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SBI employees’ strike on May 25-26: Why bank staff are protesting, key demands, and will banking services be affected?

SBI employees’ strike: Employees of State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, have announced a two-day nationwide strike on May 25 and 26, raising concerns over staffing shortages, outsourcing, pension-related issues and working conditions, according to an ET report.The strike has been called by the All India State Bank of India…

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Air India Flights: Air India may cut 100 flights daily as jet fuel prices hit; flights on these routes to be affected

Air India currently operates about 1,100 daily flights. With Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices surging, Air India is set to reduce its operations by nearly 100 flights a day across both domestic and international networks.The carrier currently operates about 1,100 daily flights. The most significant reductions are expected on routes connecting India with Europe, North…

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Singer Swagatha S Krishnan alleges abuse by composer; calls him ‘serial abuser’; says many women affected | Tamil Movie News

TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Singer Swagatha S Krishnan has shared a deeply disturbing account of abuse. The singer said the experience forced her to leave Chennai and rebuild her life in Rishikesh.Known for songs like Yeno Pennae and Kaadhal Kanmani, she spoke about the incident in a recent interview. Allegations of…

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US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US military said it will begin enforcing President Trump-announced blockade of the Hormuz Strait at 10 am EST on Monday (730 pm IST), while clarifying that the embargo will only apply to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and not other Gulf entrepots. “CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of…

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Dubai Airports Update April 2: Emirates offers free rebooking/refunds; extends flexible travel window till June 15 for affected passengers

In a recent update, Emirates has announced extension of flexible travel options for passengers affected by the ongoing airspace disruptions. It comes as a big relief for thousands of passengers transiting via Dubai International Airport (DBX), which is among the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The move comes amid ongoing operational adjustments by international airlines due…

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Middle East crisis: Jubilant FoodWorks reports some Domino’s outlets affected by LPG shortage

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which operates Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts in India, has reported constraints in LPG cylinder supplies across parts of its store network due to the ongoing West Asia war, according to ET.In a filing to the BSE, the company said, “Operational impact at this stage is limited and being actively managed….

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‘Adversely affected overall merit’: SC slams bias in evaluating women officers for Permanent Commission | India News

Supreme Court (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the armed forces stemmed from a flawed and discriminatory evaluation system, particularly in the way their performance was assessed.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and…

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US approves $16 billion funding in military sales to Gulf nations affected by Iran conflict

The United States on Thursday approved $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as Gulf states contend with the fallout from the ongoing conflict with Iran.The move follows sustained missile and drone attacks by Iran in response to last month’s US-Israeli air strikes, which have caused casualties and damage across…

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