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MUMBAI: In a development with direct implications for the investigation into the June 12 fatal Air India Boeing 787 Ahmedabad crash, another Air India Dreamliner saw a fuel control switch move from “run” to “cut-off” after a crew member pressed it to check whether it was locked.The switch moved without the required lift action, suggesting…
Image credit: Bengaluru FC NEW DELHI: Bengaluru FC players, including India legend Sunil Chhetri, have agreed to take a pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League (ISL) season starting February 14, with club owner Parth Jindal thanking the squad for making the “sacrifice” in the best interests of both the franchise and the sport.Jindal…
Budget 2026 income tax (AI image) Having already delivered tax cuts last year, FM opted to make life easier for taxpayers. She has promised to introduce simpler tax return forms and staggered timelines for their filing, while decriminalising several provisions. For those with kids studying abroad, or travelling overseas for medical reasons, TCS will be…
Actress Odessa A’zion has withdrawn from the ‘Deep Cuts’ adaptation after facing backlash for being cast as a character of Mexican and Jewish heritage. A’zion, who gained prominence in ‘Marty Supreme,’ stated on social media that she heard the concerns and would not proceed with the project. Odessa A’zion, who has recently risen to fame…
After a phenomenal run in theatres and scoring Rs 1,000 crore at the box office, ‘Dhurandhar’ finally had its digital release on January 30. The film had a quiet debut at midnight, prompting fans to rush to Netflix to rewatch the film. Others who didn’t get a chance to watch it in cinemas, also tuned…
Amazon is cutting another 16,000 corporate jobs, bringing the total to 30,000, its largest workforce reduction ever. This move, driven by a massive $125 billion investment in AI and a push for greater efficiency, comes despite record profits. The company is also closing its Go and Fresh stores and discontinuing its palm-scanning payment system, signaling…
MUMBAI: Chiefs of India’s consumer companies are seeking more tax cuts, wider measures to put money in the hands of the middle-class and support consumption, which has begun to look up after months of sluggishness but runs the risk of being buffeted by external macro factors. CEOs are also pinning hopes on the Budget to…
India Inc is dialing back hiring of fresh graduates, especially those from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, as companies turn more selective and focuses on industry-ready talent.Around 200,000–220,000 STEM freshers were hired in FY25, but this number is expected to fall to a little over 150,000 in the current fiscal, according to a…
For the Union Budget 2026-2027, India’s gems and jewellery industry is urging the government for a mix of GST cuts, customs reforms and policy changes to counter global trade headwinds and improve export competitiveness. In its pre-Budget memorandum submitted to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) highlighted measures aimed…
Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces release postponement due to censor troubles and legal challenges. Vijay reportedly refuses to cut controversial political dialogues, viewing them as the film’s core message ahead of his anticipated political entry. A crucial Madras High Court verdict on January 27 will determine the film’s fate. The release of the…
