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Air India has assured its 24,000-strong workforce that no layoffs are planned despite projected record losses of 22,000 crore INR. However, annual salary increments will be deferred by three months due to high fuel prices and West Asia airspace disruptions. The airline is prioritising cost-optimisation and the elimination of discretionary spending to maintain stability.
OnePlus has confirmed that OxygenOS 17, based on Android 17, will be the final major OS update for the OnePlus Open, OnePlus 11, OnePlus 12R, and OnePlus Pad 2. While these devices will continue to receive security updates for a period, they will not be eligible for Android 18. This marks the end of the promised 3-to-4-year software support cycle for these specific models.
The FBI has increased the reward to USD 1,000,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Patel, wanted for the 2015 murder of his wife, Palak, in a Maryland donut shop. Added to the Ten Most Wanted list in April 2017, Patel was last seen in New Jersey. Authorities hope the higher bounty will finally end the 11-year hunt.
A viral video of a 'fire-breathing' spiny lizard is confirmed to be AI-generated. Despite claims from social media users that the footage was filmed in Laguna Beach, the clip originated from creator Pouya Hashemi and was later flagged with a 'Made with AI' disclaimer by LAD Bible. There is no biological evidence of fire-breathing reptiles.
Who will become Malegaon's new mayor and when? The newly formed Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (ISLAM) party, which emerged as the single largest entity, is currently in negotiations with local Congress leadership to secure their support. The mayoral election is likely to take place 12-15 days later.
In the Malegaon civic polls, the ISLAM party emerged as the largest winner with 35 seats, dealing a blow to Mufti Ismail’s AIMIM (21 seats). Asif Shaikh’s Malegaon Secular Front alliance reached 40 seats. The Shinde-led Shiv Sena took 18 seats, while Congress and BJP won three and two seats, respectively, in the 84-member house. Full ward-wise list of winning candidates here.
The friction follows pointed remarks made by Arnab Goswami during his prime time show on December 19 on Republic TV regarding Delhi's rising AQI levels and the Aravalli Hills - comments widely viewed as a direct attack on Sudhir Chaudhary following his high-profile transition to state-owned DD News. Videos of Goswami's remarks have since gone viral on social media.
Lionel Messi’s upcoming Hyderabad visit has sent fans into a frenzy, until they discovered that a single photo with him costs a staggering Rs 10 lakh. Social media is now flooded with memes, jokes, and heartbreak as supporters react to the sky-high meet-and-greet price.
Time and again, the BJP has targeted Rahul Gandhi over travelling abroad and accused him of tarnishing India's image from foreign soil. How many times did Rahul Gandhi travel abroad in 2025? According to reports, Rahul Gandhi has undertaken multiple foreign visits in 2025. However, not all trips were officially announced or confirmed.
The official results indicate that the AIMIM could have won 2 more seats (Balrampur and Thakurganj), if the Mahagathbandhan had not contested, assuming votes polled by their candidates would have shifted to AIMIM. The numbers also show that AIMIM, either directly or indirectly, harmed Mahagathbandhan’s prospects more than the reverse.
The Election Commission will conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls or voters' list in 12 states and Union Territories. While the process shall begin from October 28, the final voters' list will be published on February 7, 2025. Here are key details including its schedule, list of states where the process will now begin and list of documents.
Terrence Arvelle Jackson was found dead on August 31 in Room 808 of the Westin Hotel in Dhaka. He was reportedly Command Inspector General for the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). His death has since become the center of a growing conspiracy theory online. According to viral posts, Jackson was allegedly eliminated by Indian intelligence agencies with inputs from Russia.
A video of Samantha Ruth Prabhu leaving the gym with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru has gone viral, reigniting rumours about their relationship. The two avoided posing for photos, but fans flooded social media with heart emojis. While neither has confirmed the rumours, their multiple appearances together continue to fuel speculation.
Apple's iPhone 17 series is officially available to buy in India starting today. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 and iPhone Air - all models have been launched at competitive prices by Apple as compared to the iPhone 16 series. Check out the prices of each model, their storage variants and colour options.
A viral video falsely claims that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj disrespected the national anthem of India during an event. The video allegedly shows Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of the late Sushma Swaraj, leaving the stage midway through the national anthem, but this portrayal is misleading and does not reflect the actual context.
Social media platforms are flooded with unverified posts claiming villagers discovered gold dust after the Euphrates River receded in Syria’s Raqqa region. It is also claimed that Prophet Muhammad made a similar prophecy about the Euphrates River and the end of the world. Have villagers really found gold? What did Prophet Muhammad say about the Euphrates River?
A recent statement by US President Donald Trump dealt a blow to Apple's plan to increase iPhone production in India. Speaking at a business event in Doha on Thursday, May 15, Donald Trump said he has told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he does not want him "building in India".
Fake news reports about the Indian Army entering Pakistan, India's strike on Karachi port and suicide attack on Army Brigade in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri have been broadcast by mainstream media channels. Here's a fact check of these viral claims.
The Indian armed forces targetted Air Defence Radars and Systems at a number of locations in Pakistan, said India's Ministry of Defence on Thursday, May 08. "It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised," it added.
There are certain rules Muslims should follow while fasting. Violation of these rules will invalidate their fast. Here is a list of actions that can break your Ramadan fast.