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IndiGo plans to significantly expand its international reach and enhance its cargo operations in the coming years as part of a broader strategy to position India's largest airline as a leading global airline by 2030, chief executive Pieter Elbers said. Speaking exclusively to ET, Elbers said the airline plans to grow its international destinations to 40 from 20 by the end of the current financial year through March 2025, targeting emerging markets that are not yet well-travelled by Indian passengers. He did not comment on specific destinations, but sources suggest that new routes could include Mauritius and Al Ain.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are eagerly awaiting news on whether the show will be renewed for a second season. The series, which premiered on September 5, explores the lives of the Mormon moms behind the viral TikTok #MomTok group, focusing on the fallout from a «soft swinging» sex scandal that surfaced in 2022. Despite the show’s engaging content and dedicated fan base, Hulu has yet to confirm the renewal for a second season, as per a report by People.

Starting September 15, the first two seasons will be available on the streaming giant, offering a fresh chance for the series to connect with a broader audience and raising questions about a renewal, as mentioned in a report by TV Insider. This unexpected revival raises questions about the future of the show and whether it could spark enough interest for a potential third season.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday but was released shortly afterward. Hill is expected to play in the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a team announcement.

Stranger Things are eagerly awaiting news about the show's future as production on its fifth season continues in Atlanta. As of now, Stranger Things has not been renewed for a sixth season. The show, which has captured the imaginations of viewers with its blend of supernatural intrigue and 1980s nostalgia, has been confirmed to conclude with its upcoming fifth season. Given the aging cast and the narrative focus on teenage characters, it seems unlikely that the series will extend beyond its planned finale, as mentioned in a report by TV Insider.

Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been making efforts to connect with voters through their association with McDonald’s, a brand deeply embedded in American culture. The question arises: Can McDonald’s play a role in influencing the votes for these high-profile candidates?

It allowed unlicensed money transfers from around the world to reach gamblers.

Gen Z cohort is assuming the centre stage in India's consumer markets by scripting «big shifts» in consumption trends, including the rise of quick commerce delivery and direct-to-consumer brands, according to a report by Bernstein. Brands are seeking a deeper connection with this digitally-native, app-first generation that 'swipes up' for practically everything from social media to ride-hailing and food delivery. Indian Gen Zs' are the world's largest, the report said about the cohort born into a digital age, that shops, works and eats online. Gen Z is the generation born between 1996 and 2010. Indian Gen Zs make up 20 per cent of the world and about 27 per cent of India's population, it noted.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, according to media reports. Prior to the birth, Deepika and Ranveer visited Mumbai’s famous Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha for their impending new arrival. Reports indicate that both mother and baby are in good health, and the family is thrilled with the arrival of their little princess.

Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is embroiled in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, has been making waves ever since his transfer to Ballari jail. The buzz isn't just about his legal battle, but also the curious detail of his undertrial prisoner number – 511. Darshan's previous identification in Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail was UTP No. 6106. However, after a controversial photograph surfaced showing him smoking with a notorious rowdy sweater, he was relocated to Ballari prison. Here, he was assigned UTP No. 511, a number that adds up to 7, aligning with the actor's well-documented obsession with the digit.

specialised classrooms for gifted students in 15 of its schools following the mid-term exams later this month, as per a TOI report. Known as 'Abhishikt', these classrooms will serve students in classes VI and IX, focusing on nurturing those identified as exceptionally intelligent through a thorough screening process. The Abhishikt programme, according to officials at the Inclusive Education Branch under the Directorate of Education, involves a multi-stage selection process.

Congress on Sunday said the SEBI investigation into «the Adani Group's brazen attempt» to bypass regulations is still languishing and the capital markets regulator has a lot to explain. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's remarks attacking SEBI came after a media report which claimed that two Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who were mentioned in the January 2023 report on the Adani Group by short-seller Hindenburg Research, have petitioned the Securities Appellate Tribunal, seeking urgent relief from complying with SEBI's new foreign investor norms. «Two Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), a part of the revelations in the still-unfolding Modani mega scam, have now petitioned the Securities Appellate Tribunal, seeking urgent relief from complying with SEBI's new foreign investor norms before the upcoming September 9th deadline,» Ramesh said. Both the FPIs are alleged to be violating rules that require investors to not be over-invested in a single stock, he said.

Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, recently reached a significant milestone by turning 18. This marks the first time in nearly four decades that a male member of Japan's imperial family has come of age, following his father, Prince Akishino, who reached adulthood 39 years ago, Kyodo News reported. Prince Hisahito, the only son of 58-year-old Crown Prince Fumihito and 57-year-old Crown Princess Kiko, celebrated his 18th birthday on September 6, 2024. In a statement issued through the Imperial Household Agency, he expressed his enthusiasm for this new phase of life and his eagerness to learn from various experiences. «I hope to learn more through each and every experience, absorbing various aspects and growing through them,» he said. He also took the opportunity to thank those who have supported him over the years, including his parents and elder sisters. He mentioned his intention to cherish his remaining time in high school, where he is currently a third-year student at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba.

Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the BJP top brass was focussing its election campaign on Jammu as they want to «intimidate» the Hindu voters of Jammu and Kashmir by creating false fears. He also accused the BJP of misleading the people by claiming that terrorism will rise again if the National Conference and Congress alliance came to power in Jammu and Kashmir. «They (BJP) want to threaten the Hindu community. They think the Hindus will vote for them but today the Hindus have changed. First they (BJP) sought votes in the name of Ram and now they want to intimidate them,» Abdullah charged. He was speaking to reporters at Naseembagh mausoleum of National Conference founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdulla after paying tributes to the party founder on his 42nd death anniversary.

Their assets under management (AUM) is expected to grow at a healthy clip of 40-45 per cent to cross Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal, as per the rating agency. By definition, the assets under management (AUM) is the market value of the investments managed by the entities.

Prakash Singh case. State governments have been loath to implement the order because it would mean political leaders relinquishing personal control over the coercive apparatus that they covet. As much as these structural reforms are desirable, we need to think of other politically feasible reforms that take us in the right direction.

Canada can’t find work or aren’t looking, as businesses hire at a slower pace while the population continues to balloon. The number of working-age people in the country rose by 96,400 in August, Statistics Canada reported Friday, a result of the country’s rapid population growth, which is among the fastest in the world. Over 82,000 people joined the country’s labor force last month, but net employment rose just 22,100. In the last three months, Canada’s economy has created one new job for every six workers who joined the labor force on net, the lowest rate in over a year. It’s a stark deceleration from the start of the year, when the number of jobs was actually growing faster than the number of available workers.

Anil Agarwal has said. The proposed demerger will create independent companies housing aluminium, oil and gas, power, steel and ferrous materials, and base metals businesses. The existing zinc and new incubated businesses will remain under Vedanta Ltd. «Our expansionary moves are aligned with our business model transformation. The upcoming demerger of our diverse verticals that represent more than 15 commodities, will see us progress from being asset managers to asset owners,» Agarwal said in a latest report. As the company passes through the transition phase, Vedanta is focusing on consolidating and strengthening its asset base to emerge as world leaders in each of its verticals, the Chairman said.

Assam Rifles (AR) have deployed anti-drone systems in Manipur to counter any 'rogue drones,' and additional anti-drone guns are being brought into the state by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to enhance security measures. In a post on social media platform X, the Manipur Police said, «AR has deployed a few anti-drone systems in the state at fringe areas to repel any rogue drones. CRPF has also tested one anti-drone system and given it to the force deployed in the State. Some more anti-drone guns are being brought to the state by CRPF shortly.» https://x.com/manipur_police/status/1832470367593480320

Although it has been nearly four years since hurricanes Laura and Delta decimated southwest Louisiana and caused an estimated $22 billion in damage nationwide, some residents say they are still far from recovery

Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israeli forces traded cross-border attacks, both sides said early Sunday, a day after the Lebanese health ministry reported three rescuers killed in an Israeli attack. The Iran-backed Lebanese movement has exchanged near-daily fire with Israeli forces in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel triggered the war in the Gaza Strip, with repeated escalations during 11 months of the cross-border violence. Hezbollah said it had bombarded the northern Israeli town of «Kiryat Shmona with a volley of Falaq rockets» early Sunday «in response to the enemy attacks… and particularly the attack» that killed the emergency workers in the Lebanese village of Froun.