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BusinessPhoto: DNA IndiaAir India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have extended their flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia due to security concerns. Passengers are advised to check affected routes, cancellation dates, refund policies, and complimentary rebooking options. The airlines are providing support to travelers impacted by these extended suspensions amid ongoing safety issues.
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TechnologyPhoto: MintFormer US Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump administrations repeatedly requested Elon Musk's SpaceX to activate or restrict Starlink satellite internet in various countries. These requests aimed to support internet access in Iran and Ukraine and to block Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Lebanon. The interventions highlight Washington's reliance on private tech firms for foreign policy, according to six former US officials cited by Reuters.
Mint·
WorldPhoto: The HinduResidents in Chennai have raised safety and sanitation concerns after silt removed from canals and stormwater drains was left piled along roadsides in areas like Velachery Lake, Nandanam Canal, and Anna Nagar. Complaints include rats and snake skins found in the sludge. Resident K. Murali reported damage to his compound wall by rats after desilting in Nungambakkam. Mayor R. Priya had warned that unattended silt would undermine desilting efforts.
The Hindu··Chennai
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduParvez Dharwad, a 34-year-old Assistant Executive Engineer with Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited, went missing after leaving for Bengaluru on September 13. After extensive searches across Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, he was found near Bandra railway station in Mumbai on October 22. He was in good health and returned to his family following police questioning. His disappearance had raised concerns due to a note mentioning government fund shortages and payment delays.
The Hindu··Mumbai
WorldPhoto: TOI WorldThe University of California, Santa Barbara received a $750,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to establish an interdisciplinary center for South Asian American studies. The center aims to provide a structured academic foundation and address the lack of institutional support in this field. The initiative began after the foundation approached the university in August last year.
TOI World··Santa Barbara
BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Delhi's Khari Baoli and other wholesale markets, traders like Rohit Gupta continue to rely heavily on cash and informal receipts despite efforts to improve ease of doing business. Gupta cites thin margins and complex compliance as barriers. The recent 57th GST Council meeting aimed to simplify indirect tax processes, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling it progress for reform.
Deccan Herald··Delhi
DNA India·
Photo: DNA IndiaAir India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have extended their flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia due to security concerns. Passengers are advised to check affected routes, cancellation dates, refund policies, and complimentary rebooking options. The airlines are providing support to travelers impacted by these extended suspensions amid ongoing safety issues.
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