engineers since 2024. “The hottest new hires are no longer engineers,” he said, pointing to the growing role of AI agents in handling coding tasks.Salesforce shifting towards sales rolesAs per the BI report, Benioff further states that the headcount at Salesforce…