IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights to 122 destinations including domestic and overseas. This strategic route (Chennai-Jaffna) will strengthen the cultural and trade ties between India and Sri Lanka that have been marked by cooperation in the various fields such as commerce, infrastructure development and air connectivity, among others, IndiGo said.
Netflix is developing a sequel to the popular series 'One Tree Hill'. Original stars Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton will return as executive producers and reprise their roles. The story will follow Brooke and Peyton, now parents, facing new challenges. The project is backed by Warner Bros TV and writer Becky Hartman Edwards.
Kamala Harris and the former president have both agreed to a debate. The debate is scheduled to be hosted by ABC News, on September 10.
US health authorities are warning against a rare mosquito-borne disease called the Triple E virus or eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. A 41-year-old from New Hampshire recently died from the infection. The virus causes severe brain inflammation and has a high mortality rate. Efforts emphasize mosquito control and personal protection against bites.
Maharashtra has 9,53,74,302 voters, including 4,93,33,996 men, 4,60,34,362 women and 5,944 transgender voters, according to the electoral rolls. As per the data shared by the ECI, 16,98,368 new voters were registered in the electoral rolls. As many as 18.67 lakh voters are in the age group of 18 to 19 years, 1.81 crore in the age group of 20-29 years, and 25.4 lakh are 80 years and above.
Passenger vehicle sales in India declined for the second consecutive month in August due to a high base and manufacturers reducing dispatches to balance dealership stock. About 350,000-355,000 vehicles were dispatched, marking a 1.7-3% drop from August 2023. Carmakers are hopeful for strong demand during the upcoming festive season.
Labor Day 2024 holiday will affect a few services and timings in the US. It's better to know what will function and what will not.
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, criticized the BJP government in Haryana for not improving education and healthcare in ten years. She urged voters to choose AAP in the upcoming elections to bring positive changes, including free electricity, better schools, and healthcare facilities.
A village in southern Iran has reportedly recorded the earth's highest ever heat index at 82.2°C with a dew point of 36.1°C. This extreme reading, found near Dayrestan Airport, requires official investigation for accuracy. High humidity in such temperatures exacerbates heatstroke risks, raising significant environmental and health concerns.
Labor Day 2024 holiday in the USA will impact schedule of US stock market indexes -- S&P 500, Nasdaq composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
India's power consumption dropped by 4.7 per cent to 144.21 billion units in August compared to the previous year, due to above-normal rainfall across the country. This reduced the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners. Peak power demand also contracted from 236.29 GW to 216.68 GW. Experts expect steady power consumption ahead with the onset of the festival season.
Brazil's yearslong fight against the internet's destructive effect on politics, culminating in the current blackout of X, shows the pitfalls of a nation deciding what can be said online. Do too little and allow online chatter to undermine democracy; do too much and restrict citizens' legitimate speech.
The Indian recipients include INREM Foundation, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), Institute for Financial Management and Research (WELL Labs), and Gujarat Mahila Housing Sewa Trust (MHT), Google.org said in a statement.
Generative AI tools will save companies lots of time and money, promises Vik Singh, a Microsoft vice president, even if the models must learn to admit when they just don't know what to do. Even if the model has to turn to a human in 50 percent of cases, that still saves "tons of money."
Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in August saw a significant increase, totaling Rs 1,74,962 crore, which marks a 10% rise. This growth was observed across all categories: Central GST (CGST), State GST (SGST), Integrated GST (IGST), and cess.
Nifty ended Friday's session with an 84-point gain and formed a rounding bottom pattern on the daily chart, signaling strength. This breakout suggests the index could rise towards 25,500 in the short term. If Nifty maintains levels above 25,500, it might advance towards the 26,000-26,250 range, aligning with the rounding bottom pattern target, according to Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates.
Asteroid is coming and it will be visible from the Earth. We have all details pertaining to size of the asteroid, date, time, how to watch.
Tata Motors reported an 8 per cent increase in total wholesales for August, with 71,693 units compared to 78,010 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales, however, dipped by 8 per cent, hitting 70,006 units. Passenger vehicle sales, including electric vehicles, reached 44,142 units, while commercial vehicle sales declined 3 per cent to 25,864 units.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav demands a nationwide caste census and the inclusion of a 65% quota increase in Bihar in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. MP Sanjay Kumar Jha praises CM Nitish Kumar for ensuring the caste census in Bihar. The RJD holds statewide protests on these issues, with Yadav questioning JD(U)'s stance.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Congress, the National Conference, and the Peoples Democratic Party of exploiting Jammu and Kashmir citizens. With Vidhan Sabha elections announced, he highlighted PM Modi's role in bringing democracy by organizing panchayat elections. Polling will occur in three phases, starting September 18, with results on October 8.
Authorities in Malaysia have called off the search for Indian national G. Vijaya Lakshmi, who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur on August 23. After nine days of challenging rescue efforts, experts recommended halting operations due to safety concerns and the appearance of a second sinkhole.
Gujarat floods: The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed an inter-ministerial team to evaluate the impact of heavy rainfall and floods in Gujarat. They are coordinating with officials from affected states and plan to send central teams for damage assessment. The government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, is dedicated to offering support to the affected regions.
Lenders to debt-laden Reliance Capital have accused Hinduja Group's IIHL of delaying the resolution plan approved by NCLT for Rs 9,861 crore. IIHL awaits approval from India's DIPP. NCLT has directed RBI and DIPP to expedite this process, with a hearing set for September 19, 2024.
