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BusinessTamil Nadu, with a $400 billion economy and over 10% annual growth, lacks an airport matching its scale. Chennai's Meenambakkam airport handled 23 million passengers in FY26, fewer than Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Other airports in the state also lack capacity to meet rising demand, raising concerns about infrastructure keeping pace with economic growth.
Economic Times··Chennai
PoliticsA Samajwadi Party MP revealed that Rahul Gandhi was initially ready to give up contesting from the Raebareli seat in 2024. He only decided to run after receiving reassurance from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. This statement highlights internal political dynamics ahead of the 2024 elections.
NDTV··Raebareli
SportsFormer Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal criticized Saim Ayub for his send-off of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket final. Akmal accused Ayub of performing the send-off to gain attention and relevance on social media rather than for genuine sportsmanship.
NDTV Cricket·
BusinessIndia's IT sector is expected to experience limited growth in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. Large-cap IT firms may see modest revenue increases, while mid-cap companies could perform better. Margins might improve slightly, but profitability challenges remain due to ongoing investment needs. The Nifty IT index has fallen to multi-year lows amid weak demand.
Economic Times·
PoliticsPargat Singh has been appointed head of the Punjab Congress during a period of internal divisions and competing ambitions among senior leaders. A former three-time MLA and cabinet minister, he brings organisational experience and a relatively independent political identity. This positions him to bridge gaps between factions, maintaining communication with leaders like Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh.
NDTV··Jalandhar
WorldA flydubai flight from Dubai to Pokhara, Nepal, was diverted to Lucknow on Saturday evening due to bad weather at Pokhara airport. Flight FZ 1165, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, landed safely at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 6:53 pm. The plane departed Lucknow at 8:08 pm after weather improved. The diversion was weather-related, with no technical issues reported.
NDTV··Lucknow
Economic Times··Chennai
Tamil Nadu, with a $400 billion economy and over 10% annual growth, lacks an airport matching its scale. Chennai's Meenambakkam airport handled 23 million passengers in FY26, fewer than Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Other airports in the state also lack capacity to meet rising demand, raising concerns about infrastructure keeping pace with economic growth.
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