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An IndiGo flight with 151 passengers, including MP Dimple Yadav, aborted takeoff at Lucknow when thrust failed. The captain safely stopped the plane before the runway end. Passengers were later rebooked. Eyewitnesses reported tense moments, but everyone disembarked safely with no injuries. IndiGo has yet to issue a statement.
Director Karthik Ghattamaneni revealed insights about the Teja Sajja-starrer ‘Mirai’. He said the story could have been explored in more detail as a web series. Two songs were removed for disrupting the narrative, and the ‘vibe song’ was considered optional, better described as a promotional track when released.
China has surprised the United States by launching two investigations into alleged US misconduct, targeting the semiconductor sector. This move comes ahead of upcoming talks in Spain and is seen as retaliation for the US adding 23 Chinese companies to its sanctions list. The investigations mark escalating tensions between the two nations.
Teja Sajja’s ‘Mirai,’ directed by Kartik Gattamneni and starring Manchu Manoj and Shriya Saran, opened with Rs. 1.75 crore nett. Collections surged 77% on day two to Rs. 3.10 crore, totaling Rs. 4.85 crore net without discounts. The film is produced by People Media Factory, and the music is composed by Gowra Hari.
Sushila Karki assumed office as interim prime minister, pledging to fulfill protesters’ demands to end corruption. Her appointment follows massive Gen Z-led demonstrations that ousted her predecessor. Tasked with restoring order, Karki must now guide the nation toward a cleaner future ahead of elections in six months.
Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi criticized the Election Commission for reacting harshly to Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” claims. He said the ECI should have ordered a probe instead of using offensive language. While calling Gandhi’s “hydrogen bomb” remark political rhetoric, Quraishi stressed the need for a detailed investigation.
The Central government is set to introduce a new facility allowing employees to withdraw their Provident Fund (PF) money through ATMs. As part of the upcoming EPFO 3.0 policy reforms, this initiative aims to simplify PF account management. The ATM withdrawal facility is expected to be rolled out for account holders before Diwali.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Modi government’s Great Nicobar project as an “ecological disaster,” alleging it is being pushed despite legal challenges. He criticized the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation for moving ahead with plans for tree felling and land marking, ignoring pending issues in court.
The UK will sign a “ground-breaking tech agreement” with the US during President Donald Trump’s 3-day state visit next week. The deal aims to boost businesses and consumers, focusing on AI and quantum computing. Trump will be joined by Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and other executives pledging major UK data center investments.
India won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia Women in the first ODI at MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, today. The playing XI includes Pratik Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Sneha Rana, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, and Kranti Goud.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on Hindi Diwas, urging respect for all Indian languages. He emphasized their role in uniting the country, from the Himalayas to the coastal South, from deserts to forests. Shah called for linguistic unity to build a self-reliant, confident, and developed India through communication and shared expression.
PM Modi laid foundation stones for ₹6,300 crore projects in Assam’s Darrang, including Darrang Medical College, nursing and GNM schools worth ₹570 crore, the ₹1,200-crore Narengi-Kuruwa bridge, and ₹4,530-crore Guwahati Ring Road. Later, he will inaugurate Numaligarh Refinery’s ₹7,230-crore unit and a bamboo-based ethanol plant costing over ₹5,000 crore.
China extended congratulations to Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim prime minister, reaffirming the “time-honored friendship” between the two nations. Karki assumed office following a turbulent week of violent protests. Beijing expressed hope for continued stability and cooperation under her leadership.
AP Chandrababu has directed officials to proceed with the NTR Memorial Project in Amaravati to honor Telugu pride. He proposed developing the Neerukonda Reservoir alongside the 182-meter-tall statue. Naidu also reviewed the statue’s model and emphasized creating facilities to attract large numbers of tourists to the memorial site.
China has launched anti-dumping and anti-discrimination probes into the US semiconductor sector, targeting American-made analog IC chips from firms like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices. The move follows Washington’s addition of 23 Chinese firms to its entity list, setting a tense stage for upcoming trade talks between Scott Bessent and He Lifeng in Madrid.