GMR Aero Technic is investing Rs 600 crore to expand its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad. The expansion aims to nearly double its capacity to around 18 lines by 2029, including for wide-body aircraft, and will introduce India's first wide-body aircraft painting service, addressing the growing demand from Indian airlines.
Delhi experienced its most polluted Diwali in five years, but the official air quality figures are under scrutiny. Several monitoring stations reportedly went offline during the peak firecracker period on Sunday night, leading to discrepancies between government and private agency data. Experts and opposition leaders have raised concerns about the reliability of the AQI tracking, with allegations of "data fraud" and calls for greater transparency and accountability.
Indian men's hockey chief coach Craig Fulton emphasizes continental dominance as a crucial step towards global success, despite the team's disappointing World Cup record. Under his leadership since May 2023, India has secured back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and three successive Asian Champions Trophy titles, laying a strong foundation. Fulton aims to leverage early qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to systematically plan and expose younger players to international competition, with a long-term goal of podium finishes.
India's sole archer at the Youth Olympics, Gatha Khadake, was eliminated from the women's individual recurve U-18 competition after a narrow shoot-off loss to USA's Yeeun Whang in the quarterfinals on Monday. The third-seeded Indian fought hard through five sets, with the match ending 5-5 before Whang secured victory in the tie-breaker.
The Indian women's cricket team has announced its squads for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa next month. Jemimah Rodrigues returns after injury, alongside Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur. The tour will feature one Test, three ODIs, and three T20s, with matches scheduled from December 9 to 30 across various South African cities.
A 42-year-old man, Munna, allegedly beat a juvenile to death with an iron rod in central Delhi's Anand Parbat area on Monday. The fatal assault occurred after an argument between the victim and Munna's minor son over bursting firecrackers escalated. Police have apprehended Munna and the other juvenile, registering an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
NetApp CEO George Kurian advocates for harmonised global AI regulations to simplify compliance and foster business growth. He highlights the complexities arising from diverse regulatory frameworks and the importance of a unified approach, similar to cyber resilience standards. Kurian also notes India's significant role as NetApp's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by its Bengaluru global capability centre.
A 35-year-old man, identified as Deepak and an alleged history-sheeter with ties to the Ashok Rathi gang, was shot dead inside his car on the Delhi-Jaipur highway near Sidhrawali village on Monday. Passers-by discovered his body, and police are investigating the incident, including a potential gang war angle, after an FIR was registered.
Amitabh Bachchan dumps bulletproof shield to greet adoring fans on Sunday.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, driven by a correction in crude oil prices and significant buying interest in blue-chip bank and financial stocks, despite some profit booking after a recent rally.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt celebrate Diwali at the newly rebuilt Krishna Raj bungalow in Pali Hill.
Temple, a wearable startup by Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal, is facing significant scientific scrutiny from doctors regarding its Rs 85,000 forehead-worn device. Critics question the evidence behind its claims of measuring brain blood flow and providing insights into ageing, with prominent hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips calling it a "scam." Goyal has defended the technology, stating it's a fitness and wellness device, not medical, and that metrics await clinical validation, while also addressing pricing and scientific methodology.
11-year-old Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir made an impressive debut at the FIA Karting World Championship in La Conca, Italy. Despite a qualifying setback that placed her 83rd, she showcased exceptional overtaking skills, gaining 16 places in Race 1 to finish sixth and an overall 43 places throughout the weekend, ranking 40th out of 87 drivers.
Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old truck driver, Innas Khan, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on the Naraina flyover last month. The victim, a scooter rider, died after being hit by Khan's vehicle. The arrest followed an extensive investigation involving CCTV footage analysis and vehicle verification.
Badminton star PV Sindhu celebrated Diwali with cricketer Hardik Pandya and his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, sharing a festive photograph on Instagram.
A recent study has uncovered a new natural process contributing to extreme heatwaves in mid-latitudes, including northwestern India. This process involves a complex interaction between soil moisture, atmospheric pressure, and temperature, which, once a critical temperature threshold is exceeded, creates a vicious cycle leading to even higher temperatures. The findings suggest that current climate models may underestimate future heatwave risks.
A 31-year-old man, Rajat Jaswel, has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Indian-origin woman Navneet Kaur, who was found with gunshot wounds in a west London home last week. Jaswel appeared in court on Monday, and police are appealing for further information.
An absconding suspect, Manish Jaiswal, has been arrested from Gujarat in connection with the killing of Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri during an anti-liquor operation in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district earlier this month. This arrest brings the total number of arrests in the case to six, shedding more light on the illicit liquor syndicate involved.
A man from Raipur, Tikeshwar Sahu, who travelled to Russia for a job in September, has reportedly been detained there on "false" drug charges. His family alleges he is being pressured to join the Russian Army to fight in the war or face a long jail term. This incident follows a similar case last month involving another Chhattisgarh man. Sahu's family has sought intervention from the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's Office and other authorities for his safe return.
A woman and her male friend were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband and attempting to disguise his death as a heart attack. The crime came to light after a post-mortem report raised suspicions, leading to confessions from both accused about their relationship and the murder plot.
Insurance claims from cyberattacks on Indian banks and businesses have surged, particularly in the first half of FY27, with bank claims alone exceeding 150 crore. Despite this, premiums remain soft due to abundant reinsurance capacity, though experts warn of potential rate hikes if claims continue to rise.
Assam Police have dismantled an interstate financial fraud network that swindled a Guwahati-based company, Global Traders, out of over Rs 11.5 crore. The fraudsters impersonated Army suppliers and officers using forged documents. One alleged mastermind, Harsh Agarwal, has been arrested from Siliguri, West Bengal, and over Rs 2 crore has been frozen as investigations continue.
Bengaluru police have recovered all seven bodies of a family allegedly murdered by a cab driver over domestic disputes. The bodies were found in various locations across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the last two recovered from Shiradi Ghat forest. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, was arrested after a missing-person complaint led to his confession.
Magda Linette, winner of the Chennai Open singles title, supported the decision to postpone Sunday's final due to unhealthy air quality caused by firecracker pollution. She emphasised the health risks for players, ball kids, and spectators. While glad for the postponement, Linette suggested organisers could plan better for festive periods. Her victory marked her first title in over two years, ending a difficult run and boosting her confidence for upcoming tournaments.
A stadium accident disrupted Norway's fiercest football rivalry as several Bodo/Glimt fans fell through the away stand, leaving one supporter with fractured ribs before Bodo secured a 2-0 victory.
A Thane court has acquitted two men, Shankar Rajaram Pawne and Aniket Vijay Karande, in a 2015 attempt to murder and rioting case. The court cited key witnesses turning hostile and failing to support core allegations, as well as inconsistencies in their statements, as reasons for the acquittal. The incident involved an assault on three men returning from extinguishing a fire.
Simplify Alpha, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, has inaugurated its AI Engineering Centre in Hyderabad, aiming to expand its workforce to 1,000 professionals within two years. The centre will leverage AI and healthcare domain expertise to address complex operational challenges in the US healthcare industry, reinforcing Hyderabad's status as a global innovation hub.
Police in Latehar, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl. The incident, which occurred on October 17, was reported after a delay due to the victim's fear of social stigma. The accused are booked under the BNS and POCSO Act, and investigation is ongoing.
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th Grandmaster and Madhya Pradesh's first after winning the ASEAN Plus Championship, earning congratulations from Viswanathan Anand, who hailed the milestone as a 'cracker of a 100'.
A 25-year-old man was killed in Noida after an altercation at a park. The incident occurred when his scooter allegedly brushed against another man's foot, leading to a scuffle where he sustained a fatal head injury. Another youth was injured, and police are searching for the accused.
A group of people allegedly forcibly entered a Ram Mandir in Mumbai's Aarey area, threatened a security guard, performed aarti, defaced a board, and tore down a religious banner. Police have arrested two individuals and registered an FIR against 15 persons for various charges, including inciting discord and outraging religious feelings.
Bangladesh's veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
Indian AI company Sarvam has appointed Sashikumar Sreedharan, former Managing Director for India at Google Cloud, as its President and Chief Business Officer. He will lead business operations across enterprises and government, expanding Sarvam's reach with digital-native companies and partners, as the company grows its customer base and product development.
Twelve people, including a two-month-old infant, were killed and four others injured in two separate fire incidents in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni and Katni districts during the Diwali festival. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has condoled the deaths and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for each deceased family.
David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claim that Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plan, calling his comments '100 percent accurate' and questioning Cricket Australia's investigation.
India does not need to win the model race to win the AI era. It needs to be the country that cannot be switched off, can be trusted by its citizens, and is useful to the rest of the world, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.
Poland's Magda Linette defeated defending champion Janice Tjen of Indonesia in a spirited comeback to win the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's singles title on Monday. The final was postponed due to rain and poor visibility. Linette secured her fourth career singles title, ending a two-year drought, while Indian players also made notable achievements in doubles and singles.
Over 1000 kg of meat, suspected to be beef, was seized from a railway yard in Delhi after being transported from Hyderabad. Authorities are investigating the consignment, which was falsely labelled as "Mutton" and "Meat," with samples sent for forensic examination.
The fact that decency was the winning message should be plastered on every door in DC. Stick to decency, and this can work, asserts Sree Sreenivasan.
With heavy automation, human engineers are expected to supervise and verify the work of the machines rather than doing those on their own.
