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tickets and destination were allegedly altered by Air India without their prior knowledge. Dushyant Arora took to X to explain what happened to his partner's parents, both of whom are heart patients. The elderly couple was set to fly to Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday. Arora stated that when they attempted to check in the previous night, they discovered that Air India had «unilaterally» changed their tickets. Arora said that his partner’s parents were put on different flights. «One flight will depart on one day and the second on another,» he claimed, adding that Air India had modified the father's destination to New York rather than Newark. The mother's destination remained Newark.

incentives by way of discounts, exchange bonuses, assured gifts to the tune of 5-11% — the highest in five years — in a bid to tempt buyers amid mounting inventory as sales slow, following a record FY24. The offers aren't just on older models launched two to three years ago but even on those that went on sale barely a year ago, depending on fuel type, variants and brands. They cut across all body types — hatchbacks and sedans to SUVs. One car maker, Skoda India, has lowered prices. Tata Motors is offering consumer benefits of up to ₹1 lakh on the second-generation Nexon compact SUV launched in September 2023. The Honda Elevate midsize SUV, also introduced around the same time, comes with benefits of ₹55,000 for corporate buyers under the Summer Bonanza Offer. Maruti Suzuki is offering benefits of up to ₹72,000 on the Fronx that went on sale in April 2023 and up to ₹95,000 on the Grand Vitara.

ALSO READ: Will Uddhav Thackeray align with BJP? The Shiv Sena (UTB) chief says ....Addressing the party workers in Mumbai on the occasion of 58th Foundation Day of the Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray said, as quoted by news agency ANI, “Today, I welcomed not only our winning MPs but also those who did not win. I want the government to fall and elections to be held so that we can form INDIA alliance govt...I challenge Modi ji openly to start campaigning for Assembly elections from today itself...I challenge PM Modi to go to Andhra Pradesh and say that whatever Chandrababu Naidu has said in his manifesto he will fulfil it."Uddhav asserted he will never go with those who tried to 'finish off' his party and paid to speculation about a possible reconciliation with the BJP post the Lok Sabha polls.

EVM and used to generate an 'unlocking' OTP. This incident has intensified calls from various political figures in India to replace EVMs with traditional ballot papers. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been vocal in his criticism of EVMs.

Congress in Andhra Pradesh after its rout in the recent polls, newly appointed state unit chief Y S Sharmila Reddy on Tuesday briefed the party's central leadership on her roadmap to boost the party's fading presence in the southern state. Sharmila, the sister of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, apprised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary K C Venugopal of the plans to strengthen the party's organisational machinery and regain its lost political space in the state, where it failed to win a single seat in the assembly and Lok Sabha polls. Sharmila said that Kharge and Venugopal offered «valuable suggestions» and assured her of their «full support» to the efforts aimed at reviving the party's base. «They expressed confidence that very soon the party will assume greater strengths and significance and will become people's voice and weapon,» she tweeted after the meeting.

Outer Banks star Madison Bailey provides a production update for Season 4, hinting at a near completion and a release before the end of 2024. Fans eagerly await the next chapter of the treasure-hunting saga.

Fisher Investments has announced that two new investors will be taking a minority stake in the firm.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the site of the Kanchenjunga Express train accident in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, on Monday afternoon to assess the situation firsthand. Travelling part of the way by motorbike due to the narrow roads, he emphasised that the immediate priority is the restoration of services on this crucial main line. «Right now our focus is on restoration. This is the main line. The rescue operation has been completed. This is not the time for politics. I will also meet the injured,» Vaishnaw stated.

Senior citizens often like to park their money in schemes offering assured returns with the least amount of risk possible when it comes to investment. Older people can choose multiple investment options, but fixed deposits (FDs) are their safe bet for assured returns. They help them earn returns without affecting their investment due to market fluctuations.

It is Father’s Day. As your children shower you with handmade cards and thoughtful gifts bought from their meticulously saved pocket money, one is forced to reflect… ‘Am I becoming the superhero father they deserve?’

Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday assured action against National Testing Agency officials if they are found guilty of the «irregularities» in the conduct of 2024 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate). The Minister added that the improvement in NTA, which conducts NEET exam, is needed. «On the recommendations of the Supreme Court, the order has been given for re-test of 1,563 candidates. Some irregularities have come to light in two places. I assure students and parents that the government has taken this seriously,» Pradhan told ANI.

Modi, in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, reiterated that strengthening ties with Japan remains a top priority in his third term. This reaffirmation highlights the ongoing collaboration between India and Japan in several key sectors. The Indian government highlighted the collaboration on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, describing it as a significant step forward for India's mobility infrastructure. Despite facing a five-year delay, Japanese authorities confirmed earlier this year that work on all sections has commenced and expressed satisfaction with the progress. They assured that all uncertainties regarding the project have been resolved. In addition, both leaders discussed Japan's planned 5 trillion yen investment in India over the 2022-2027 period. They also reviewed the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership, which aims to enhance manufacturing cooperation between the two nations.

Giriraj Singh said that the decision on 1,563 candidates who got "grace marks" has been taken as per the students' conformity. Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, «Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held cordial talks with representatives of students and parents. The decision on almost 1,563 candidates has been taken as per the students' conformity, I hope that Dharmendra Pradhan will work very seriously on this matter.» Earlier, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured students that a transparent process will be followed and they should not worry.

Also Read: 6 crucial ways term insurance can help working moms in financial planningA personal term insurance plan provides comprehensive financial security. Unlike company coverage, which is tied to one’s employment period, term plans can be customised to offer high sums assured for as long as 99 years.

Buying life insurance gives a policyholder and his or her family a financial protection against unforeseen circumstances. But, what if the policyholder commits suicide? Is the insurer liable to pay the sum assured to the nominee?

Good news for life insurance policyholders! Now insurance companies will have to pay higher surrender value to the person insured on exiting the policy during initial years.

Haryana to discharge additional water into the Yamuna on humanitarian grounds, senior AAP leader and minister Atishi said on Saturday. Delhi's water minister also told a press conference here that the capital is facing a shortage of 70 million gallons per day (MGD) in production due to lack of raw water in the Munak canal and Wazirabad reservoir. The normal water production of around 1,002 MGD in Delhi went down to 932 MGD on Friday because of lack of raw water, she said. «The Delhi government has appealed to Haryana to release additional water for the people of the city on humanitarian grounds,» the minister said and added that issues related to share of Yamuna water can be discussed after heatwave conditions abate.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced Rs 5 lakh financial assistance and Rs 10,000 monthly pension for a resident of Kakinada, who allegedly faced harassment from the former YS Jagan Reddy-led YSRCP government. The woman Arudhra called on Chief Minister at the State Secretariat on Friday along with her daughter, Sailakshmi Chandra. She explained to chief minister and the TDP leader Chandrababu how she was «harassed» by the YSRCP government and that her daughter is suffering from serious backbone problems, according to a statement released by the TDP.

insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to all aged 70 years and above as part of the 100-day agenda of the Modi 3.0 government. Nadda chaired a high-level meeting on attaining targeted health goals in the first 100 days of formation of the new government, with senior officials of the ministry here today, an official statement said. He was joined by ministers of state for health Anupriya Patel and Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav. Taking stock of the overview of the ministry's functioning, Nadda directed that emphasis should be laid on the quality of health facilities and health systems, the statement stated.

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