Domestic air travel is poised for a significant price increase this summer, mirroring international flight costs. A 12% reduction in weekly domestic flights, coupled with the removal of fare caps and anticipated Aviation Turbine Fuel hikes, will drive up ticket prices. Only financially robust airlines are expected to maintain operations as demand and operating costs
Poll inducements worth over Rs 400 crore have been seized across poll-bound states and UTs since February 26. This includes significant amounts of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and other freebies. Tamil Nadu leads with the highest seizure value, as the Election Commission reviews poll readiness and deploys enforcement teams.
Over 140 legal professionals and activists have urged President Murmu to reject the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the bill, passed hastily, violates constitutional rights by removing the right to self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for identity certificates, potentially excluding marginalized transgender individuals from essential protections.
Delhi leads national parties in donations for FY 2024-25, contributing Rs 2,639.4 crore. Maharashtra and Gujarat follow with significant contributions. The Association for Democratic Reforms report highlights a substantial increase in total donations, with corporate entities being the primary source.
CBI has registered a bank fraud case against former Reliance Telecom directors Satish Seth and Gautam Doshi, along with public servants, following a complaint by State Bank of India. The alleged fraud amounts to Rs 115 crore. Searches were conducted at the directors’ residences, and documents related to loan transactions were recovered.
China’s envoy to India, Xu Feihong, asserted that India and China’s progress stems from their people’s efforts, not external aid, subtly countering US remarks. He urged win-win cooperation and cautioned against those seeking to sow discord between the neighbours. Xu also highlighted the need for China and India to champion developing nations amidst rising global
Paul Skenes had a shocking start to the 2026 MLB season, lasting just two outs and giving up five runs. Fielding errors and control issues made things worse, leading to an early exit. Manager Don Kelly said it was a pitch count decision. Despite strong preseason confidence, Skenes now faces an early setback but no
Deutsche Bank’s Indian Global Capability Center is accelerating AI adoption with a startup-style incubator, drawing 100 ideas in its first 100 days. Employees are embracing AI transformation with less resistance than in mature markets, a cultural shift attributed to India’s rapid digital progress.
Taylor Swift’s special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards has fans buzzing, especially with her leading nominations. The biggest question is whether Travis Kelce will join her on the red carpet for a coordinated debut, fueling wedding rumors. This marks Swift’s first major awards show of the year, hinting at significant career or personal news.
India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sectors are experiencing a hiring surge, with a significant 35% increase in roles. Companies are now prioritizing technology and operational capabilities, particularly in AI, machine learning, and supply chain, to drive platform strength and efficient fulfillment, especially in smaller cities.
