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BusinessFlyadeal is planning to expand its operations in India by adding cities such as Lucknow and Kolkata to its network. The airline currently operates routes to Hyderabad and Mumbai, showing strong passenger demand and high load factors. Despite challenges like rising fuel prices impacting fares, Flyadeal aims to serve at least six Indian cities as it acquires more aircraft.
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PoliticsOn October 5, 2026, police responded to a shooting at 1st Street Northeast and Pierce Street Northeast in Washington, D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood. An adult male was grazed by a bullet. Authorities are searching for three juvenile Black males dressed in all black, last seen running toward North Capitol Street. No arrests have been made yet.
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PoliticsA 15-year-old student lost a hand after picking up a grenade during violent protests at a high school in Lens, northern France, on October 5, 2026. The nationwide protests involve over 200 injured students and closures of more than 500 lycees, as teenagers demand better classroom conditions amid overcrowding and teacher shortages. Further demonstrations are planned.
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SportsThe Seattle Seahawks signed veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad after a workout at their facility. Mixon, 30, is returning after missing the entire 2025 NFL season due to a foot injury. The team placed first-round pick Jadarian Price on injured reserve before adding Mixon. He must pass a medical exam before officially joining the practice squad.
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BusinessIndia's current telecom Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, launched in February 2021, promotes local manufacturing of network switches, transmission equipment, and set-top boxes. The scheme runs for five years until FY27 but has experienced uneven adoption so far. The next phase aims to strengthen the supply chain within India to boost domestic production further.
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BusinessFour trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust responded to accusations from vice-chairmen Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties. The trustees said the vice-chairmen failed to discuss concerns directly and noted that Noel Tata's merger proposal aimed to keep Tata Sons unlisted. They also stated Srinivasan and Singh did not share complaints with co-trustees.
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Flyadeal is planning to expand its operations in India by adding cities such as Lucknow and Kolkata to its network. The airline currently operates routes to Hyderabad and Mumbai, showing strong passenger demand and high load factors. Despite challenges like rising fuel prices impacting fares, Flyadeal aims to serve at least six Indian cities as it acquires more aircraft.
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